Roku · 2 months ago
Distribution Operations Associate
Stamford, Connecticut
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$67K/yr - $93K/yr
2+ years expRoku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, focused on connecting consumers to their favorite content. The Distribution Operations Associate will support content distribution workflows, manage configurations, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize media delivery and performance.
AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsDigital EntertainmentDigital MediaHardwareInformation ServicesMedia and EntertainmentSoftwareTVVideo Streaming
Responsibilities
Own distribution setup, configuration, and validation for video, metadata, and creative deliverables across internal and 3rd party platforms
Author, review, and map metadata syntax standards (titles, episodic availability windows, rights, genres, ratings, language/localization, images, and promotional copy)
Coordinate ingestion and delivery pipelines, both internal and 3rd party tooling, including packaging profiles, transport mechanisms, QC, and publishing schedules
Monitor media availability and integrity in 3rd party platforms; troubleshoot failures, resolve discrepancies, and drive timely fixes
Maintain operational accuracy of the content library (catalog updates, takedowns, expirations, exceptions, reinstates)
Partner with Engineering on tooling requirements, workflow automation, and integration improvements (CMS, APIs, feeds, and validation)
Collaborate with Content Ops on calendars, launch readiness, change management, and asset readiness across markets
Engage with distribution partners to optimize delivery, reduce errors, and improve timeliness and quality (e.g., feed standards, asset specs, delivery SLAs)
Prepare and analyze operational and performance reports; identify trends and drive actions that improve availability, compliance, and engagement
Document processes, contribute to SOPs and best practices
Qualification
Required
2–4+ years in content distribution, digital media operations, or related OTT/AVOD/SVOD experience
Working knowledge of content delivery workflows and technologies: CMS, MRSS/JSON/XML feeds, EPGs, APIs, CDN concepts, DRM basics, and asset management
Strong metadata proficiency: schema design, validation, syntax rules, taxonomy, rights/availability modeling, and localization fields
Familiarity with creative asset specs and pipelines: images, thumbnails, key art, promotional placements, and quality standards
Experience with QC and troubleshooting across ingest, transcoding, publishing, and playback
Proficiency with analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Looker/Tableau, Excel/Sheets)
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; comfortable working with Engineering, Analytics, and external partners
Detail-oriented, process-driven, and adept at multitasking within fast-paced environments
Preferred
Experience with OTT ad-supported content, rights/avails systems, or workflow automation
Benefits
Health insurance
Equity awards
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Parental leave
Wellness benefits
Paid time off
Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)
Life
Accident
Disability
Commuter
Retirement options (401(k)/pension)
Company
Roku
Roku develops video streaming devices that provide users access to Internet-streamed video or audio services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (120)
2024 (166)
2023 (81)
2022 (279)
2021 (195)
2020 (107)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$220.61MKey Investors
News CorpFidelityGlobespan Capital Partners
2017-09-28IPO
2015-11-09Series H· $45.5M
2015-11-01Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Preston Smalley
VP of Viewer Product
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Thomas Dodson
Vice President of Platform Operations
Recent News
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