Product Manager, Emerging Formats

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.The TeamThe Product Merchandising organization connects members to our world of entertainment by creating a Netflix experience that is engaging, relevant and truly delightful for everyone, everywhere. Blending intuitive discovery and local expertise, the team positions, promotes and presents content so members find it easy and enjoyable to choose what they’ll love. Within this organization, the New Content Exploration (NCE) team of Product Managers is leading the strategy to shape how Netflix members discover and engage with emerging content. This includes areas like games discovery, live streaming events, podcasts and much more. Our work spans all platforms (TV/living room, mobile, tablet, and web), and includes features and experiences across discovery/browse, player, profiles, and new surfaces. The RoleAs Product Manager - Emerging Formats, you will drive the evolution of discovery and engagement experiences for emerging content types as Netflix's offering grows. You will play a key role, partnering with the cross-functional teams, to set the vision and conceive of discovery experiences, features and capabilities that delight members. You’ll define and convert those concepts into a well-scoped project roadmaps, prioritize smartly among competing efforts, and ensure the team executes at a high level. As Netflix expands beyond traditional film and series, you’ll partner across the PM community to ensure the vision and strategy of the member experience for emerging formats and fit seamlessly into the bigger picture (Live, Games, and more…) You will sit at the intersection of Product, Tech, Content and Production, serving as the "connective tissue" that ensures our product surface evolves in lockstep with our content strategy. Your mission is to define the product strategy, audience/member needs, roadmap, and experimentation approach that allow diverse content types to flexibly thrive on a single, unified platform. You will bring an exceptional approach to partnership, exhibit deep curiosity and foster a collaborative approach when translating new content exploration goals into product strategy. You must be comfortable at the hub of a fast-paced environment where you interface daily with cross-functional experts across both the tech and entertainment sides of the business, with proven success in how to balance requirements/tradeoffs effectively. You must be passionate about building alignment, while not being afraid to push ahead when there remain some critics, influencing and keeping momentum in the face of ambiguity. What You’ll DoAs Product Manager - Emerging Formats, you’ll be the driving force behind the product strategy for emerging content types (i.e. podcasts) on Netflix: Working through open-ended problems and identifying opportunities for evolution of existing or conceptualizing new discovery, capability or feature requirements Build a roadmap and take product concepts from idea through validation, shipping, measurement, and iterationAuthor strategy memos and presentations to represent your team’s work. Ensure the broader organization understands the emerging formats product strategy and roadmap, fostering transparency Proactively seek diverse viewpoints to keep our focus on the most critical, strategic and impactful work in the new content spaceInfluence a team of stunning colleagues across design, engineering, consumer insights, merchandising and data science to deliver outstanding products Build business cases and measure the impact of your product innovation, with your data science partnersDeeply understand and socialize the evolving needs of our members, with your consumer insights and design partnersWhat You’ll Bring As Product Manager - Emerging Formats, you’ll be passionate about the work, bringing:7+ years of experience developing consumer products and features and comfortable operating with complex tradeoffsExperience working on podcast and other emerging content streaming products at scale, and a great understanding of the content lifecycle Ability to function as the E2E owner of the product development life cycle from inception through planning to launchDemonstrated leadership of a space, working effectively across organizations to drive alignmentExperience with A/B testing, and strong business acumen with proficiency in identifying, tracking and acting upon metrics, designing tests, and collaborating with data science partnersVery high attention to detail, with an ability to connect the smallest experience elements to the big picture goals at the company and team levelExcellent data-informed judgment, and ability to leverage data in service of telling the right story, not the other way aroundGreat balance of being collaborative and open to alternative views while being decisive and clearly communicating visionAn eagerness to seek feedback and improve What We OfferMeaningful Impact: Enjoy the opportunity to make a significant difference in our business, when it matters most - as we launch big bets that shape our future.Responsibility & Autonomy: We believe in transparency and empower our employees with the autonomy to innovate. Our unique Netflix culture is a cornerstone of how we drive innovation.Creative Freedom: Experience the freedom to tackle interesting challenges and influence outcomes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Collaborative Excellence: Work alongside intelligent, driven individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems together and fostering accountability of high performance.Location of WorkThe Product Merchandising organization embraces flexibility in location of work with some employees working in a hybrid in-office model out of our Los Angeles or Los Gatos offices and some working remotely across the US. Please note that travel to the CA offices will be required for remote team members for key meetings as needed and occasional leadership and/or team gatherings. An expectation of availability to work PST hours is required, as many cross-functional partners are based on the West Coast.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 $440,000.00 - $725,000.00.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. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.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.Job Posting Date:07-22-2026Job Requisition ID:JR39645Teams:Product ManagementWork Type:OnsiteRequisition Type:Department:Product Management