Director, Talent Relations & Awards

Job Description

It's an amazing time to be joining Netflix as we continue to transform entertainment globally. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Opportunity

We are looking to fill a role to head up our Awards strategy across the EMEA region. This is a great opportunity to join a team that is spearheading promotional campaigns for series, films and documentaries that feature high production value from the brightest filmmakers and actors in the industry, using the latest technology. The EMEA Awards leader will report to the VP, Talent Relations & Awards.

Responsibilities:
• Understanding local business strategy & helping to strategise award submissions in each country
• Leading the EMEA Festivals, Awards and Talent relations team
• Planning and time-lining screening events
• Coordinating with award institutions across the Pan EMEA region, ranging from BAFTA, the BIFAs and the RTS Awards to The Goyas, The Bambis & The David Di Donatello Awards
• Driving EMEA festival strategy in association with the award submissions / sections at each festival (including Cannes, Venice, Berlinale and San Sebastian)
• Submission of paperwork for different awards; purchasing seats and tables for events, and helping manage guest lists for events
• Ability to communicate with filmmakers, talent representatives, agencies, executives and production partners on efforts
• Managing budgets and working cross functionally to provide visibility into progress

Qualifications
• The successful candidate for Awards EMEA will have 8+ years experience organizing, planning, executing awards campaigns with an agency, studio or network.
• In addition to a curiosity & willingness to learn about new markets, they will also have experience working on pan-European television or film award campaigns, including tastemaker events, screening series, big membership events or all-guild opportunities. They will either have experience working in the awards space and/or on submission paperwork.
• Leadership/people management experience
• The ideal candidate is able to think strategically, use good judgment and make wise decisions, even when faced with ambiguity.
• They can articulate what they are - and are not - trying to do. They are a good listener and a real doer.
• They are organized, thorough and not afraid to get their hands dirty - and that will mean jumping in to handle a wide-ranging slew of tasks.
• They are curious, eager to learn and also to contribute effectively outside of their speciality.
• A good fit in the role has a candid and direct communication style; they are willing to admit to mistakes quickly and question values inconsistent with our values

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d544bz-216-73-216-222-42 in your application.