Senior Manager, Public Affairs APAC

Netflix; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment service is seeking a Senior Manager of Public Affairs for the Asia-Pacific region based in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in public affairs, with in-depth knowledge of APAC markets, especially Japan, India, and Korea. Responsibilities include leading public affairs efforts, developing policy narratives, and collaborating with multiple teams. The role requires excellent communication skills and a solutions-oriented approach, exemplifying core values of excellence and honesty.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in public affairs, policy, or government relations.
• Deep multi-market experience in APAC, especially Japan, India, and Korea.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead public affairs efforts across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Develop and refine policy narratives with local, regional, and global colleagues.
• Conceptualize engagement initiatives with key opinion formers.

Skills

Public affairs

Policy development

Government relations

Collaboration

Excellent communication

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.

About This Role

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Public Affairs Asia-Pacific to work with other teams at Netflix and external partners to demonstrate the value of our local contributions to policymakers and key opinion leaders in key APAC markets, including Japan, India, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia Some areas of focus include:

• On the ground, direct support to design and execute strategic initiatives of engagement in close collaboration with Netflix teams in the region and globally. Act as a regional counterpart to APAC Comms, Marketing, Content, and Legal functions to align priorities, goals, and timelines across the region — ensuring collaboration and xfn support for regional and local moments.
• Drive relationships with influential regional institutions.
• Work closely with teams to create consistency and clarity across our proactive efforts APAC (such as local contribution programs), while connecting the dots between local and global/broader teams/narratives.
• Collaborate with our internal Policy Strategy Partners team to coordinate APAC inputs and inform, and drive rollout of global assets and globally significant events.
• On the ground, direct support in designing and executing strategic engagement initiatives in close collaboration with local teams & PSP. Act as a regional counterpart to APAC Comms, Marketing, Content, and Legal functions to align priorities, goals, and timelines across the region — ensuring collaboration and xfn support for regional and local moments.

Responsibilities

• Based in Singapore.
• Lead public affairs efforts across the Asia-Pacific region, advancing Netflix’s strategic goals in close collaboration with local and global business counterparts.
• Join a solutions‑oriented Global Affairs team that operates as an integral part of the company's business unit.
• Develop and refine policy narratives in coordination with colleagues at the local, regional, and global levels.
• Conceptualize and support the execution of memorable "moments" of engagement with key opinion formers.
• Lead strategic public efforts programs in partnership with Global Affairs teams and internal cross‑functional stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• 10–15 years of experience in public affairs, policy, or government relations within a company, government, or trade association.
• Deep multi‑market experience leading programs across APAC, with a primary focus on Japan, India, and Korea. Experience in Australia, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia is considered helpful.
• Preferred knowledge of the creative economy, the internet, or technology‑related issues.
• Proven ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizational structures.
• Excellent written and verbal speaking skills.
• Highly organized, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented.
• Cultural Alignment: Exemplify Netflix’s core values, including excellence, selflessness, honesty, and impact.

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.