The company is looking for a Senior Manager for Events in Japan to lead a team responsible for developing and delivering world-class events, from in-person to virtual. Reporting to the Director of Events for APAC, the role blends project management with strategic thinking, execution and resource management to create high-impact events for content campaigns. The person will build cross-functional and cross-regional partnerships with Publicity, Photo & AV Studio, Awards, Comms, Marketing and Content, and will manage budgets, staffing and external vendors. They will also mentor and develop the team, fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Japan event strategy for the short and long term, in line with business needs
Function as a strategic thought partner within Events & Screenings to Publicity, Photo & AV Studio, Awards, Comms, Marketing and Content
Lead cross-functional as well as cross-regional debate and collaboration
Foster cross-functional partnerships and take strategic approaches to achieve high impact events and campaign goals
Lead ongoing roles & responsibilities discussions, grow, nurture and develop the group and manage expectations setting and discussions for their team
Provide mentorship to less tenured team members across the Events & Screenings team to support their work and ideation
Forecast budgets based on title prioritization and oversee team budget
Oversee title staffing and day to day team management
Creative conceptualization, crafting of creative proposals and quotations
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

Requirements

12+ yrs of events experience preferably from the entertainment 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)
Experience as a people manager
A self starter who is able to work independently, and under pressure, while consistently exercising sound judgment even when faced with ambiguity
Ability to pivot quickly and maintain a positive attitude and sense of humor
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

Japan Events Lead

Responsibilities

Requirements

Nice to have