Lead, Nonfiction & Standup Communications

Netflix; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Mental health support

401(k) with employer match

Stock option program

Disability programs

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Job summary

Netflix, based in Los Angeles, seeks a seasoned Manager for Nonfiction Series and Standup Communications to own the full 360-degree communications cycle—from development through launch and beyond. You will lead strategy, campaigns, executive visibility, and issues management for nonfiction titles and standup specials.

You will personally pitch coverage, build narratives that tie Netflix’s nonfiction slate to culture, and manage relationships with filmmakers and production partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in communications at an agency, studio, or network, ideally within entertainment or media.
• Proven track record leading proactive and reactive communications strategy for nonfiction series (documentary, reality), standup comedy, or comparable premium content.
• Demonstrated success building multi-title, slate or franchise-level narratives that tie to broader cultural, economic, or industry storylines.
• Deep, established relationships across trade, business, entertainment, consumer, and new media with a proven pitching and press-shaping track record.
• Skilled storyteller who can distill complex or sensitive situations into clear, compelling narratives and effective press pitches.
• Sound judgment on brand and communications risk; steady under pressure and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Strong cross-functional collaborator who partners with creative, legal, marketing, and publicity teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, meticulous organization, and the ability to manage a high volume of complex projects.
• A curious, ambitious self-starter with a genuine point of view on what defines culture.
• 10+ years of entertainment/media communications experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end communications strategy from development through launch and beyond for nonfiction series and standup specials.
• Personally pitch and secure coverage across trade, business, and entertainment media and leverage a deep press network.
• Develop horizontal narratives that connect individual titles to broader cultural conversations.
• Craft compelling brand narratives and identify non-traditional story angles via social, fandom, and cultural moments.
• Partner with creative executives, production, marketing, and legal teams to shape long-term strategy and provide counsel.
• Identify and manage brand and communications risks, including sensitive situations, with sound judgment.
• Coordinate executive, creator, and talent interviews, press tours, panels, and speaking opportunities.

Skills

Communications leadership

Media relations

Slate storytelling

Campaign planning

Executive visibility

Press pitching

Storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Executive & talent management

Job description

Netflix, based in Los Angeles, seeks a seasoned Manager for Nonfiction Series and Standup Communications to own the full 360-degree communications cycle—from development through launch and beyond. You will lead strategy, campaigns, executive visibility, and issues management for nonfiction titles and standup specials.

You will personally pitch coverage, build narratives that tie Netflix’s nonfiction slate to culture, and manage relationships with filmmakers and production partners.