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Senior Manager, Content & Marketing Localization - EMEA

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • Localization

Job Summary

Job Description

Netflix seeks a Senior Manager, Content & Marketing Localization for EMEA, based in Amsterdam. This leader will guide a team responsible for bringing the Netflix experience to international markets. Key responsibilities include developing and executing localization strategy, managing budgets and schedules, ensuring high-quality output, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (Product, Content, Marketing, Linguists, Legal, Dubbing). The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to navigate a complex content landscape and meet ambitious deadlines. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in localization leadership within entertainment or tech, proven team leadership expertise, and a deep understanding of localization tools and processes.
Must have:
  • 10+ years localization leadership experience
  • 5+ years leading large teams
  • Expert in content/marketing localization
  • Industry standard localization tools expertise
  • Fluency in English
Good to have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

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.

 Come join the team responsible for localization at Netflix! We are a passionate team dedicated to bringing the Netflix experience to international markets. We are looking for a highly motivated Sr. Manager, Content & Marketing Localization  who is excited to ensure that the Netflix experience is equally enjoyable across the globe. 

In this role, you will lead a team that works cross functionally with Product, Content, Marketing, Linguists, Legal and Dubbing. You will own the localization team strategy & roadmap, schedules, budget, quality for your component and guarantee the successful launch of the Netflix content experience internationally. 

The environment is fast-paced, requiring the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders and meet ambitious business goals and deadlines. You will need to demonstrate the ability to lead a team of high-performing localization producers to output industry-leading localization assets while maintaining a focus on creative excellence and quality.  You must be a systems thinker, see how global/local, creative/operational needs intertwined and exhibit strategic leadership and problem-solving skills to manage a highly complex slate of content and marketing materials. The right mix of thought-leadership, strategic mindset, organizational and communication skills is key to success. Ability to foster growth, development and build a foundation of organizational health and team cohesion will be critical for your success. 

Responsibilities

  • Provide focus, vision, clarity, and direction for the team.

  • Oversee and act as the main point of contact for Globalization regarding the regional & local content slate strategy and team health and business success

  • Centralize and enable the team to execute on localization strategy and maintain accountability across Globalization title-launch teams (Language Management, Product Writing, Creative Practices, Operations, etc.)

  • Develop and own relationships and partner with key stakeholders to define the content localization strategy for local content & marketing slates

  • In partnership with internal Globalization teams and Strategy, Planning & Analysis gather, analyze & report on the data; looking for opportunities to optimize on workflows, inefficiencies or member issues that have been reported in partnership with functional teams

  • Lead efforts with cross-functional teams such as Dubbing, Content, Engineering, Product Writing, Product Localization, Language Management,  Marketing, Customer Service, Legal and Design to guide our strategy and teams towards success

  • Ownership of high-priority content slate localization budget in close partnership with Localization Project Manager

  • Advocate on behalf of Globalization to local cross functional stakeholders, as well as advocate for local market business and member needs to functional Globalization stakeholders

Requirements

  • 10+ years experience in localization leadership in entertainment, tech, gaming or comparable fields

  • 5+ years leading large teams and senior localization / project management experts

  • Expert level knowledge of content, production and/or marketing localization

  • Expert knowledge of industry standard localization tools, competitors and local partner landscape

  • Fluency in English is required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Localization Project Management, International Communication Studies or equivalent experience a plus

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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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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