Manager, Publicity - Japan

2 Months ago • 8 Years + • Campaign Management

Job Summary

Job Description

The Manager, Publicity - Japan will develop and execute strategic publicity campaigns for Netflix's Japanese and global content. This role requires strong relationships with talent agencies, publishers, and media outlets in Japan. Responsibilities include identifying key titles, crafting innovative campaigns across various media channels, managing budgets, coordinating with cross-functional teams (Content, Marketing, etc.), and acting as the primary contact for showrunners, filmmakers, and talent representatives. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in entertainment PR/marketing, a deep understanding of the Japanese entertainment landscape, and a passion for Japanese content.
Must have:
  • Fluency in Japanese and English
  • 8+ years entertainment PR/marketing experience
  • Strong network of relationships with showrunners and partners
  • Ability to build cross-functional relationships
  • Bias-to-action, scrappy, and efficient
Good to have:
  • Experience exporting content
  • Understanding of Japanese entertainment stakeholders

Job Details

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.

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 professional with a passion for content and entertainment, keep reading!

About the Role

We are looking to hire a creative self-starter who loves entertainment, especially Japanese/ Anime Content. You will have a deep understanding of how to develop strategic publicity campaigns, the ability to work well with anyone, anywhere, and be excited by creative single/multiple title storytelling, and innovative campaigns that spark impactful conversations about Japanese Content - from anime to live action. This role will also help shape perceptions about Netflix and its stellar Japanese slate through creative and innovative PR campaigns as well as their work supporting the Global Publicity and cross-functional teams.

Reporting to the Publicity team leader in Japan, the role requires the ability to build and maintain strong rapport with external stakeholders such as talent management companies, filmmakers, showrunners, IP holders (often publishers), production partners, and others. It also requires the ability to become a strong cross-functional partner to Content, Content Legal, Photo and Audiovisual Studio, Marketing, Events, Awards, and other teams. 

The work:

  • Identify titles that will drive the business in Japan and excite our global members

  • Set strategy & execute publicity campaigns for Japan and Global Content by working closely with cross-functional counterparts locally 

  • Continue to build strong relationships with talent management companies, publishers and other key external stakeholders

  • Explore and continuously build strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers

  • Run campaigns across earned media channels, including broadcast, print and online to maximize title promotion

  • Create cultural moments and high-impact campaigns, with an emphasis on trying new and innovative ways to promote titles

  • Work closely with regional publicity teams and their local agencies to implement campaigns on the ground and in priority markets across the globe

  • Formulate and manage a budget, and give visibility into the process successfully

  • Act as the point of contact of showrunner/filmmaker, production partners, and talent reps to discuss the publicity strategy for the title -- also working with requests and approvals for campaign assets including photography, glam, interviews, BTS, clips, and other AV materials

  • Act as the informed captain to coordinate set visits, talent tours, virtual junkets, and any other interview opportunities 

  • Develop useful and impactful press materials in support of the campaign for media use 

  • Set and implement screening strategy 

  • Manage publicity agencies

The candidate must:

  • Fluency in Japanese and  is a must, business proficiency in English is a must

  • Have at least 8 years of experience in PR/marketing within the entertainment industry. Experience working on exporting content is a plus. 

  • Understand Japan’s entertainment landscape and stakeholders (studios, production partners, talent reps, etc)

  • Love entertainment and be excited to deliver stories that showcase Japanese content to people all over the world

  • Have a strong network of relationships with showrunners and partners

  • Be an all-rounder with an ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships inside and outside the organization across different time zones

  • Be a self-starter who comes up with new approaches and is eager to try out new/innovative campaigns 

  • Has a strong bias-to-action and can change course, be scrappy, and get things done on short timeframes

To succeed at Netflix, the candidate must also possess the following characteristics:

  • An independent thinker with the ability for innovation and new ideas, making the leap from information to insight 

  • Effective communicator and writer (we love debates and memos)

  • Flourishes in a 'hands-on' role, adding value at different levels. Is strong in detail and highly organized.

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

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.

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