Events Manager - Japan

Netflix is seeking a creative and strategic Events Manager to lead the development and delivery of world-class events in Japan for both external and internal audiences. The role involves blending strategic thinking with execution at scale, partnering with cross-functional teams and external vendors to bring Japanese and global titles to life. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Events for Japan, the role combines project management, partnerships, and creative problem-solving to create unique Netflix experiences.

Responsibilities

• Creative conceptualization, crafting of creative proposals and quotations
• Partner with key stakeholders across multiple disciplines to align on the narratives to build through events
• Resourceful strategic thinker and creative problem solver
• Ability to pivot quickly and maintain a positive attitude and sense of humor
• Informed captain on all things events, proactively collating feedback and perspectives from cross-functional partners, including title and market publicists, Photo & AV Studio, Editorial & Publishing, to deliver impactful event campaign strategies
• Produce creative and well-executed experiences that are consumer-centric and unique to Netflix
• Adaptable to hybrid or virtual events, with knowledge of what it takes online and off, including the latest tools, platforms and technologies to bring our vision to life
• External vendor and agency management and supervision
• Provide team with strategic direction on sourcing of venues, vendors, entertainment and event related requirements
• Superior project, budget and time management skills, within tight deadlines

Requirements

• 10+ yrs of events experience preferably from the entertainment or gaming industry that includes managing, executing, planning and staffing events at an agency, studio, network or with a brand (experience in film or television awards campaigns is a bonus)
• A self starter who is able to work independently, and under pressure, while consistently exercising sound judgment even when faced with ambiguity
• Articulate what is and is not required to deliver a successful campaign
• Be transparent and unafraid to challenge, ask questions or call out obstacles
• Agile with meticulous attention to details
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to roll up your sleeves to get things done

Nice to have

• Excellent communication in Japanese and English fluency is a plus
• Experience working in the Asia-Pacific region is a plus