Manager, Production Management - Benelux

Job Description

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with over 260 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching, as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

The Role:

We are seeking an Executive to help manage Netflix's original content (TV and film). The role, Manager, Production Management, is a permanent position that will report to the Director & Head of Production - Benelux, based out of Amsterdam. This Production team is responsible for supervising all operational aspects of original content produced for Netflix in The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg and plays a key role in executing Netflix's original content strategy in the region.

Responsibilities include: managing multiple projects in different stages of production, reviewing production plans and budgets, providing early guidance for projects in the development phase, curating and supporting local production relationships, and supporting/suggesting best practices from pre-production through delivery.

This is a demanding and fast-moving position and a successful candidate will be proactive, innovative, self-driven, and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and attention to detail at all times.

We want people from different backgrounds to feel expected, reflected, and respected at Netflix, and therefore we are committed to providing an accessible working environment for everyone.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Work closely with Creative Executives to set up new productions by reviewing and approving Production Partners, key Heads of Departments, schedules, and budgets to flag possible issues and identify solutions.
• Work with different Netflix departments such as Post Production, VFX, Creative, Finance, Legal, Public Policy & external production teams to establish workflows across multiple projects simultaneously in different production phases and support key stakeholders by providing the context and/or expertise in business-critical decisions.
• Support the Head of Production and Production Org team to develop, communicate and implement an operational strategy for the local slate of Netflix projects.
• Regularly align with Netflix colleagues across EMEA and the Globe to share best practices and integrate new learnings from other regions.
• Review scripts and work with internal teams, Executive Producers, and Line Producers to vet show budgets and schedules, providing feedback on viability and risks.
• Work closely with the Finance team to track & manage all costs, keeping stakeholders informed and working with external partners to ensure we meet deadlines and stay within budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Safety, Security, HR and Inclusion, to support Production Partners in providing safe, inclusive production spaces.
• Identify industry trends and potential opportunities for operational improvement.
• Support production training initiatives in the region.
• Challenge existing approaches and suggest new ways to solve issues on various productions.

Qualifications:
• Extensive production management experience as a Line Producer, Production Executive or Head of Production.
• Experience managing the production of local Dutch and or Belgium TV and/or feature films.
• Knowledge of the service market for international productions is desirable but not a requirement.
• Role to be based in Amsterdam (candidate must be open to relocating if not based in the Netherlands).
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment, simultaneously supervising multiple projects at various points of production (from development through delivery).
• Access to a roster of high-quality vendors and talent in the region and strong familiarity across Dutch and Belgium production markets.
• Flexible attitude to work, able to respond to urgent or important matters in a timely manner.
• Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information, with a solid understanding of prioritizing and responding accordingly.
• A desire to continue learning to ensure an understanding of current production processes and a curiosity about how they could be improved.
• Fluency in English and Dutch is required, and additional languages are a plus.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in Movie Magic Budgeting, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Mail.
• Enthusiastic about Netflix culture: our culture is unique, and

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status, or disability status.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9yw9z-18-220-13-70-42 in your application.