Manager, Scheduling

Netflix • Los Angeles, CA

5d

About The Position

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 actively seeking a skilled Scheduling Manager / Sr. Manager to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for managing the launch dates for a team providing coverage on over 400 individual TV and film titles, ensuring effective communication of these dates, adjusting them when required, and managing various competing priorities for each title.

Requirements

• Industry Knowledge: Minimum 10 years of experience within the TV/Film industry, preferably in programming and scheduling at a studio, network, or streaming service.
• Influencing Skills: Ability to successfully interact with and influence stakeholders, including those within creative and content production teams.
• Executive Interaction: Proven ability to anticipate and meet the expectations and demands of senior-level executives.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a consistent focus on generating results.
• Self-motivation and Discipline: Having a proactive mindset, with the discipline to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Intellectual Curiosity: A strong inquisitiveness and desire to continuously learn and improve, coupled with an extensive understanding of industry trends.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail with the capability to remain organized while handling multiple competing priorities.
• Analytical Skills: High proficiency in data analysis, with a firm grasp of Excel/Google Sheets/Airtable/Tableau for the management and interpretation of complex data sets.
• Problem Solving: Ability to foresee potential issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities in order to clearly relay launch dates, potential adjustments, and changes in strategy to various internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage long and short-term launch planning with a team covering over 400 UCAN Nonfiction, Film and Scripted titles.
• Partner with the Launch Analytics & Data Science teams to leverage key metrics that guide the scheduling team and cater to future analytical requirements.
• Work with content leads and production teams to ensure readiness for launch, identifying and addressing any hurdles, risks, or weaknesses that may affect planned release dates.
• Collaboratively work with financial planning teams to accomplish budgetary objectives and align release dates.
• Conduct multiple cross-functional meetings to share and gather feedback regarding the content schedule and any modifications, thereby being the trusted source of truth for each title's launch date and strategy.
• Articulate the Netflix slate to senior leadership, including content, product and marketing teams, ensuring a unified approach with individual title teams.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of scheduling tools and systems.
• Be a strong thought partner in developing scheduling strategies and the tactics to execute new and existing strategies that drive Netflix's value to its members.
• Understand industry trends and competitive strategies deeply, translating them into broader learnings for Netflix executives.
• Help develop ideas to improve slate engagement and scheduling processes and strategy.
• Analyze audience viewing patterns and preferences, efficiently organizing content availability to maximize viewer engagement.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed