Manager, Post Production - Live Action (Japan)

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Game Production

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Job Description

Netflix is looking for an experienced Post Production Manager based in Japan to help manage Japanese original content. This role will lead the entire post-production process, including managing vendors, budgets, schedules, and technical issues. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, and flexible, with a strong emphasis on organization and attention to detail. Responsibilities include technical setup, budgeting, scheduling, staffing/vendors, and strategy. This position requires native fluency in Japanese and business level English.
Must have:
  • 10+ years experience as a Post Production Producer, Supervisor, or Manager
  • Native fluency in Japanese
  • Business level English
  • Experience managing post-production processes for films or series
  • Familiar with current post-production trends and workflows
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle multiple projects in various stages of production
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Willingness to continue learning and drive innovation
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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

We are seeking an experienced Post Production Manager based in Japan to help manage our Japanese original contents.  This person will actively reach out to both external partners and internal cross-functional teams to lead  the entire post production process of the titles and get them launched as planned. This includes maintaining vendor and editorial crew relations, creating budgets, managing schedules, and troubleshooting technical and workflow issues.  

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, and able to pivot.

The expectation of the role will not only be to lead the post-production process of the assigned Netflix Japan Original titles but also to identify opportunities to improve the industry standards. S/He will be thorough and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and unwavering attention to detail at all times.

 

This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires a positive thinker and the ability to exercise good judgment. The role will focus on supporting Japanese-language live-action content created and finished in Japan.  

The specific responsibilities are included, but not limited to what is listed below.

Technical Setup of Show:

  • Work with Studio Technologies, Post & external production team on defining post technical workflows such as HDR color pipeline, editorial setup, sound design, collaboration with both Music & VFX teams, IMFmaster delivery, and final archive.

Budgeting:

  • Work to prepare and vet show budgets and schedules, providing feedback internally and externally on viability and risks

  • Review creative/scripts & begin defining post budget

  • Collaborate with internal/external teams to lock budget

  • Track & manage all post-related costs, keeping stakeholders apprised of status

Post Scheduling:

  • Create/Help inform and draft post schedule

  • Collaborate with internal teams  & external production teams to lock in the schedule and target launch date of the title. 

  • Troubleshoot and communicate all changes to schedule to internal/external teams

Staffing/Vendors:

  • Lead or assist with search and hire of key show post staff

  • Determine key post vendors to accommodate creative vision, relationships, budget needs, location issues

  • Help maintain/curate preferred vendor list

Strategy

  • Consistently think of the mid/long term strategy to improve the execution of the entire post production work for Netflix

Qualifications:

  • Native fluency in Japanese is required and business level of English is preferred 

  • 10 Years + as an experienced Post Production Producer, Supervisor or has managed the post-production process as a Producer/Line producer for films or series

  • Ability to handle a fast paced environment supervising several projects in various points of production (from development through delivery)

  • Familiar with the current trends and post production workflows

  • 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

  • Willingness to continue learning and drive innovation

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask

  • Open in communication, having the courage to be vulnerable, and receptive to feedback


 

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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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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