Content Planning and Scheduling Manager
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Job Location:
Mexico City - Mexico
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 weve 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 youll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. Were 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
Rokus Content teamis responsible fordriving the strategy execution and continued management of licensed and original content and content partnerships for The Roku Channel across the US and international territoriesincluding:Brazil Canada Mexico and the UK and the newly launched subscription streaming service Howdy. The team encompasses Content Acquisition (responsible for deal strategy and negotiation toacquireMovies TV Series FAST Channels and more) Content Partnerships (responsible for managing Rokus hundreds of content partners) Content Strategy & Planning (responsible for guiding content investments and windowing tactics to maximize engagement and ROI).
About the role
Wereseeking aContent Planning & Scheduling Manager LATAMto own and manage the content calendar for VOD and FAST channelsacross subscriptions andadvertiser-supported services. This role ensures clarity on launches and expirations prioritizes content for promotional support and strategically schedules to drive engagement and onoptimallaunch timingidentifygaps and recommend opportunities. Responsibilities include coordinating with Content Acquisition Partner Management and Operations as well as communicating priorities to Marketing Merchandising PR with U.S. and international teams to extend content into LATAM markets and leverage data insights tooptimizescheduling strategies that maximize awareness engagement and retention. Based inMexico City MX this is an opportunity to shape the future of streaming entertainment.
The work we do can be challenging butthatswhy we enjoy it so much. Theideal candidateisnta bystander. They are curious and engaged willing to jump in to solve problems and make data-driven decisions even when things feel very ambiguous. Our industry changes quickly so we expect a great candidate to be comfortable responding swiftly to changing business needs knowing that their own success comes when the team succeeds.
What you will be doing
- Own the contentcalendartoserve asa single sourceof truthfor when allkeycontent(VODandFAST)across ad-supported and subscriptionlaunchand expire on the platform; prioritizecontenttoindicatedesired level of promotional support.
- Manage the planning and scheduling for acquired content across VOD movies and series acquisitions and Rokus Owned & Operated FAST channels. Collaborate on FAST channel launch planning.
- Coordinate with Content Operations to ensure launch timing feasibility; troubleshooting delivery and metadata issues.
- Incorporate content strategy research and data insights into planning and scheduling activities.
- Monitor daily content performance to identify operational adjustments required.
- Work cross-functionally with Content Acquisition Content Partnerships Marketing Merchandising Audience Insights Core Analytics and Product teams to ensure content decisions are supported by stakeholder teams.
- Present content plans priorities and insights to senior leadership in clear actionable formats.
- Collaborate and communicate content priorities and initiatives with Merchandising Marketing Public Relations Ad Sales and Product.
- Coordinate with US and other markets which original or acquired content could be extended into Mexico or other Latin American markets.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and pop culture incorporating insights into planning decisions and content stunt ideation and execution to maintain competitive advantage.
Were excited if you have
- Bachelors degreerequired.
- 7 years of experience in content planning scheduling or programming roles within streaming media or television.
- Strong analytical skills and experience leveraging data to inform programming decisions.
- Deep knowledge of studio content libraries licensing and Spanish-language programming.
- Fluent in English and Spanish Portuguese a plus.
- Proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and familiarity with tools like Looker Tableau Airtable.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines and thrive in ambiguous fast-paced environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience influencing cross-functional teams.
- Role based in Mexico City with on-site presence required 4 days per week.
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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. Its 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 .
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 companys 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. Were independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and short at Roku youll be part of a company thats 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 isnt 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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
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- General Maintenance
- Content Writing
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