Coordinator, Production, Live Specials & Sports

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what's next.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Production Coordinator or Production Manager to support both internal workflows and third-party productions. This person must be able to support a wide range of Live programming, including sports and variety tentpole events. This role will serve from a network touch point ensuring our external producing partners are effectively onboarded, supported, and managed. Responsibilities include supporting the Production, Post and Tech leads, establishing and curating vendor & staff/crew relations, managing document distribution & communication flow, liaising with internal cross-functional teams, and supporting/suggesting best practices from pre-production through delivery while working with production companies and within the Netflix ecosystem. This position will report to the Manager of Live Production in Los Angeles, CA. Together, the Netflix Live team is responsible for supervising all aspects of production through delivery with our global original LIVE programming. Based in office, Los Angeles.

The Role

A successful candidate will be passionate and knowledgeable about Live production management, logistics and must have LIVE production experience. A focus on live sports is a plus! They will be self-motivated, flexible, thorough, and capable of juggling multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization, communication, and unwavering attention to detail at all times. A priority to learn is key, as the LIVE slate is ever-changing and requires the education of new technologies and practices within production and post-production.

Specific responsibilities inclu de, but are not limited to:

• Support the production management team through various processes during the setup and execution of the project such as onboarding third parties to studio production tools, collecting and disseminating information to the studio, uploading deliverable materials, creating and communicating complex information both internally and externally
• Identify, create and update partner-facing guides, templates and deliverables to ensure clarity and promote the successful execution and delivery of all show needs
• Audit completion/delivery of production materials during pre, production, and wrap from call sheets, schedules, set designs, camera plots, etc
• Gather, track and enter various production data among multiple platforms
• Build agendas, track notes and share action items following production kick-offs and ongoing production meetings for all Live productions
• Collaborate and lead discussions with internal cross-functional teams such as Marketing, Publicity, Photo/AV Studio, Safety, Sustainability, and Events regarding on-location activities taking place during a Live broadcast
• Create and design studio decks and operational spreadsheets for various project needs such as asset management, checklists and credential grids
• Collaborate effectively with internal operations, finance & technical teams as well as other production associate managers to streamline workflows across all apps and content teams within Netflix
• Participate in beta testing proprietary apps while offering constructive feedback about the end user experience
• Provide feedback and help develop improvements for cross-functional partnerships, including finance, HR, risk management, legal, etc
• Any other duties as necessary to support production and the Live department

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience working in production management at a production company or network, including LIVE production experience. Candidates will need to be a Sr Production Coordinator or Production Manager level equivalent outside of Netflix
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and a high volume of responsibilities and projects (from evaluation to production through delivery) and courage to take educated risks while thinking outside the box and always responding in a timely manner
• Track record of creating, adjusting and maintaining workflows and processes to promote alignment, communication and successful collaboration between stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask
• Must be highly organized with strong proficiency in Google Workspace (including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Mail and Drive) as well as Slack.
• Able to build presentation decks, and speak on Live production workflows within various internal and external forums
• Well-informed and curious about all aspects of production, post-production & tech
• Team player who operates in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information
• Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly
• A keen eye and interest in Live technology and innovation

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $100,000.00 - $155,000.00.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.


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