Job Description
The Role
The successful candidate will work across UK campaigns for our film and series awards titles and will lead on the execution of the UK screenings programmes throughout the season. They will work closely with the Senior Manager and Manager, Awards - EMEA to engage with industry and voters in the UK and implement robust campaigns primarily through industry programming and screening events. This will include supporting not only top regional priority titles but also global awards priority titles. Ideally they have the knowledge of and /or experience working in the awards space. We are seeking someone with experience working in the UK film/television business.
This is a great opportunity to join a team of professionals dedicated to supporting an exciting slate of films, series, and documentaries that feature some of the brightest filmmakers, creatives, and actors in the industry. This is a very hands-on role, one where we want you to throw the playbook out the window and push the team to innovate as we continue to push the boundaries of what we can do.
To succeed in this role you will need:
• An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to make tough decisions, even when faced with ambiguity.
• The ability to think creatively and strategically and look at the bigger picture when brainstorming campaign ideas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strong relationships with people at all levels internally and externally.
• The ability to be scrappy, resourceful and relentless in trying to find solutions.
• A direct and candid communication style to articulate clearly what you are - and are not - trying to do.
• Not be defined by past experiences and able to put a new, creative spin on what a campaign can be.
• Organized, thorough and not afraid to get your hands dirty.
• Eager to learn and yet, also be able to contribute effectively outside of your specialty.
The successful candidate will have:
• 3+ years of experience in the film/entertainment industry with an agency, studio, distributor, broadcaster or film/TV organisation working across publicity/awards campaigns.
• Knowledge of the awards landscape and awards campaigns.
• Knowledge of awards voter membership (e.g. BAFTA, AMPAS, BIFA, UK Guilds).
• Established relationships with third party industry partners / organisations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to effectively prioritize.
• Highly organized, thorough and very hands-on.
• Comfortable making tough decisions; being candid and direct.
• Comfortable with non-traditional working hours in the evenings and on weekends - due to the nature of the job.
• Responsiveness with a bias towards action.
Inclusion 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.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-12v2ov-18-218-189-36-42 in your application.