Summer Student Sports Trader

Roku is changing how the world watches TVRoku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. We have set our sights on powering every television in the world. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem, enabling consumers, content publishers and advertisers to deliver memorable entertainment experiences.About the teamThe Roku Content Merchandising team’s mission is to enable users to discover, acquire and engage with all the amazing content available across the Roku platform and The Roku Channel. We partner closely with teams across Content Operations, Engineering, Product, Distribution and Marketing to build and manage delightful, relevant experiences that leverage both algorithmic machine learning and editorial curation.About the roleThe Merchandising Manager Platform & Sports will be a key member of Roku’s International Merchandising team. Ideal candidates are passionate about movies, TV and sports and are strong analytical, innovative and creative problem solvers with excellent project management and communication skills.What you’ll be doingPartner with Merchandising teammates and cross‑functional counterparts to launch and manage content products across Canada and other markets.Create and execute editorial plans for a variety of events ranging from global‑scale events like the Olympics to league‑specific games.Be on deck the day of key events to manage game‑day merchandising operations across platform.Support content curation on platform experiences, including what to watch, live TV, featured and free, and the Roku Channel.Develop merchandising strategies for seasonal holidays and trending global and local moments.Pull and analyze data to inform merchandising strategies.Collaborate with cross‑functional team members from Product, Engineering, Operations, Marketing and Analytics to drive best‑in‑class curation across the Roku platform in Canada.We’re excited if you haveBachelor’s degree in film, media, marketing, business or equivalent experience.6+ years experience in media content or product strategy with prior experience in sports FAST and/or Live TV.Strong knowledge of the media & sports landscape in Canada.Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, Airtable and Confluence.Ability to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends as needed.In‑depth experience working with content management tools (CMS).Ability to multitask and manage multiple time‑sensitive projects simultaneously.Experience working with analytics tools (Looker, Tableau) and making data‑driven decisions.Comfortable working with AI tools.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work independently yet collaborate with cross‑functional teams.French language proficiency is a plus.Our Hybrid Work ApproachRoku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for roles that require in‑office five days a week.AccommodationsRoku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please let us know.The Roku CultureRoku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast‑paced environment where everyone is focused on the company’s success rather than their own. We value inclusive collaboration, quick decision making and continuous improvement while maintaining a sense of humor and respect for all teammates.BenefitsOur comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness resources, statutory and voluntary benefits such as health, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, commuter, retirement options (401(k)/pension) and vacation time. Some benefits may not be available in all locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr