Manager, Documentary PR, Talent Relations and Awards

Job Description

Netflix is seeking a Manager of Documentary Awards. This Los Angeles-based role will focus on Oscar and Emmy awards campaigns for our documentary features, series, and shorts. They will be responsible for managing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including filmmakers, consultants, press, and Netflix cross-functional teams and partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong film background and genuine interest and curiosity about the documentary genre. They will help strategize and execute campaigns, develop publicity angles, and help identify ways to target documentary voters through events, outreach, and third-party marketing. This candidate has exceptional communication skills and is able to conceive and implement highly effective ideas in a competitive landscape. They are adept at working with cross-functional teams, including publicity, marketing, content, and product teams to move narratives forward, and pivot as needed. They have an understanding and interest in the awards landscape and the ability to strategically develop narratives that serve campaign goals.

The candidate should be able to identify ways to heighten contenders' profiles, strategize around needle-moving campaign opportunities and execute niche market tactics. Strong candidates can handle multiple campaigns simultaneously, be avid consumers of trade and industry news, and have a passion for film. They like to be challenged and are excited and comfortable working on issue-oriented films and innovating creative partnerships with external cultural organizations and non-profit organizations that benefit our campaigns.

Qualifications
• Experience working on feature film campaigns, including documentaries. Awards campaign experience is a plus.
• Strong media relations expertise across US consumer and awards press.
• Exemplary communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in talent and partner relations and ability to effectively communicate strategy and ideas to filmmakers and talent reps.
• The ability to manage external partners like consultants, keeping them focused on our campaigns and playing to their strengths to get the best results
• Comfortable taking initiative and working autonomously to move campaigns and ideas forward.
• Experience working with teams around the world, ideally working in deep partnership on campaigns and narratives for multiple markets around the world.
• Strong ability to prioritize a heavy workload and pivot as needed.

Attributes
• Focused, motivated, and a capacity to work in a very fast-paced environment.
• Works well with others and complements our small but dynamic team
• Self-starter with exceptional follow-through, organization, and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and can multitask and prioritize a high-volume workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Can organize, clarify and communicate complex ideas quickly, succinctly, and accurately.
• Has a quick intelligence, is fast on their feet, and quickly responds to inquiries and questions
• Ideally is a fan of documentaries with strong knowledge of the genre

At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your personal top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location.

The overall market range for roles in this area of Netflix is typically $125,000 - $445,000

This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r060em-18-190-156-80-42 in your application.