Job Description

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Manager, Content Programming Strategy & Operations, Nonfiction & Live Entertainment

Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with more than 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Netflix's Content Programming Strategy & Operations (CPS&O) team is looking for a Manager to join its team in its Los Angeles office, supporting Nonfiction, which includes Documentaries (e.g., American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, Harry & Meaghan, Our Great National Parks), Unscripted (e.g., Love Is Blind, Squid Game: The Challenge, The Great British Baking Show). In addition to the Core Nonfiction Portfolio, this team also covers Live Entertainment (e.g., Concerts, Awards Shows, Specials) as well as exploration of Original Nonfiction adjacencies, like Podcasts . This team works in close partnership with the Sports team. The CPS&O team reports into the Chief Content Officer, with this role reporting to the Director, CPS&O - Nonfiction & Live Entertainment.

The CPS&O team informs content decisions and drives content operations to deliver the most thrilling content offering and value to our members. We do this by:

• optimizing our slate, programming and investments from pitch to play
• leading cross-functional coordination and driving solutions for operational challenges
• providing an informed perspective on future business development opportunities.

We partner closely with our Content, Finance, Business Affairs, Data Science, Product, and other cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead deal analysis to support content negotiations from deal pitch/sourcing through renewal
• Spearhead special projects for senior Netflix leaders and develop recommendations on key programming and operational issues, particularly in new business development areas
• Scope, launch and lead cross-functional working teams and work-flows in relation to evaluating or operationalizing live sports-related projects
• Lead performance analysis of launched titles and deals, including audience deep dives and data analysis, for renewal decisions
• Monitor portfolio-level performance and provide recommendations on content investment priorities
• Provide strategic support on programming, both on an individual title basis and across the entire content slate
• Develop deep understanding of industry trends, competitor slates, and whitespace programming opportunities
• Provide mentorship, thought partnership and guidance to junior executives
• Partner closely with Content, Finance, Business Affairs, Data Science, Product, and other cross-functional teams

Qualifications:

• 7-10+ years of relevant work experience, MBA preferred
• Deep passion for our core offering (e.g., unscripted and documentary shows and films), live entertainment, as well as emerging adjacencies (e.g., podcasts, short form)
• Experience in entertainment / investment banking / management consulting / media-focused technology
• Experience conducting quantitative analysis (including modeling) and qualitative analysis; can drive to insight and results using data
• Experience in content acquisition / licensing deal analysis and / or direct commercial deal-making a plus
• Project management / operational experience related to instituting / leading cross-functional working teams a plus
• Excellent communication/presentation skills with a track record of presenting complex analysis to executives/senior management clearly and concisely
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently, thrives in a fast-paced, always changing environment
• Highly intellectually curious and has the courage to challenge the status quo and exhibits the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics.
• Excellent proficiency with MS Excel / PowerPoint; prior experience with Google productivity suite a plus

Due to the nature and scope of this role, we will run a background check prior to starting with us.

Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $160,000 - $470,000.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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