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Roku Looks to Expand Original Content Slate After Buying Quibi Library

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Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorRoku is evidently gearing up to produce its own original TV shows and movies to bulk up its free, ad-supported VOD business.The company placed an ad in January seeking a “lead production attorney,” to work on its “expanding slate of original content.” According to the job listing, which was first reported by Protocol and is no longer accepting applicants, Roku was looking for a lawyer with “substantial experience in television and film production either at a studio, network, streaming service or entertainment law firm,” as well as experience working with Hollywood guilds and unions.

Reps for Roku didn’t respond to a request for comment.Roku’s move to staff up an originals team comes after its clinched a deal.

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