In the current media and entertainment industry, job opportunities are limited. However, the emergence of over-the-top (OTT) platforms has significantly expanded job prospects for artists, performers, and white-collar workers.
According to a talent platform, OTT platforms have seen a 28% increase in hiring over the past two years. This growth is driven by more people using the internet, watching digital content, and the expansion of streaming services.
A staffing company reports that popular OTT platforms collectively employ over 5,200 people, with a significant portion working for the leading platforms.
Over the past year, the number of employees across these platforms has grown by 6%, and job openings at major platforms have increased by 8%.
Most OTT platforms hire from within their industry or from related sectors like software, broadcast media, and movie production. Key skills in demand include content production, software engineering, digital marketing, data analytics, and market research.
IT-related jobs made up 44% of the hiring in OTT platforms between 2022 and 2024. Marketing and communication jobs accounted for 23%, creative roles for 11%, sales for 8%, and finance and accounting for 4%.
Junior-level jobs (2-5 years of experience) have seen the highest growth in hiring, followed by mid-level and senior-level positions. Junior-level hiring was 35%, mid-level was 23%, and senior-level was 17%.
Specialists in the OTT sector earn competitive salaries, similar to those in the tech sector. Employees with 5 to 10 years of experience in digital content production and marketing can earn substantial packages.
Salaries can fluctuate based on the project or location, meaning pay can increase or decrease depending on the specific job or timing.
