Senior Manager, Screenings - APAC

NETFLIX PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment company based in Singapore seeks a Senior Manager of Screenings with over 14 years in the industry. This role involves leading a team responsible for asset creation and screening execution for high-profile events. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the APAC region, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. The position offers an exciting opportunity to innovate within a dynamic environment and requires occasional travel for events.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of entertainment experience with at least 10 years within APAC.
• Strong people-management and leadership experience.
• Inclusive leader sensitive to cultural nuances.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Screenings Team strategy for the short and long term.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices.
• Manage and oversee vendor relations and project billing.

Skills

Entertainment experience

Fluent in English

Leadership experience

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

About the Role

Netflix aspires to provide great entertainment for people everywhere from the world's best creators across movies, TV series, documentaries, comedy, and more. Our members have control over what they watch, when and where. It's an amazing time to join the Netflix team as we continue to transform entertainment. If you are a talented screenings executive with a passion for content and entertainment, keep reading!

The Senior Manager of Screenings will lead a team responsible for asset creation and screening execution. They will oversee a team of technical experts who work in tandem with Post Production, Content, and PR partners to bring exemplary creative presentations to screen, both at in-person and virtual events. They have a deep bench of business operations and processes, as well as strong people management skills, coupled with in-depth technical knowledge. They should have a proven track record of working first‑hand on the development and execution of high‑profile film & series screening events.

They will be responsible for managing and executing systems workflows and vendor management, all while overseeing and up‑leveling the work of their team. We are seeking someone who can establish a long‑term vision for the team, is truly innovative, highly strategic, and can mobilize the team to realize the big‑picture vision. The candidate will be an inclusive leader, cultural ambassador, and a strategic thinker who can navigate ambiguity and empower the team to make sound judgment calls.

The Work

• Oversee the Screenings Team strategy for the short and long term, in line with business needs
• Function as a strategic thought partner within Events & Screenings to Publicity, Awards, Post‑Production, Content Services, Globalization, and Product
• Elevate business operations that streamline the team’s ways of working internally and externally
• Collaborate, ideate, and align with cross‑functional teams to anticipate, create, communicate, and implement best practices and workflows for evolving screening needs
• Lead cross‑functional and cross‑regional debate and collaboration
• Foster cross‑functional partnerships and take strategic approaches to achieve big impact, high screening quality, and support for overall event and screening goals
• Lead ongoing roles & responsibilities discussions; grow, nurture and develop the group, and manage expectations
• Forecast budgets based on title prioritization and oversee the team budget
• Oversee title staffing and day‑to‑day team management
• Oversee vendor relations on designated projects and billing efficiencies
• Sees the bigger picture with strong business acumen and a holistic understanding of the company, PR, title campaigns, and event goals to guide the team’s growth
• Work with vendors to design and execute large digital cinema installations for screenings, including projection and theater sound systems
• Travel will be required for oversight at events

The Candidate

• 14+ years of entertainment experience, leading teams within a studio, network, media services company, or agency, with at least 10 years within APAC
• Fluent in English (fluency in Japanese is a plus)
• Understanding of the CTV/OTT/Streaming landscape
• Strong people‑management and leadership experience, including coaching and developing diverse talent and providing constructive feedback
• Inclusive leader who is sensitive to cultural nuances and D&I aspects
• Ability to work in a highly cross‑functional environment to drive stakeholder alignment and scaled communications
• Executive communication skills to clearly articulate complex, technical, and strategic ideas to peers and leadership teams