Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
The Role
We are seeking a Creative Associate with significant experience in development and in-depth knowledge of the Polish creative industry.
If you have a deep love for storytelling and experience providing creative guidance to top-tier writers and directors, this role is your opportunity to shine. As a critical team member, you'll support managers in the CEE series team, contributing to the development and delivery of the original series. This fast-paced role calls for self-motivated individuals with proactive thinking, adaptability, and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities across projects at different stages, from development through to production and towards launch. Above all, we value self-aware, confident, and motivated individuals ready to make a significant impact in the world of entertainment.
Key Responsibilities
- Read all incoming submissions and either write a pass letter or share thoughts with another content executive
- Attend pitches with creative lead and follow up when necessary
- Second or additional executive on shows:
- Read all versions of the bible and scripts in a timely manner
- Watch dailies and cuts in a timely manner
- Provide notes (to lead executive) on materials sent by showrunners/creators/producers in a timely manner
- Search for and increase knowledge of IP
- Initiate digging for ideas across all IP: books, podcasts, articles, comic books, video games
- Research, either self-generated or requested from a creative executive - e.g. come up with a list of all major true crime stories
- Lists - e.g. writer, director, and actor lists for projects
- Show initiative in finding new projects and strengthening current projects (cast, music, etc.)
- Deepen knowledge of the industry: talent, producers, creators, etc.
- Help the team focus on talent relations, such as gifting.
- Managing, coordinating & tracking cross-functional workflows/information flow/preparing presentations and memos.
- Collaborate with internal Netflix teams, including Production Management, Post Management, Legal, Product, Marketing, and PR.
Experience
- Scripted content experience, ideally as a Development Executive or Producer / Junior Producer.
- In-depth knowledge of screenwriting, with a keen sense of screenplay structure, character, and analysis.
- Strong communicator, able to partner with writers and convey notes clearly and tactfully.
- 2+ years of Production experience, understanding the practical and logistical aspects of bringing a screenplay to the screen.
- Extensive knowledge of the Polish creative landscape, with a robust network within the creative community.
- Ability to handle a fast-paced environment, simultaneously assisting and/or supervising several projects in various phases of development and production (from evaluation to production through delivery)
- Adaptability and the capacity to juggle a high volume of work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Language ability - Fluent in both Polish and English.
- Willingness to be innovative, bold, take educated risks and think out of the box
- Enthusiastic about Netflix culture: our culture is unique, and we live by our values: https://jobs.netflix.com/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.
