Netflix

7 months ago

Japan Events Lead

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Job Summary

Lead Japan events strategy and execution for Netflix, partnering across Publicity, Photo & AV Studio, Awards, Comms, Marketing, and Content to deliver consumer-centric experiences across in-person and hybrid/virtual formats. Own short- and long-term event planning, cross-regional collaboration, budget forecasting, staffing, and vendor/agency management. Mentor a growing team as an experienced people manager, navigate ambiguity with clear context, and continuously improve campaign ideas and execution at scale.

Location: Tokyo

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Oversee Japan event strategy for short- and long-term business needs.
•Serve as a strategic thought partner across Events & Screenings and related teams (Publicity, Photo & AV Studio, Awards, Comms, Marketing, Content).
•Lead cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration to achieve high-impact event and campaign goals.
•Manage budgets, title staffing, and day-to-day team management, including forecasting based on title prioritization.
•Conceptualize and deliver consumer-centric event experiences, including adapting to hybrid/virtual formats and managing external vendors/agencies.

Key Requirements

•12+ years of events experience, preferably in entertainment, including managing, executing, planning, and staffing events at an agency, studio, network, or brand.
•Experience as a people manager.
•Strong ability to work independently and under pressure, exercising sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
•Strategic, resourceful, and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to pivot quickly and maintain a positive attitude.
•Excellent communication in Japanese and English (fluency is a plus).

Experience:12+ yearsEntertainment industryEvents

Skills:LeadershipMentorshipStrategic thinkingOrganizational skillsCommunication

Languages:JapaneseEnglish

Company Brief

Netflix

Global subscription streaming service that produces and distributes movies, TV series, and games across multiple devices, operating worldwide with extensive original content and localized offerings.

Industry: Streaming Platforms

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Los Gatos, United States

Founded: 1997

Glassdoor: 4.1

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Netflix

7 months ago

Japan Events Lead

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 19 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Tokyo

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Oversee Japan event strategy for short- and long-term business needs.
•Serve as a strategic thought partner across Events & Screenings and related teams (Publicity, Photo & AV Studio, Awards, Comms, Marketing, Content).
•Lead cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration to achieve high-impact event and campaign goals.
•Manage budgets, title staffing, and day-to-day team management, including forecasting based on title prioritization.
•Conceptualize and deliver consumer-centric event experiences, including adapting to hybrid/virtual formats and managing external vendors/agencies.

Key Requirements

•12+ years of events experience, preferably in entertainment, including managing, executing, planning, and staffing events at an agency, studio, network, or brand.
•Experience as a people manager.
•Strong ability to work independently and under pressure, exercising sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
•Strategic, resourceful, and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to pivot quickly and maintain a positive attitude.
•Excellent communication in Japanese and English (fluency is a plus).

Experience:12+ yearsEntertainment industryEvents

Skills:LeadershipMentorshipStrategic thinkingOrganizational skillsCommunication

Languages:JapaneseEnglish

Company Brief

Netflix

Global subscription streaming service that produces and distributes movies, TV series, and games across multiple devices, operating worldwide with extensive original content and localized offerings.

Industry: Streaming Platforms

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Los Gatos, United States

Founded: 1997

Glassdoor: 4.1

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor