Director of Events and Screenings - APAC

About Netflix

Netflix stands among the world's premier entertainment platforms, boasting over 300 million paying subscribers across more than 190 countries. It delivers a wide array of TV shows, films, and games spanning diverse genres and languages, allowing members to watch flexibly on their terms.

Role Overview

We are looking for a visionary and strategic leader to head the events team for the Asia Pacific region. Reporting directly to the VP of Marketing APAC, this position involves shaping the creative and operational direction of a highly skilled events team that brings Netflix’s brand to life through memorable events.

Events form an integral part of our marketing strategies, designed to spark conversations about Netflix's titles, talent, and brand through thoughtfully crafted events targeting both internal and external audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the events function at scale, ensuring every initiative is imaginative, strategically aligned, and impeccably executed while proportionate to the campaign’s scope.
• Maintain quality and consistency across a varied and extensive event schedule, balancing innovation and experimentation with operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary internal teams to align event activities with evolving business goals.
• Manage and inspire a team of over 20 professionals, setting clear priorities focused on impactful results rather than processes, embracing regional nuances across APAC.
• Foster a culture that champions Netflix’s values, nurturing team growth and empowerment.
• Approach challenges creatively ensuring events consistently support business needs, while encouraging bold and distinctive concepts leveraging Netflix’s unique position.
• Be a pivotal member of the APAC marketing leadership, partnering with various teams including Marketing, Awards, Communications, and Content globally.
• Represent the events team in wider organizational forums, driving alignment with overall company objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Seasoned leader with proven expertise in entertainment, media, or cultural brand environments.
• Capable of conceiving outstanding creative ideas and handling complex operational tasks simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills, adept at motivating sizeable teams, recruiting top talent, and developing future leaders while maximizing impact through resourceful management.
• Exceptional communicator with keen judgment regarding necessary elements for successful campaigns.
• Adaptable and resilient, thrives in dynamic environments, energized by change.
• Deep passion for the events industry, with readiness to engage directly in live projects when required.
• Experience navigating complex global structures and multiple stakeholder environments is essential.
• Courageous, transparent, and confident in challenging norms and raising obstacles.
• Fluent in English; additional proficiency in an Asian language is advantageous.
• While strong knowledge of the APAC market is required, direct regional experience is a preferred but not mandatory.

Diversity and Inclusion

We uphold inclusion as a core value, aiming to provide a supportive and accommodating recruitment experience for all applicants. We embrace diversity in all forms and do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected status.