Photo Campaign Manager - Series

Netflix; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) with employer match

Stock option program

Disability programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix is seeking a senior photography leader to drive unit, editorial, and social campaigns for Netflix Original content in Los Angeles. You will plan shoots, manage photographers, and guide on-set photography across multiple productions.

You will partner with marketing, publicity, and product teams, ensuring high-impact visuals while managing budgets, talent, and schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience at a network, studio, or editorial outlet.
• Strong roster of unit, entertainment, and editorial photographers.
• Strategic thought-partner and team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute photography strategy per project/title to capture impactful assets.
• Hire and oversee unit photographers and coordinate with production.
• Oversee multiple original series campaigns and on-set shoots.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and vendor negotiations.
• Oversee retouching and talent approvals for campaigns.

Skills

Unit photographers

Entertainment photography

Editorial photographers

Time management

Communication

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Job description

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.Are you an avid fan of TV series, podcasts, and Live events? Do you have a deep passion for photography and telling impactful stories through the medium? Do you love discovering new photographers while also maintaining strong relationships with more established ones? Are you unapologetically guilty of flipping through your favorite entertainment magazine or scrolling through social channels captivated by the photos?The RoleWe are seeking an individual to lead strategic and impactful photography campaigns driven by creative materials -unit photography, social, editorial, key art, gallery shoots, and event photography. The role requires a high level of creativity, an inquisitive, innovative personality and a strong project management background. The Netflix Photo Studio specializes in capturing impactful imagery that shapes, enhances and supports our Global marketing, publicity, social, and product campaigns for our Netflix Original content including series, films, and documentaries.Spearheading the photography capture on set during productions of Netflix Original Series, this role utilizes knowledge of TV productions, talent/filmmaker relations, and events. A successful candidate is someone who is willing to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. They have a strong roster and deep relationships with unit, entertainment, and editorial photographers. They must have a strong project management background and are able to strategically plan and execute across multiple projects simultaneously. This candidate must be extremely well organized, creative, a succinct communicator, a team player and thrive in a fast-paced environment. They must be self-motivated, possess integrity and able to work autonomously across multiple teams. The ideal candidate will use sound judgment to make wise decisions, think strategically and drive their colleagues to do the same.This role will work cross-functionally with the Netflix marketing, publicity, product, and social teams, as well as show production, talent reps, and external photographers and producers throughout the lifecycle of a campaign. A strong knowledge of IATSE 600 rules and regulations is preferred.This job is based in Los Angeles and reports to the Director, Netflix Photography Studio.Responsibilities of the role include:Develop and execute a photography strategy, per project/title, to capture, produce and utilize impactful visual assets to enhance and support the publicity, social, and marketing campaign throughout its lifecycleHire and oversee unit photographers, including script and schedule review and drive communication with productionOversee a slate of projects that include multiple original seriesDrive communication with lead campaign publicist, marketing/social teams, showrunners/filmmakers and talent repsProduce out of character editorial photography with Netflix talent on certain campaignsAssist with the asset management and servicing of photographic materialProduce gallery and marketing photo shootsOversee retouching of unit photography.Manage talent approvals on unit and gallery photography.Oversee photography needs for premieres and events.Manage budgets, open internal POs and negotiate rates with third party vendors.Skills and Requirements:8+ years experience at a network, studio, or editorial outletStrong roster of unit, entertainment, and editorial photographersStrategic thought-partner and strong team playerDeadline-oriented with strong time management skillsA curiosity for how AI can be additive to our work and workflows, and an eagerness to learn more in this spaceStrong eye for producing impactful photo assetsExperience working with international markets is preferredAbility to handle high volume of complex projects and tasks for multiple people and departments simultaneously and manage competing prioritiesMust be able to work independently, make sound decisions, think strategically, and maintain accuracy and attention to detailMust possess solid organizational, effective time management and excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with internal and external teamsUnderstand and interest in Federal copyright laws, usage licenses and embargoesUnderstand the photography industryStrong knowledge in digital file specs & size formatsExtensive knowledge of Adobe Suite including Photoshop and Pro is preferredVersed in Local 600 rules and regulations preferredGenerally, 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 $169,000.00 - $281,000.00.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. See more details about our Benefits here .Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here .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.