Senior Manager, Live Streaming Partner Ops - ROKU (Remote)

Company: ViacomCBS -
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link 12868 Other Full-Time Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount Global, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world's biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream Paramount Streaming's other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.About Us:
Truly premium content. The team for Paramount+ is responsible for servicing Paramount's premium online content around the world. We're home to exclusive original shows (Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek Discovery, The Good Fight, Twilight Zone) and also help millions of viewers consume and enjoy content across all of Paramount's global brands (such as Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Smithsonian, MTV, BET, etc).
Our brands dive deep into the things people care about across entertainment, technology, news, games, business and sports. -
Description: -
Division Overview:
We are the Global Video Streaming Services Tech & Video Operations, responsible for supporting the video delivery and architecture of VOD and Live content streamed on over 15 platforms for CBS Digital & Paramount+ applications and sites. We are also responsible for the encoding and delivery of premium content to millions of users every day!
Role Details:
Paramount+ is seeking a Senior Manager of Live Streaming Operations to manage distribution of hundreds of live events for Paramount+ to Roku. The ideal candidate will be the main operational point of contact for Roku for any live event that streams on the Paramount+ service. This person will ensure events are provisioned correctly to seamless flow from Paramount+ to Roku, with support systems put in place in advance to ensure viewers get a flawless experience. -Your Day-to-Day:
* Responsible for regular meetings with Roku contacts to ensure key operational details are shared.
* Responsible for scheduling live events for the Roku service.
* Will join regular product meetings with the Roku team when they apply to the Paramount+ streams.
* Responsible for setting up live event communications with both the Paramount+ team and Roku.
* Serves as the main point of contact during live events windows. Communication includes check-ins when events go live and regular status updates during the event. Sends post-game summaries to stakeholders.
* Share information about Ad requirements.
* Ensures events are tested according to a schedule developed with Roku.
* Hires and trains other staff members as needed, especially as the event catalog grows.
Qualifications:
What you bring to the team:
You have -
* At least 5 years in Live TV or a Live Streaming role, with an emphasis on live sporting events.
* Strong knowledge of OTT video distribution/contribution technology and architecture.
* Understanding of MVPD-based linear ecosystem and working knowledge of OTT video distribution technology/architecture.
* Familiarity with both cloud-based acquisition workflows and more traditional satellite/fiber workflows.
* Strong knowledge of live streaming workflows and encryptiontechnologies.
* Proven track record as a problem solver in stressful situations.
* Impeccable communication skills. Comfortable presenting information to executives in multiple organizations.
* Must provide consumption reports to key stakeholders. -Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to viacomaccommodations@viacom.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.Paramount believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, Paramount requires COVID-19 vaccines for current U.S. employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to the agreement reached between the Company and the applicable Union.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

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