Events Manager - Japan

5 Months ago • 10 Years + • Events

Job Summary

Job Description

Netflix seeks an experienced Events Manager to lead the development and delivery of world-class events in Japan. You'll manage events for both internal and external audiences, with a focus on bringing Japanese titles to life. Experience in the entertainment or gaming industry, particularly film or television awards campaigns, is highly desired.
Must have:
  • Events Experience
  • Entertainment Industry
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Project Management
Good to have:
  • Film/TV Awards
  • Hybrid/Virtual Events
  • Japanese Language
  • Asia-Pacific Region
Perks:
  • Netflix Culture
  • Global Opportunities

Job Details

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 278 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

Netflix aspires to provide great entertainment for people everywhere, from the world's best creators across movies, TV series, documentaries, comedy, and more. Our members have control over what they watch, when, and where, all with no commercials.  It's an amazing time to join the Netflix team as we continue to transform entertainment. If you are a talented public relations executive with a passion for content and entertainment, keep reading!

We are looking to hire a go-getter, creative events manager who can lead the development and delivery of world-class events from in-person to virtual and everything in between in Japan for external and internal audiences. From external-facing events to internal employee-facing events; you should be able to blend strategic thinking with execution at scale. You should not be afraid to push the envelope and bring new ideas to the table, as well as experiment with the latest tools and technologies to elevate our events into unique-to-Netflix experiences. You will have amazing attention to detail, the ability to see the big picture and clearly articulate your vision to internal and external stakeholders, 

as well as the ability to partner seamlessly and execute flawlessly in Japan for local and global titles. In bringing Japanese titles to life, you will partner seamlessly with a regional team of seasoned event professionals while collaborating with local PR, Content, and Marketing teams. 

Reporting to the Director of Events for APAC, the role combines project management with partnerships, strategic thinking, execution, and the smart use of resources for maximum impact. You will need to have strong cross-functional relationships to create, shape, execute, and manage events for Netflix content. The successful candidate will be curious about promotional efforts - paying attention to creativity, concept, quality, and time constraints - and will seek to add value and improve campaigns with new and innovative event ideas.  

The work:

  • Creative conceptualization, crafting of creative proposals and quotations

  • Partner with key stakeholders across multiple disciplines to align on the narratives to build through events 

  • Resourceful strategic thinker and creative problem solver

  • Ability to pivot quickly and maintain a positive attitude and sense of humor

  • Informed captain on all things events, proactively collating feedback and perspectives from cross-functional partners, including title and market publicists, Photo & AV Studio, Editorial & Publishing, to deliver impactful event campaign strategies 

  • Produce creative and well-executed experiences that are consumer-centric and unique to Netflix

  • Adaptable to hybrid or virtual events, with knowledge of what it takes online and off, including the latest tools, platforms and technologies to bring our vision to life

  • External vendor and agency management and supervision

  • Provide team with strategic direction on sourcing venues, vendors, entertainment, and event-related requirements

  • Superior project, budget, and time management skills, within tight deadlines

The candidate must: 

  • 10+ years of events experience preferably from the entertainment or gaming industry that includes managing, executing, planning, and staffing events at an agency, studio, network, or with a brand (experience in film or television awards campaigns is a bonus) 

  • A self-starter who is able to work independently, and under pressure, while consistently exercising sound judgment even when faced with ambiguity 

  • Articulate what is and is not required to deliver a successful campaign

  • Be transparent and unafraid to challenge, ask questions, or call out obstacles

  • Agile with meticulous attention to details

  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to roll up your sleeves to get things done

  • Excellent communication in Japanese and English fluency is a plus 

  • Experience working in the Asia-Pacific region is a plus

The Netflix culture attracts talents who exhibit good judgment, innovation, selflessness, courage, impact, candid communication, passion, and curiosity. Read our . If it resonates with you, maybe you’re the right person to join our team. 


 

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status or disability status.

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