Specialist, Studio Communications

Netflix; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Mental health support

401(k) matching

Stock option program

Disability programs

Paid time off

Life and serious injury benefits

Job summary

Netflix is seeking a Specialist, Studio Communications to tell behind-the-scenes stories of our productions across the United States. The role partners with Studio Management, Content Communications, Publicity, Production, and Talent Development to highlight community impact and the people behind the scenes.

The ideal candidate is creative, proactive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate or agency settings focused on corporate communications/public affairs.
• Established media relationships across traditional, trade and consumer outlets.
• Experience handling a high volume of complex projects across multiple teams.
• Curious self-starter with pulse on culture-defining conversations and Netflix at the forefront.
• Strong knowledge of press, social platforms and entertainment trends.
• Clear and concise communication with strong written and verbal skills.
• Meticulous organizational skills and good judgment of brand risk.
• Have a unique perspective and voice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies, messaging and plans for Netflix studios across the US.
• Coordinate day-to-day internal alignment with cross-functional teams (Studio Management, Content Communications, Publicity, Production, Talent Development).
• Draft communications plans, announcements, briefing materials and messaging documents.
• Track, vet, and respond to media requests; nurture media contacts.
• Identify story angles, craft pitches, and secure stories around Netflix's consumer products and experiences.
• Monitor press coverage and circulate competitive research.

Skills

Corporate communications

Media relations

Project management

Storytelling

Strategic thinking

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.

The Opportunity

Do you live and breathe entertainment and the business of entertainment? Do you stay ahead of the curve and watch all the latest films and TV shows? Are you interested in telling stories about the work behind the scenes of our members' favourite series and movies? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment? Are you a creative thinker who loves finding solutions to tricky problems or new angles to pitch stories? If this sounds like you, we are looking for you to join our team!

The Role

The Specialist, Studio Communications will play a critical role on our Corporate Communications team, helping to tell the stories behind the stories our members see onscreen. Netflix films in studios and on location across the United States and a priority for this role will be working with teams across Studio Management, Content Communications, Publicity, Production, Talent Development and more to share how our productions are having an impact on communities and the people who live there. The ideal candidate has experience and a demonstrated ability to define the narrative of publicly listed companies, at both a business and consumer level.

Key to this role is being creative and proactive, making wise decisions, and exercising sound judgment even when faced with ambiguity. We're looking for a creative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is an entrepreneurial self-starter unafraid to take calculated risks. Additionally, the role requires a collaborative team player who is resourceful, optimistic, and solution-oriented. This role is based out of the Los Angeles office and reports to the Senior Director, Communications, UCAN Studios and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Support with developing and implementing communications strategies, messaging and plans to amplify Netflix's work at our studios across the US.
• Support day-to-day internal alignment and review processes, working with cross-functional teams, including Studio Management, Content Communications, Publicity, Production, Talent Development, our Eyeline partners and other teams as needed.
• Draft communications plans, announcements, briefing materials, and messaging documents.
• Track, vet, and respond to media requests; developing and nurturing media contacts.
• Identify impactful story angles, craft pitches, and secure stories centered around Netflix's consumer products and experiences.
• Track, analyze and circulate press coverage reports and competitive research.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate or agency settings with a focus on corporate communications and/or public affairs
• Working media relationships at traditional and emerging business, trade and consumer outlets
• Experience handling a high volume of complex projects and tasks for multiple people and teams while simultaneously managing competing priorities
• A curious and ambitious self-starter with a pulse on what makes for culture-defining conversations and an ability to put Netflix at the forefront.
• Passionate about the evolving entertainment landscape with a strong working knowledge of different press, social platforms and trends.
• Clear and concise communication style; strong written and verbal skills that can effectively convey complex ideas
• Meticulous organizational skills, good judgment of brand and comms risks, and effective time management.
• Have a point of view, and be able to offer a unique perspective and voice

Generally, 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 $128,000.00 - $208,000.00.

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.