Netflix Content Manager ANZ 

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney 

227231601

This role is equivalent to a network executive producer or commissioning editor. You will be responsible for the successful development and execution of original scripted content for the ANZ slate.

If you have a deep love for storytelling and a track record of providing insightful creative guidance to top-tier writers and directors, this role is your chance to make a meaningful impact. As a key member of a tight-knit, dynamic team, you'll play a central role in developing and delivering compelling original series for Australian and global audiences.

This fast-paced role calls for a proactive, adaptable, and seasoned professional capable of confidently juggling multiple responsibilities across diverse projects, from early development through to final delivery. You will have a strong focus on understanding audience needs and effectively connecting creators' core vision with audience expectations. Above all, we value self-aware, collaborative individuals ready to leave a lasting mark on the entertainment landscape.

• Identify and secure distinctive, impactful projects through strong industry relationships.

• Read, evaluate, and clearly respond to submitted scripts and creative materials in a timely and decisive manner

• Advocate effectively for selected projects, internally and externally, providing clear and audience-focused rationale with persuasive communication.

• Guide and influence the creative development and production process, maintaining strong creative alignment with producers, writers, directors, and talent, ensuring consistency of vision from pitch to launch.

• Oversee the development and production journey, delivering timely creative feedback to ensure execution meets budget and schedule requirements, Netflix standards, and audience expectations.

• Actively contribute to team operations, improving processes and efficiency as part of a collaborative, dynamic environment.

• Work collaboratively with internal Netflix teams, including Production Management, Post Management, Legal, Product, Marketing and PR.
  

• Creative Track Record:Extensive experience in commissioning or producing scripted content, with proven audience success.

• Narrative Expertise:Deep understanding of storytelling, screenplay structure, and character development.

• Industry Relationships:Strong, established connections within the ANZ creative and production community.

• Clear Communicator:Exceptional ability to articulate strategic creative notes and handle complex conversations effectively.

• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment,simultaneously assisting and/or supervising several projects in various phases of development and production (from evaluation to production through delivery)

• Commercial Insight:Balances creative ambitions with practical business constraints, adept at managing project resources and budgets effectively.

• Decisive:Confidently makes informed decisions, managing complexities and diverse stakeholder perspectives effectively.

• Self-starter:Resourceful and proactive ownership mindset, adept at driving projects forward and overcoming challenges.

• Aligned with Culture:Naturally embodies Netflix’s values of candour, accountability, transparency, and collaboration.

• Curiosity and Judgement:Demonstrates sound judgement, natural curiosity, and humility—actively seeks and provides constructive feedback to rapidly improve individual, team, and project outcomes.

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