Localization Director - APAC

Job Description

With this international expansion and a move into Korean originals, it's a great time to join Netflix.

The Opportunity

The Globalization team, an organization within Creative Production, is responsible for translation and cultural adaptation of most things Netflix creates, from beautiful user interfaces to cinematic original programming. We treat each country we enter differently, since it is not just about translation, it is about providing our audience with an experience that feels local, and we do it at scale.

We are looking for a Localization Director - Asia Pacific, Japan, and Korea (APAC) to lead our growing localization efforts in the region. As the Localization Director, you will lead a team of managers who are responsible for the quality, authenticity, and cultural adaptation of Netflix experience in different languages of APAC. You will work across large and diverse teams to drive the overall strategy and execution of localization launch strategy for the region, resulting in a great member experience through excellent content, marketing, and product localization. You will grow and support the globalization team members, as well as members of the Creative Productive organization in APAC, regardless of their specific function. This role is based in South Korea.

Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and mentorship for the Language Manager teams and Program and Project Managers across different countries in APAC. Hire and retain top talent for the organization.
• Identify opportunities to increase an international mindset across the company. Work with cross-functional teams throughout Netflix to advocate for our APAC members, generate insights, initiate programs, and drive international experience and localization decisions for the region (Asia Pacific, SEA, India, Japan and Korea).
• In collaboration with other localization leaders, develop operational and creative strategy for Globalization. Adapt the global localization strategy to the region to ensure prioritization of efforts and focus of resources to deliver against overall business objectives and KPIs.
• Provide thought leadership by identifying areas for growth and improvement to quality and scale the business.
• Advocate on behalf of the Localization team, building partnerships with key regional organizations including Content, Marketing, business development, PR, and other cross functional teams.
• Be a great partner to other functions within the Globalization and Creative Production teams
• Represent Netflix at company and industry events

Qualifications:
• 15+ years of people and organizational management in a global enterprise environment. Background in the entertainment industry is a plus.
• 10+ years of Operations, localization, internationalization, international product development, or international business management experience.
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally; demonstrated leadership, influencing, and execution skills at the executive level.
• Superior operational management and organizational skills with an ability to translate complex ideas into simple and intuitive communications.
• Demonstrated success in business analysis and strategic planning. Ability to make data and insights accessible to a non-expert audience.
• Proven effectiveness at delivering impactful presentations at the executive level; great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Regional expertise and fluency in more than one language is required.
• A desire to thrive in our unique culture.

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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