Associate Manager, Post Production - Nonfiction Sports

Job Description

Netflix is the preeminent home for best-in-class sports content. Behind it all sits Netflix's Nonfiction Sports team: an organization of people who are passionate about creating elevated and captivating sports content and making it available to viewers around the globe.

We are seeking a Post Production expert to add to the UCAN Nonfiction Sports Post Production Team in Los Angeles. This position will work with Netflix Post Production Managers in executing the day-to-day tasks involved in overseeing a slate of Nonfiction Sports titles produced by external production companies. Post Production Associate Managers act as a key point of contact for both external and internal partners, tracking and organizing vital post information and workflows from pre-production through post & wrap, as well as contributing to ongoing internal projects with cross-departmental teams at Netflix.

The Role

A successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of post production, hands-on experience working on shows in post, and an insatiable curiosity for all things nonfiction. Candidates should be self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, thorough, and able to juggle multiple and diverse tasks, with a strong emphasis on organization and an unwavering attention to detail. This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires high performance, a bias for action, and a positive demeanor. Candidates should excel at exercising good judgment and communication even during times of ambiguity.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Track and oversee all post schedules, keeping things up-to-date and well-communicated
• Set up and manage cut viewings for internal Creative Execs
• Set up, attend, and take notes for post production calls and meetings as needed
• Act as the key point of contact for both internal and external post teams from pitch to delivery
• Coordinate the onboarding of internal team members to new projects and provide them consistent updates of relevant changes throughout post in order to ensure a successful project launch (i.e. passing QC, content localization, delivery of archival assets, etc.)
• Support post managers in reviewing schedules, budgets, quotes, and workflows, as required
• Manage Publicity and Marketing requests and assets
• Update and manage information in internal databases, including show info, talent, locations, rates, etc.
• Set up key creative approval sessions when necessary (i.e mix, grade reviews, etc)
• Set up and schedule legal clearance reviews with the Legal Department
• Keep up to date with Netflix and industry-standard tools, tech specs, and technologies
• Attend post events, shows, and meetings as required, representing Netflix at the highest standard at all times

Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years of nonfiction post production experience in either a Post Production Supervisor or similar managerial role. Sports experience is a plus.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment overseeing several projects at various points of production (from development through delivery).
• A passion for sports content and a comfort in navigating the ever-changing plans that go hand in hand with covering sports.
• Experience managing quick turnaround and topical content where deadlines are firm.
• Knowledge of current trends and workflows for both UHD/4K, Dolby Vision/HDR, and Dolby Atmos.
• Familiar with professional-grade camera formats and post production tools used during editorial, online, grading, and sound post workflows.
• Team player who operates in a fast-paced team-oriented setting.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information.
• Understanding how to prioritize and respond accordingly.
• Desire and self-motivation to continuously learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and budgeting software would be advantageous.
Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $50,000 - $245,000.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.

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, 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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