Branded Content Project Manager

Roku • Santa Monica, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Roku is seeking a Branded Content Project Manager to join Roku Brand Studio, the team responsible for creating and executing content partnerships with advertisers across a variety of formats. Reporting to the Head of Project Management, this role owns the end-to-end project management of branded content programs, driving initiatives from sold through wrap while keeping cross-functional teams aligned, on schedule, and focused on delivering strong work. You will partner closely with creative, production, ad sales, and operations stakeholders to execute and launch branded entertainment programs on the Roku platform. The role requires strong project leadership, hands-on client management experience, clear communication, and a collaborative approach to managing complex, fast-moving work across multiple stakeholders. An understanding of the media agency landscape and the ability to represent Roku Brand Studio in live production environments are essential to success in this position. This is an opportunity to contribute to the growth of branded entertainment on the largest screen in the home while working alongside a collaborative, solutions-minded team deeply committed to the quality of the work it puts on screen.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in project management, branded content, advertising, account management, or a 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

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of the media agency landscape

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

Benefits

• health insurance
• equity awards
• life insurance
• disability benefits
• parental leave
• wellness benefits
• paid time off
• global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources
• healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)
• accident
• commuter
• retirement options (401(k)/pension)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed