Content Manager, ANZ

Description:

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 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’re looking for a passionate and experienced Content Manager to join our ANZ Content Team and report directly to the Director of Content, ANZ.

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Skills And Capabilities

• 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.
• Reliable Partner: Demonstrates maturity, resilience, and dependability, aligned closely with team objectives and leadership vision.
  
  

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.