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StarTimes Tech Stack

Digital TV operator and content distributor across Africa and emerging markets

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution Beijing, Beijing 1,001–5,000 employees Founded 1988 Privately Held

StarTimes operates as a vertically integrated media company spanning DTT (digital terrestrial), DTH (satellite), and OTT platforms across Africa and into emerging Asian markets. The stack is content-focused (Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Python, DeepL for translation) with early AI adoption (ChatGPT, Grok), reflecting an active push into AI-driven film translation and overseas content localization. Hiring velocity is decelerating while projects cluster around channel positioning, swahili-language promotion, and new overseas digital TV expansion—signaling geographic scaling over product innovation.

Tech Stack 12 technologies

Core StackAdobe Premiere Pro Adobe Photoshop Python Meta Excel Microsoft Office BMS PowerPoint DeepL ChatGPT Grok UPS

What StarTimes Is Building

◆Challenges

Improving translation efficiency
Improving channel revenue
Expanding overseas digital tv projects
Maintaining government relationships
Sourcing suitable hardware products
Project cost control
Product certification
Market competition
Managing overseas financial risk
Import clearance logistics

▲Active Projects

Ai-driven film translation platform
Overseas content construction
Channel positioning strategy
Swahili channel online promotion
Tv platform promotional video production
New overseas digital tv projects
Project business plan writing
Domestic and foreign distribution and project application
Procurement planning and cooperation strategy
Pv and storage product line development (oem)

Hiring Activity

Decelerating45 roles · 8 in 30d

Department

Marketing

8

Media

7

Ops

6

Product

5

Sales

4

Executive

3

Design

2

Engineering

2

Seniority

Mid

22

Junior

12

Senior

4

Manager

2

Intern

1

Lead

1

Notable leadership hires: French Program Director, Channel Director, Variety show director, Variety Show Director

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About StarTimes

StarTimes is a Chinese multinational media company founded in 1988, now operating as Africa's largest digital-TV operator with 13 million DVB subscribers and 20 million OTT users across 30+ countries. The company functions simultaneously as a system integrator, technology provider, network operator, and content provider, serving both B2B (broadcast infrastructure, equipment) and B2C (consumer subscriptions) segments. Core operations span digital terrestrial broadcast, satellite delivery, and streaming platforms, with active expansion into content localization (Swahili language channels, overseas film translation) and hardware product lines (photovoltaic and storage systems via OEM partnerships). Headquarters in Beijing; hiring activity concentrated in China, Italy, and Netherlands.

HeadquartersBeijing, Beijing

Company Size1,001–5,000 employees

Founded1988

Hiring MarketsChina, Italy, Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

What is StarTimes' subscriber base in Africa?

StarTimes operates 13 million DVB subscribers and 20 million OTT users across Africa, with distribution networks covering 30+ African countries.

What tech does StarTimes use for content production?

Primary tools include Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop for video/design, Python for backend work, and emerging AI tools (ChatGPT, Grok, DeepL) for translation and localization.