Manager - Public Policy - Production & Creative Engagement

Netflix • Los Angeles, CA

11d • $240,000 - $370,000

About The Position

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.
The Team
Netflix Global Affairs conducts government relations, policy development, advocacy and public affairs across the globe.
The Opportunity
Netflix Global Affairs is seeking a manager to provide policy acumen and hands-on creative expertise to in-person engagements, multimedia productions, campaign strategy, external partnerships, and narrative development.
This is a global, individual contributor role that requires end-to-end creative ownership of special projects and policy engagements, and will support ongoing efforts across several teams, including Communications, Publicity, Marketing, Legal, Product, Events, and Content. In this role, you will:
Bring Creative Expertise: Functioning as a generalist with 2-3 areas of expertise, provide Global Affairs’s various teams with creative direction and hands-on support for high-level policy engagements and special projects. Working individually or through trusted vendors, assignments may include producing short videos or animations, designing executive presentations and print materials, building interactive spaces, or developing webpages.
Leverage Policy Instincts: Bring a keen understanding of current policy challenges in entertainment and relevant experience developing narratives and creative materials that effectively reach policy audiences in multiple markets.
Be the Glue: Become part of the connective tissue between Global Affairs, Communications, Marketing, Brand, and Events, as well as external vendors, including creative agencies, productions studios, and designers, in order to scale and improve creative policy efforts.
Be Forward Looking: Collaborating across various teams and leveraging policy insights, identify policy trends and engagement opportunities, and proactively address these issues through both short-term creative execution and long-term campaign strategy.
Support Netflix Leadership: Develop bespoke creative materials and provide in-person support to C-Suite executives during high-level in-person engagements and events.

Requirements

• 7+ years of proven in-house creative experience, which may include a media or news outlet, tech companies, entertainment studios, or creative agencies.
• 3+ years on a policy-focused team as project manager or lead, or leading individual contributor.
• A knowledge of the political, media, and entertainment landscape, including current events, news trends, prominent policy challenges, and social media strategy.
• Degree in Media & Communications, Journalism, Writing, Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• Can hit the ground running and work autonomously, but does not hesitate to team up or ask for support, clarity, or feedback.
• Is intellectually curious, demonstrates great initiative and will welcome the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization.
• Can work cross-functionally with a variety of teams and synthesize a collection of viewpoints into actionable next steps and creative outputs.
• Can juggle multiple projects at once - often across several teams and timezones.
• Is willing to travel frequently and internationally

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in political campaigns, creative PR, or corporate public policy.
• Significant past work on a global or large multi-regional team.
• An eye for messaging and experience with “economic impact” and “soft power campaigns.”
• A “jack of all trades” creative skillset, with extensive expertise in at least 2-3 fields, preferably video production, design, writing, or event management.
• Experience owning a range of project types, from small and bespoke assets for one-time use, to large events, projects, and campaigns (individual budgets over $100,000 and timelines spanning beyond six months).

Responsibilities

• Bring Creative Expertise: Functioning as a generalist with 2-3 areas of expertise, provide Global Affairs’s various teams with creative direction and hands-on support for high-level policy engagements and special projects. Working individually or through trusted vendors, assignments may include producing short videos or animations, designing executive presentations and print materials, building interactive spaces, or developing webpages.
• Leverage Policy Instincts: Bring a keen understanding of current policy challenges in entertainment and relevant experience developing narratives and creative materials that effectively reach policy audiences in multiple markets.
• Be the Glue: Become part of the connective tissue between Global Affairs, Communications, Marketing, Brand, and Events, as well as external vendors, including creative agencies, productions studios, and designers, in order to scale and improve creative policy efforts.
• Be Forward Looking: Collaborating across various teams and leveraging policy insights, identify policy trends and engagement opportunities, and proactively address these issues through both short-term creative execution and long-term campaign strategy.
• Support Netflix Leadership: Develop bespoke creative materials and provide in-person support to C-Suite executives during high-level in-person engagements and events.

Benefits

• Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager