Manager, External Affairs

Job Description

Do you live and breathe entertainment? Do you stay ahead of the curve and take in the latest films and TV shows across different platforms? Do you believe that entertainment can have a social impact? If this resonates, then the opportunity to join our communications team and work on our external affairs team could be the job for you!

About the Role: We are looking for someone who will join the External Affairs team to ensure that we address complex issues in our content responsibly, continue to make strides to reflect the audiences that we serve and to support our social impact efforts globally. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a diverse range of communications and stakeholder engagement experience, strong third-party relationships within the entertainment space, and a passion for great storytelling.

Responsibilities:
• Widen the net of opinion formers, academics and experts that Netflix engages on key issues related to our content, our social impact efforts and our representation efforts.
• Develop opportunities to engage thought leaders on topics relevant to the company (e.g. third party research and studies).
• Help manage our annual academic studies and identify opportunities to build out additional academic research.
• Provide internal teams with big-picture thinking and guidance on how to execute effective social impact campaigns on behalf of Netflix titles, track the overall impact, and partner closely with members of the communications team to develop narratives to highlight these campaigns.
• Act as a second point person for the content, marketing and PR teams on external expert content consultation.
• Develop employee engagement best practices, including board service guidance.

Qualifications:
• 10+ years experience working in public affairs, stakeholder engagement, corporate social responsibility or communications within a media/entertainment company, or related nonprofit.
• Experience in the entertainment industry, including a strong familiarity with the nonprofit community specific to media and entertainment, including knowledge of key organizations and issues.
• Extensive experience partnering with domestic nonprofits, academic institutions and industry organizations.
• A proven track record in effecting change, including through campaigns and by working with third parties.
• Experience in building out brand campaigns and impact campaigns.
• The ability to think from first principles and work well cross functionally, including with outside partners.
• Strong written and oral communication/advocacy skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and stay calm under pressure.
• A willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the work done.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkw550-18-222-163-31-42 in your application.