Account Executive, Media and Entertainment

Roku
New York, NY
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with media and entertainment sales experience working in a hybrid office setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with media and entertainment sales experience and a strategic mindset for streaming advertising
    — “5 or more years of TV and digital video sales experience in the media and entertainment vertical”
  • Individuals who excel in building relationships with senior-level decision makers at entertainment companies
    — “maintaining strong relationships with senior-level decision makers at Broadcast and Streaming entertainment companies and agencies”
  • Professionals who can synthesize market insights to drive new product development and revenue growth
    — “Gather marketplace insights to help inform and build new ad products and measurement solutions”

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work arrangement requires in-office presence for four days a week
    — “Monday – Thursday in office with the option to work from home on Friday”
  • Compensation includes commission and is based on specific candidate factors
    — “Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in closing deals with Broadcast and Streaming entertainment partners
    — “demonstrated track record of closing deals with key entertainment partners”
  • Emphasize ability to work cross-functionally with internal product and creative teams
    — “collaborate cross-functionally with Roku's product and creative solutions teams”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with FAST, SVOD, and AVOD advertising landscapes
    — “understanding of the FAST, SVOD, and AVOD landscape”
  • Showcase how you've used AI or automation to improve sales outcomes
    — “know how to frame problems, guide AI-assisted work, check the output, and learn quickly”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • reaching ambitious advertising revenue goals
  • maintaining strong relationships with senior-level decision makers
Typical background
sales experience in media and entertainmenttrack record of closing deals

Skills & requirements

Required

Media And Entertainment Industry KnowledgeSales Cycle ManagementNegotiation

Preferred

Advertising Platform Expertise

Stack & domain

Media And Entertainment MarketingAdvertising PlatformCross-platform Measurement SolutionsFirst-party DataAdvertising Revenue GoalsRelationship ManagementMarketplace InsightsAd ProductsMeasurement SolutionsCommunicationStrategic ThinkingProblem-solvingTeamworkLeadershipAdvertisingMediaEntertainmentStreaming

About the role

Original posting from Roku

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 we've 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, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're 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.

What is the role?  

The Account Executive will work closely with Media and Entertainment marketers and their agencies to help them reach audiences by leveraging Roku's massive scale, first-party data, and cross-platform measurement solutions. This role partners with brands in the media and entertainment vertical to demonstrate how to best leverage Roku's advertising platform in a rapidly evolving streaming landscape. The Account Executive will collaborate with Roku's product and creative solutions teams to develop innovative, first-to-market advertising executions. This individual will define business drivers and build strategies that align Roku's unique capabilities with client objectives. The role involves managing a book of business against ambitious advertising revenue goals while maintaining strong relationships with senior-level decision makers at Broadcast and Streaming entertainment companies and agencies. The Account Executive will gather marketplace insights to inform new ad products and measurement solutions, contributing to the continued growth of Roku's advertising business. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Media and Entertainment on the advertising sales team.  

This position is a hybrid role, Monday – Thursday in office with the option to work from home on Friday. This position is based in New York, NY. 

For New York - The estimated annual total cash for this position is between $250,000 - $270,000. This cash range includes on-target earnings from commission. 

Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location. 

This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off. 

How will I use AI at Roku?  

At Roku, we don't just use AI, we work with it. AI agents and smart tools help power drafts, analysis, and repetitive workflows, while our people bring direction, judgment, and accountability.  

We value curious, adaptable builders, who can show how they've used AI, agents, or automation to move faster, improve quality, and scale their impact. Strong candidates know how to frame problems, guide AI-assisted work, check the output, and learn quickly. Above all, they bring curiosity, adaptability, and sound judgment.  

What are the responsibilities of the role?  

Meet regularly with entertainment clients and their agencies to understand business objectives and present Roku advertising solutions  

Build and maintain relationships with senior-level decision makers at key entertainment partners and agencies  

Identify opportunities for new approaches that increase team effectiveness and drive revenue growth  

Define important business drivers and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop strategies that leverage Roku's scale, first-party data, measurement capabilities, and unique ad products  

Gather marketplace insights to help inform and build new ad products and measurement solutions  

Work against ambitious advertising revenue goals as a key individual contributor  

Report on revenue projections and forecasts to leadership  

Collaborate cross-functionally with Roku's product and creative solutions teams on innovative advertising executions  

What experience would help someone be successful in this role at Roku?  

The equivalent of 5 or more years of TV and digital video sales experience in the media and entertainment vertical 

The equivalent of 5 or more years of sales experience with performance marketing in a managed service or self-service environment focused on media and entertainment  

A demonstrated track record of closing deals with key entertainment partners and their respective agencies, with value placed on Broadcast and Streaming client experience  

Demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal collaborators across cross-functional teams  

Experience influencing clients and driving business outcomes through strong relationship management  

A strategic and analytical sales approach with the ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multiple priorities simultaneously  

The ability to work collaboratively on projects in cross-functional team settings, both internally and externally  

An understanding of the FAST, SVOD, and AVOD landscape and how Roku advertising solutions drive business goals for advertisers  

An understanding of the digital advertising landscape and industry trends, with the ability to apply a Roku perspective for the organization  

#LI-SR3 What's Roku's approach to hybrid working?

Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams generally work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are generally flexible for remote work, except for employees whose specific roles or assigned office location require five days' a week attendance.

What are some of the 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). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's 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 EmployeeRelations@Roku.com.

What should I know about Roku's culture?

Roku 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 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. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's 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 isn't 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. 

To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet.

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