Manager, Live Action Creative (Unscripted) - Japan

1 Month ago • 10-10 Years

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Job Description

Netflix seeks an experienced Manager for their Unscripted Live Action Creative team in Japan. This role demands 10+ years of experience in Japanese unscripted content development, strong relationships with creators and partners, and a passion for storytelling. Fluency in Japanese is essential.
Must have:
  • Unscripted Production
  • Japanese Content
  • Creative Partner
  • Project Leadership
Good to have:
  • Post Production
  • VFX Expertise
  • Marketing & Publicity
  • English Fluency
Perks:
  • Netflix Culture
  • Global Exposure
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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

(English)
We are seeking an experienced Manager for our Unscripted Live Action Creative team to help build and execute the original slate strategy for Japanese live action unscripted productions. This role will carry projects from a creative perspective from pitch / development through to final delivery. Responsibilities will include establishing and growing strong partnerships with creative partners in the market to source and commission great content.  This role will also lead the execution of the shows working with internal cross functional partners such as Production Management, Post Production, VFX, Marketing and Publicity.
 
A successful candidate will have a strong sense of narrative structure, a regional sensibility and ability to guide a project from pitch/idea through to delivery. They will be self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities across projects at varying stages from development through to delivery. At all times, an unwavering attention to creative detail is necessary.  They will have excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to think about the best solution in the best interest of the company as they arise.  This is a demanding and fast moving position that requires someone who is a proactive and positive thinker, is able to exercise sensitivity, good judgment and initiative while working with a high volume production slate and a diverse range of creative/production partners.
 

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Development/Pre Production/Setup of Show
  • Work closely with producers, writers and external creative team to develop projects and assess for long-term viability
  • Work with finance, legal, product, post and external production teams on establishing key schedules and workflows while maximizing budget to spend as much on screen as possible
  • Develop and foster relationships with a multitude of producing partners/third parties
     

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience as live action unscripted production executive management, both in the field and/or on a network/studio level 
  • 10+ years of experience in development of Japanese unscripted content, and experience leading a project from pitch/development to post launch
  • Strong relationships with creators, production partners, and talent
  • Ability to handle a fast paced environment simultaneously supervising several projects in various phases of production (from evaluation to production through delivery)
  • Ability to respond after hours for important, timely or urgent matters
  • Team-player who operates in a fast paced team-oriented setting
  • Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information
  • Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly while being an effective communicator
  • Willingness to continue learning to ensure understanding of current production process 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask
  • Ability to take educated risks and think out of the box
  • Verbal and written fluency in Japanese is required, and must have curiosity and appetite to learn English

(日本語)

日本の実写作品におけるUnscripted(バラエティ、恋愛リアリティショー等)作品の企画立案と編成戦略の構築と実行をする、Unscriptedの実写クリエイティブ・チームのマネージャー(エグゼクティブ・プロデューサー)を募集しています。このポジションは、作品の企画・開発から最終的な納品まで、クリエイティブな観点からプロジェクトを遂行します。クリエイティブ・パートナーとの強力なパートナーシップを確立し、成長させることで、優れたコンテンツを調達し、依頼することも含まれます。  また、プロダクションマネージメント、ポストプロダクション、VFX、マーケティング、パブリシティといった社内のクロスファンクショナルパートナー(コンテンツに関わる様々な部署)と協力し、番組の制作をリードします。
 
役割:
成功する候補者は、物語構成に対する強いセンス、地域的な感性、プロジェクトをピッチ/アイデアから納品まで導く能力を備えています。自発的で、積極的で、頭の回転が速く、柔軟性があり、必要なときに軌道修正することができ、徹底して、開発から納品までのさまざまな段階のプロジェクトにおいて、複数の多様な責任をこなすことができます。常に、クリエイティブな細部への揺るぎない注意が必要です。  優れた問題解決能力を有し、問題が発生した際には、最善の解決策を考えることができます。  このポジションは要求が高く、動きが速いため、積極的かつ前向きな思考を持ち、大量の制作枠や多様なクリエイティブ/プロダクション・パートナーと仕事をしながら、感受性、的確な判断力、主体性を発揮できる人材が求められます。
 

具体的な職務は以下の通りですが、これらに限定されるものではないです:

  • 作品の開発/プリプロダクション/セットアップ
  • プロデューサー、総合演出、構成作家など、外部のクリエイティブ・チームと密接に協力し、プロジェクトを開発し、長期的な実行可能性を評価する
  • 財務、法務、製品、ポストプロダクション、外部プロダクションチームと協力し、主要なスケジュールとワークフローを確立する
  • 多数のプロダクション・パートナーとの関係を構築し、育成する

応募資格:

  • 10年以上の、実写Unscriptedの番組における、現場またはスタジオレベル(発注者として)のエグゼクティブプロデュースおよびマネジメントの経験
  • 10年以上の日本のUnscriptedコンテンツの開発経験、ピッチ/開発からローンチ後までプロジェクトをリードした経験
  • クリエイター、制作パートナー、タレントとの強い関係
  • 制作の様々な段階(評価から制作、納品まで)にある複数のプロジェクトを同時に監督し、ペースの速い環境に対応する能力
  • 重要または緊急の案件について、柔軟に対応する能力
  • テンポの速いチームワークを重視するチームプレーヤー
  • 慎重であり、機密情報を保持する能力
  • 効果的なコミュニケーターでありながら、どのように優先順位をつけ、それに応じて対応するかを理解する
  • 現在の制作過程を確実に理解するため、学び続ける意欲があること
  • 文書および口頭でのコミュニケーション能力に優れ、マルチタスクをこなす能力
  • リスクを負い、既成概念にとらわれない思考ができる
  • 流暢な日本語を話すことができ、英語を学ぶ好奇心と意欲があること


 

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.

Netflixは男女雇用機会均等法を順守しており、考え方や背景の多様性がより強力なチームを構築すると認識しています。Netflixは多様性・インクルージョンについて、真剣にかつ思慮深く取り組んでおり、人種、宗教、出身地、性別、性自認・性表現、経済状況、性的指向、年齢、婚姻状況、兵役、障がいの有無、その他の属性によって差別することはありません。

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Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services with over 247 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.

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