Manager, Music Production - Series Animation + Kids & Family TV

Responsibilities Collaborate with Music Creative Production team members, studio executives, and internal/external stakeholders to strategize and execute music objectives for Netflix Animation Series and live‑action Kids & Family Television from development through final delivery. Act as the music‑informed captain in global Netflix tooling, strategy, and operations initiatives to align with the larger Netflix music strategy. In alignment with Music Creative leads, strategize and create preliminary budgets, and track all music contractual and hard costs throughout production on self‑managed titles, ensuring cross‑functional teams are updated. Help train external production teams in the proper use and maintenance of the music tracker as the primary source of truth for downstream teams. Collaborate and strategize with Labor on union/guild (SAG‑AFTRA, IATSE, AFM) music roles for onboarding and payment workflows, and administer/file the appropriate paperwork for music talent. Create music schedules that align with production and post‑production timelines, and track music milestones for on‑time music asset delivery. Lead music workflow strategy meetings and implementation with operational cross‑functional teams (Post Production, Dubbing, Residuals). Work closely with Music Business & Legal Affairs on union parameters and talent deal strategy to balance creative needs with budgetary constraints. Determine recording session needs for songs and score, and facilitate and schedule music recording sessions and travel within the music budget. Schedule syncs, update agendas, and facilitate cross‑functional and production team communication as needed. Foster music production talent relationships, ensuring creative/production needs are met and lines of communication remain open. Track, process, and reconcile vendor and music talent payments in coordination with Finance and Business Affairs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Liaise with composers and contractors on auxiliary musicians, singers, music editors, and engineers. Lead and execute live‑action and on‑camera music production processes, supporting hiring, scheduling, and on‑set management of music personnel for live‑action musical productions. Partner with cross‑functional teams to manage, facilitate, and verify accurate delivery of assets for dubbing, marketing, awards, and soundtrack releases. Qualifications 10 years of experience working in film or television music. Prior experience in music production, music engineering/editing, or orchestra contracting. Highly organized, comfortable creating and maintaining systems. Deep knowledge of union/guild rules and regulations (SAG‑AFTRA, IATSE, AFM). Knowledge of and passion for TV content and music. Knowledge of the music industry, digital streaming platforms, music publishing, licensing, record labels, PROs, and music business affairs & legal. Comfortable liaising and working with Legal, Labor Relations, and Residuals teams for back‑end payments. Comfortable being project and talent facing. Team player able to prioritize, respond, pivot quickly, think practically, positively, and be solution‑oriented. Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably on multiple projects under tight time frames. Strong working knowledge of Digital Audio Workstations (Avid ProTools/LogicPro/Ableton/etc). Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to multi‑task. Open to feedback and exercises good judgment and initiative in decision making. Adaptable to learning, leading, and training on proprietary software and technology. Stays current with emerging music production tools, workflows, and technologies. Compensation & Benefits The compensation structure for this role is a base salary only; stock options are available. The salary range is $173,000.00–$300,000.00 per year. Comprehensive benefits include Health Plans, 401(k) retirement with employer match, stock option program, disability programs, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, family‑forming benefits, life and serious injury benefits, paid leave, and flexible time off for full‑time employees. Equal‑Employment‑Opportunity Statement Netflix is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Netflix, Inc.