FAST Channels & VOD Manager, International

<div class="content-intro"><h2 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #662d91;">Teamwork makes the stream work.</h2> <p> </p> <h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>Roku is changing how the world watches TV</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p></div><h3><strong>The Role</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For Canada Only - The estimated annual salary for this position is between $100,800 - $122,000 annually.</p> <p>Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.</p> <p>This posting is to fill a vacancy on our team, unless otherwise noted.</p> <p>This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.</p> <p>Roku uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>In This Role You Will</strong></h3> <p><strong>FAST Channel Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support territory-specific monthly FAST planning, aligning stakeholders on capacity and upcoming launches</li> <li>Support channel approval decisions (Go/No-Go), blocker resolution, and slot prioritization</li> <li>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</li> <li>Lead FAST launch meetings and ongoing launch communications with technical partners; ensuring launch readiness escalating risks and adjusting timelines as needed</li> <li>Lead content partner onboarding, including onboarding calls, process improvements, and documentation maintenance</li> <li>Support post-launch war rooms, retrospectives, and issue resolution</li> <li>Develop and support sunset recommendations and portfolio optimization strategies</li> <li>Contribute to FAST business initiatives, research, and leadership updates for international markets</li> </ul> <p><strong>FAST Monitoring Updates</strong></p> <ul> <li>Monitor weekly and monthly technical performance of priority FAST channels</li> <li>Investigate performance issues, conduct deep dives, and recommend corrective actions</li> <li>Manage linear promos, sourcing assets and coordinating with internal and extern ... (truncated, view full listing at source)