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Manager, Content Programming Strategy & Operations, Licensing
Netflix’s Content Programming Strategy & Operations (CPS&O) team is looking for a Manager to join its team in its Los Angeles office, supporting Film/Series Licensing. The CPS&O team reports into the Chief Content Officer, with this role reporting to the Director, CPS&O for Licensing.
The CPS&O team informs content decisions and drives content operations to deliver the most thrilling content offering and value to our members. We do this by:
- optimizing our slate, programming and investments from pitch to play
- leading cross-functional coordination and driving solutions for operational challenges
- **providing an informed perspective on future business development opportunities. **
**We partner closely with our Content, Finance, Business Affairs, Data Science, Product, and other cross-functional teams. **
Responsibilities:
- Lead deal analysis to support content licensing negotiations from deal pitch/sourcing through renewal
- **Lead performance analysis of launched titles and deals, including audience deep dives and data analysis, for renewal decisions **
- Monitor licensed catalog strength over time and provide recommendations on content investment priorities
- **Provide strategic support on programming, both on an individual title basis and across the entire licensed content slate **
- Develop deep understanding of industry trends, competitor slates, and whitespace programming opportunities
- Spearhead special projects for senior Netflix leaders and develop recommendations on key programming and operational issues, particularly in new business development areas
- Partner closely with Content, Finance, Business Affairs, Data Science, Product, and other cross-functional teams
Qualifications:
- **10+ years of relevant work experience, MBA preferred **
- **Passion for film and series; deep expertise of current and library film and television content within the marketplace **
- Experience in entertainment / investment banking / management consulting / media-focused technology role
- **Experience in content acquisition / licensing deal analysis highly preferred **
- Experience conducting quantitative analysis (including modeling) and qualitative analysis; can drive to insight and results using data
- Excellent communication/presentation skills with a track record of presenting complex analysis to executives/senior management clearly and concisely
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently, thrives in a fast-paced, always changing environment
- **Highly intellectually curious and has the courage to challenge the status quo and exhibits the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethics. **
- Excellent proficiency with MS Excel / PowerPoint
**Due to the nature and scope of this role, we will run a background check prior to starting with us. **
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 $260,000.00 - $390,000.00.
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.
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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.