Department Assistant, EMEA

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

Our team of Department Assistants are full-time Netflix employees who are qualified to provide coverage for all Creative, Administrative, and Executive Assistants. The Department Assistant’s purpose is to quickly and efficiently provide quality administrative support for each respective department, enabling business leaders to continue doing their best work.

Netflix is seeking a Department Assistant (DA) to provide interim administrative support for any of our various Netflix teams when an assistant is out of the office, or on leave. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, quick-thinking, flexible, and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and unwavering attention to detail at all times. This is a demanding,  fast-moving position that requires someone who can build strong business rapport, exercise good judgment, display significant initiative, and excellent communication skills.

We want folks from different backgrounds to feel expected, reflected, and respected at Netflix, and therefore we are committed to providing an accessible working environment for everyone.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Heavy calendar management - including maintaining calendars for executives, scheduling internal and external meetings, and resolving meeting conflicts

• Coordinating travel arrangements (domestic and international) and other administrative duties (i.e. processing travel and expense reports)

• The ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic working environments, showcasing agility and flexibility when coverage assignments are assigned

• Taking concise notes in meetings and strategically circulating information to the broader team

• Engaging in heavy communication internally and externally

• Creating presentations and documents using PowerPoint and Google docs   

• Assisting with team projects, events, and/or off-sites as needed.

• Process expense reports, accurately document business-related expenses incurred by executives, and provide the necessary documentation for reimbursement and credit card reports.

Qualifications:

• A first experience as an assistant is strongly preferred

• Studio/Entertainment Industry experience is a plus

• Team-player who operates in a fast-paced team-oriented setting   

• Ability to handle sensitive information, maintaining confidentiality and integrity at all times

• Ability to be a self-starter and work autonomously

• Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly and timely   

• Strong writing skills and the ability to multitask

• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, and Excel is strongly preferred.

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• Someone who naturally aligns with our culture, who loves entertainment, and is capable of infusing this passion into what he/she does every day

• A selfless, resourceful professional who will seek opportunities to go beyond the role to get great work done

• Someone eager to learn, keen on receiving and providing feedback regularly, inspired by the continuous flux of change that defines our business segment and work philosophy 

• Someone who can quickly build rapport and trust with executives and work cross-functionally with key stakeholders

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.