Photo & AV Studio Manager, UK/IE

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.

About the Photo & Audio Visual (AV) Studio team

The Photo & AV Studio team sits within the marketing organisation and has the enviable position of straddling two worlds in the entertainment industry: Photo & AV asset creation and global communication strategy.  We specialise in capturing and creating photo & video assets that shape, enhance and support title campaigns for our Netflix content including Series, Films, and Documentaries.  Simply put, we produce content that compels people to watch our shows through multiple channels and platforms.

About the Role

We’re looking for a senior creative storyteller with an editorial and/or entertainment photography background to be based in our London office.  The role requires a high level of creativity, an inquisitive, innovative, self-motivated personality and a strategic thinker who is able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders at any one time. This role is highly cross functional working with Social, Marketing, Publicity, Product, and more to provide best in class photography from our productions to create stories press and consumers alike can’t stop talking about.  There will also be an element of AV asset creation however strong knowledge of the photography industry is the priority.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and execute UK strategy, per project/title, to capture, produce and utilise creative material to enhance and support the title campaign throughout its lifecycle

• Oversee photography and AV creative on a slate of projects that include series, films and documentaries

• Drive communication with your internal UK partners in  marketing, social and publicity, and external partners - showrunners/filmmakers, talent and talent reps

• Hire and oversee unit photographers and video crews, including script and schedule review and communication with production

• Assist with the asset management and servicing of material

• Manage title budgets

Skills & Requirements:

• 10+ years experience working across visual asset creation, publishing, marketing, publicity and/or entertainment 

• Must possess solid organizational skills, model effective time management and deliver consistently excellent verbal and written communications across internal and external teams

• Strong creative eye with a keen understanding of visual storytelling in the service of audience-first communication strategies

• Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions, think strategically, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail

• Experience working with TV/film productions, talent, filmmakers

• Understand and interest in copyright laws, usage licenses and embargoes

• Understand the photography/video industry and with strong networks in each 

• Strong knowledge in creative digital assets formats and asset management 

• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Suite including Photoshop and Pro is preferred

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.