Branded Content Program Lead

Roku, Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,700 - 107,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity awards

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Roku Brand Studio is seeking a Branded Content Project Manager to lead end-to-end branded content programs, coordinating with creative, production, ad sales, and operations.

Reporting to the Head of Project Management, you will drive timelines, client communications, and cross-functional alignment across advertisers and agencies to deliver compelling entertainment partnerships on the Roku platform.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management, branded content, advertising, account management, or related field.
• Strong project and client management skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Experience managing clients in live production environments, including on-set presence and virtual feed management during shoot days.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience owning projects end-to-end, from kickoff through delivery and wrap, while managing multiple concurrent programs across cross-functional teams.
• Comfort working independently while remaining highly collaborative.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, professional, team-oriented approach and enthusiasm for creative, cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day communication across internal teams and external stakeholders, including advertisers, agencies, talent representatives, and production partners
• Serve as the central source of truth for active projects by keeping timelines, deliverables, documentation, and next steps organized and current
• Manage project timelines, coordinate assets and approvals, track feedback loops, and help move programs efficiently from kickoff through launch and wrap
• Own client-facing communication on assigned programs, serving as the primary point of contact for advertisers and their agency partners for milestone updates, feedback management, and expectation-setting
• Partner cross-functionally with creative, production, sales, operations, and content teams to ensure programs are executed smoothly and meet stakeholder expectations
• Identify risks, flag issues early, and provide thoughtful recommendations to keep projects moving forward
• Represent Roku Brand Studio in live production environments by managing client presence on set and on virtual feeds, guiding real-time feedback, and ensuring clients are focused, informed, and supported throughout the shoot day
• Organize final materials and outcomes so completed programs can support case studies, sales enablement, marketing, public relations, and awards submissions
• Help reinforce best practices and scalable processes for branded content execution across a range of custom formats
• Build strong working relationships across cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive, collaborative environment

Skills

Project management

Branded content

Advertising

Account management

Client management

Job description

Roku Brand Studio is seeking a Branded Content Project Manager to lead end-to-end branded content programs, coordinating with creative, production, ad sales, and operations.

Reporting to the Head of Project Management, you will drive timelines, client communications, and cross-functional alignment across advertisers and agencies to deliver compelling entertainment partnerships on the Roku platform.