Full-Time

Operations Associate

Business & Data Operations, Rights Management

Posted on 1/29/2025

Roku

Roku

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming devices and content distribution platform

No salary listed

Mid, Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA

Category
Project Management
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Product Management
Salesforce
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years experience in rights management, content operations, content scheduling, or programming acquisitions
  • Expertise in rights management, content tracking, and contract management
  • Expertise in understanding the rights and territories that content is available
  • Experience working with content acquisition or content distribution teams
  • Familiarity with SVOD, AVOD, and Linear business models
  • Comfort and experience as an operator in technical and business tools
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with proven ability to multi-task and work within deadlines
  • High degree of drive and self-motivation
  • User experience in Salesforce and reporting intelligence with Salesforce
  • Interest in and comfort level reviewing legal language and business terms
  • Ability to analyze data & relate it to business needs and data inputs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Eagerness to be hands-on with a variety of stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Acquisitions and Distribution leads to extract content rights insights from content deals, and ensure accurate data entry of rights, business models and terms in Roku's proprietary systems and tools
  • Validate accuracy and efficiency of data flow into downstream so content is monetized correctly and payments are processed properly
  • Assist in creating the appropriate sets of reports to manage rights availability and validity (e.g. rights restrictions, ad restrictions, marketing restrictions)
  • Complete routine audits to verify contractual rights obligations are being met and that there are no conflicts
  • Partner with key stakeholders in Content Acquisition, Content Distribution, Legal, and Finance to identify and implement continuous improvements in tools, processes, and data
  • Partner with Operations and Product Management to influence system enhancements to scale and automate rights management activities and improve capture of key metadata where possible
  • Serve as the DRI from Business & Revenue Operations in testing and sign-off of product enhancements
Desired Qualifications
  • Bonus if you have experience working with major studios or production companies and understand the fast-paced, dynamic nature of studio content distribution
  • BA/BS preferred

Roku operates in the streaming television market, providing a variety of products such as Roku-branded TVs, streaming players, and audio equipment. Their products are powered by a specialized operating system that enhances the home theater experience. Roku also creates exclusive content through Roku Originals, which is available on The Roku Channel, a free streaming service that reaches around 80 million households. The company generates revenue through hardware sales, advertising, and content distribution, setting it apart from competitors by offering both a wide range of devices and a free content platform.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Thema expands Roku's international content offerings.
  • Collaboration with Philips enhances Roku's premium smart TV lineup.
  • Roku's new QLED TV models strengthen its presence in the UK market.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Amazon and Google threatens Roku's market share.
  • Roku's ad revenue is vulnerable to shifts towards digital platforms.
  • New international content may not engage Roku's core US audience.

What makes Roku unique

  • Roku's proprietary OS offers a seamless and user-friendly streaming experience.
  • Roku Originals provide exclusive content, enhancing The Roku Channel's appeal.
  • Roku's diverse product range includes TVs, streaming players, and audio equipment.

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Benefits

Unlimited vacation days

Medical, wellness, and financial benefits

Free snacks and access to fitness center at headquarters

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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