Roku

FAST Channels & VOD Manager, International

Toronto, Canada Full Time

Teamwork makes the stream work.

 

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.

 

The Role

Roku is seeking an International FAST/VOD Manager to support The Roku Channel in Canada and the UK. This role is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of FAST linear channels, from capacity planning through launch execution and channel management.  This role will also support Content Partners and the Content Partnerships team with VOD deliverables ensuring specs and assets are correctly received, executed and launched.

Success in this role is measured by the ability to deliver scalable channel and VOD launches, maintain strong partner and internal alignment, optimize technical performance, and ensure operational excellence across a growing international footprint.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across operations (VOD/Linear) and content partnerships with the ability to lead cross-functional workflows and make data-informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.

 

In This Role You Will

FAST Channel Management

  • Support territory-specific monthly FAST planning, aligning stakeholders on capacity and upcoming launches
  • Support channel approval decisions (Go/No-Go), blocker resolution, and slot prioritization
  • Coordinate end-to-end channel launches, including managing timelines, cross-functional alignment (Content Acquisition, LiveOps, Technical Vendors, Marketing/PR), feed delivery, QC escalation, and technical readiness
  • Lead FAST launch meetings and ongoing launch communications with technical partners; ensuring launch readiness escalating risks and adjusting timelines as needed
  • Lead content partner onboarding, including onboarding calls, process improvements, and documentation maintenance
  • Support post-launch war rooms, retrospectives, and issue resolution
  • Develop and support sunset recommendations and portfolio optimization strategies
  • Contribute to FAST business initiatives, research, and leadership updates for international markets

FAST Monitoring & Updates

  • Monitor weekly and monthly technical performance of priority FAST channels
  • Investigate performance issues, conduct deep dives, and recommend corrective actions
  • Manage linear promos, sourcing assets and coordinating with internal and external media teams
  • Maintain operational trackers (including aggregation of stakeholder feedback to drive process improvements)
  • Support rebrands, feed updates, special programming, and post-launch optimizations

VOD Asset Launch & Management

  • Manage launch asset reconciliation across content, resolving asset ID mismatches between avails and delivered content that prevent titles from going live
  • Partner with content providers to investigate, correct, and reconcile historical and ongoing asset discrepancies, including complex, high-effort issues spanning multiple years, with resolution timelines ranging from weeks to several months depending on partner bandwidth and familiarity with systems and workflows.
  • Collaborate with Content Operations to leverage automated Title Issue reporting, enabling partners to self-track title status more efficiently
  • Provide ongoing operational support to ensure asset delivery completeness and launch readiness
  • Maintain tracking of assets for cross-functional teams (e.g. enabling marketing teams to confirm assets are in-house for campaigns)
  • Partner with Operations and Product teams to enhance Rights Manager tooling, ensuring data integrity and implementing guardrails for accurate windows, rights, and ownership
  • Perform other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by leadership  

 

Experience / Qualifications

  • 5–7+ years of experience in media, streaming, FAST/AVOD, content partnerships, operations, or program management
  • Proven experience managing FAST linear channel and/or VOD launches across multiple stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of video streaming business models (FAST, AVOD, SVOD, MVPD)
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex cross-functional workflows and drive execution under tight timelines
  • Strong analytical skills, including performance evaluation and portfolio-level decision making
  • Experience working with Airtable, Looker, Confluence, and Salesforce preferred
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA a plus but not required
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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). 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.

 

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. 

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

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