Programming & Scheduling Associate

Posted:
8/29/2024, 12:53:47 PM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Santa Monica, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Pay:
$61/hr or $126,880 total comp

Teamwork makes the stream work.

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the US, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.

From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.

 

About The Team

Roku’s Content Acquisition & Programming team is responsible for driving the strategy, execution and continued management of licensed content and partnerships for The Roku Channel across the US, Canada, Mexico and UK territories. The team encompasses Content Acquisition (responsible for deal strategy and negotiation to acquire Movies, TV Series, FAST Channels, and more), Content Partnerships (responsible for managing Roku’s hundreds of content partners), Content Strategy & Planning (responsible for guiding content investments and windowing tactics to maximize engagement and ROI), and FAST Channels Management (responsible for the strategy and execution behind FAST channels).

About the Role

The Content Acquisition & Programming Team is looking for a Programming & Scheduling Associate.

The Programming & Scheduling Associate will manage the day-to-day implementation of content strategy across licensed content that will drive viewership for The Roku Channel’s audience. She/he/they will be responsible for four main areas: planning, scheduling, and tools/process that covers licensed content for both VOD and FAST.  This person will be the planning & scheduling subject matter expert, creating and iterating on data-based tactics to inform the programming mix across VOD movies and series acquisitions, as well as Roku’s FAST Owned & Operated Channels. This is an amazing opportunity to be a part of a small but mighty team, delighting and entertaining millions of viewers on a daily basis.

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $64k and $117k  annually.
Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.
This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.


What you’ll be doing

Programming

  • Produce and distribute program planning schedules as needed both internally and externally
  • Aid in creating and implementing effective scheduling stunts across Movies, Series, FAST, Sports, Music and Family programming that drive reach, engagement and sales goals

Planning

  • Meticulously maintain VOD planning calendar across Tentpoles, Originals, VOD Movies, Series and Specials
  • Identify content gaps in terms of both volume and viewing audience for VOD, FAST, and O&O channels
  • Review advertiser needs and sponsorships, suggest opportunities and understand schedule requirements with the sponsorship/sales team leads

Scheduling – FAST Roku O&O Channels

  • Manage the program schedules across Originals, Sports, Licensed Movies and Series, evaluate current schedules, and build performance-based strategies for future schedules
  • Recommend scheduling changes based on performance and competitor information
  • Utilize quantitative and qualitative performance data to inform scheduling decisions

Process and Workflow

  • Liaise with content operations to maintain accurate timelines for content release and ingestion
  • Work with Business Ops and Product to improve tooling and content and rights management systems
  • Perform other ad hoc tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by leadership 

We’re excited if you have

  • 2+ years of experience in scheduling/content curation at an advertiser-supported channel/streaming service
  • A deep passion for content, self-starter tendencies, problem solving skills, and great attention to detail
  • An analytical mindset able to balance qualitative and quantitative criteria in decision making
  • Strong experience with content management systems: scheduling, rights and assets, including Airtable
  • Proficiency in Looker, Tableau, and Microsoft Office suite – Excel and PowerPoint power user a plus
  • Bachelor's degree required
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Benefits

Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.

 

The Roku Culture

Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We’re independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV. 

We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002. 

To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.

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