Content Partnerships Manager (International – CANADA & UK) – The Roku Channel Full Time

Roku is changing how the world watches TV

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, 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 Roku

Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. We connect users to the streaming content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers with unique capabilities to engage consumers. Roku streaming players and Roku TV™ models are available around the world through direct retail sales and licensing arrangements with TV brands and pay TV operators.

Roku Channel has quickly become a leading streaming app for free, live, and subscription based premium content. Whether you are in your living room, on your mobile, or at your desktop, Roku Channel has an always-changing selection of Hollywood hits, classics, live news, hit TV shows and family programs to keep you entertained.  Roku made streaming possible and Roku Channel is changing the way we watch it.

The Role

Roku is seeking an International Content Partnerships Manager to join the ad-supported VOD/ linear partner growth team focused on The Roku Channel.  This team is responsible for the overall success of key partners on Roku Channel. Success is measured by delivering on and exceeding expectations with respect to user engagement (as defined by reach and streaming hours), financial results (revenue, gross profit) and other key health and growth metrics.

The role requires a diverse range of direct-to-consumer video experience across partner management, content programming, product, and marketing. The right individual has proven experience building relationships with content partners, developing data driven growth strategies, then rolling up their sleeves to execute and achieve these goals. To be successful, the candidate will require the ability to work across and organize a diverse range of internal departments, such as editorial, content acquisition, data analytics and marketing.

For Canada Only – The estimated annual salary for this position is between $100,800 – $119,000 annually.

Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.

This posting is to fill a vacancy on our team, unless otherwise noted.

This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

Roku uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

In This Role You Will

Account Management

• Act as the day-to-day partner relationship manager to grow international partners within Roku Channel
• Leverage deep experience and knowledge of content strategy and acquisitions within the Canadian and/or UK markets (experience in both is highly preferred) to drive regional growth.
• Drive communication, education, data management across managed partners
• Support the onboarding of new content partners
• Coordinate the submission, selection and launch of new partner content, communicating with partners and working internally with Programming, Acquisition and Operational teams 

Partner Growth Strategy

• Create and present performance evaluations for partners, including comprehensive quarterly business reviews
• Develop internal partner playbooks that offer executive staff a concise overview of partnerships along with actionable strategic plans
• Build deep partner expertise, developing strong internal and external workflows to provide best-in-class service to partners
• Leverage data, market research and insights to evaluate new content partnership opportunities to Roku Channel
• Contribute to other content partnership areas as business needs arise 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with content acquisition, content operations, editorial, and marketing on deal lifecycle and execution through partner roll out
• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing and editorial strategies that maximize user engagement
• Work with product and analytics teams to drive automation, enhanced reporting and tools to improve the efficiency of strategic plans
• Aggregate feedback from internal and external stakeholders into comprehensive and actionable trackers to drive process improvement
• Perform other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by leadership  

Experience / Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in a top media, entertainment, technology company, management consulting firm, or investment bank, in a partnerships, strategy, program planning, or analytical role.
• Background in content strategy and/or acquisitions within the Canadian and/or UK markets (experience in both is highly preferred)
• Experience delivering results in consultative, partnerships, and/or business development environments
• Strong analytical skills including creating / managing financial and operational KPIs (preferably with experience in a highly-demanding environment where complex analysis is performed)
• Experience conducting quantitative (including modeling) & qualitative analysis to drive results leveraging a strong understanding of video streaming business models (MVPD, TVE, SVOD, AVOD, TVOD)
• Ability to cultivate and build strong relationships with content partners and industry counterparts
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics, or equivalent; MBA preferred but not required
• Familiarity with Airtable, Confluence, Salesforce and Looker tooling a plus

Our Hybrid Work Approach

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.

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). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support 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.

Accommodations

Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.

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. 

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