Production Manager, Non-Scripted, Branded, and Sports

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.

 

About the team

Roku believes all TV will be streamed. Our job is to make it easier for users to find great content. The most powerful tool we have today is The Roku Channel (TRC), which 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, TRC 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 The Roku Channel is changing the way we watch it.

The Content organization focuses on expanding the scale, reach and content offering of TRC through partnerships with over 175 different content providers. In 2021, we launched Roku Originals, Roku Brand Studio, and acquired This Old House to enable new ways to provide our users with great content. In addition to TRC, we also build new experiences and tools that help users find content across the Roku UI, like Featured Free and Roku Sports Channel. Our Roku Sports initiative includes partnerships with top leagues, curation of content through zones, and sports originals. We collaborate across many teams to deliver great content, drive engagement, and delight millions of TV streamers worldwide.

 

About the role

Roku pioneered streaming to the TV and continues to innovate and lead the industry. While we are well positioned to help shape the future of television around the world, continued success relies on our investment in content.   

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager in Alternative, Branded and Sports Production to help manage the day-to-day oversight of physical production of original content for The Roku Channel. A member of the Content team, the Production Manager will be responsible for liaising cross-functionally with all appropriate departments to ensure a successful launch on platform and supporting/suggesting best practices from pre-production through delivery.

The work we do can be challenging, but that’s why we enjoy it so much. The ideal candidate isn’t a bystander. They are curious and engaged, willing to jump in to solve problems and make creative and data-driven decisions even when things feel very ambiguous. Our industry changes quickly, so we expect a great candidate to be comfortable responding quickly to changing business needs, knowing that their own success comes when the team succeeds. 

For California Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $140,000 - $200,000 annually.

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

This 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

• Strong communication and cross-functional skills, with the ability to engage, listen, and collaborate with internal stakeholders/teams (Creative, Post Production, Finance, Business and Legal Affairs, and Marketing) to ensure all parties receive necessary production information in a timely manner and align on strategy from greenlight through final delivery.
• Track and manage all show related costs, and production timelines; keeping stakeholders apprised of status and any issues that may arise and communicate any and all changes to both internally and externally.
• Work with external partners including Showrunners, EICs, and Line Producers to prepare and vet show budgets and schedules, providing feedback on viability and risks.
• Travel to set when necessary to evaluate work-flow, budgets and potential problems.
• Work with Production Finance to evaluate and track over/under via cost reports.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment while delivering outstanding results.
• Maintain and update internal