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Netflix Creative Assistant, Nonfiction, Africa/ Arabic in Amsterdam, Netherlands
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 Assistant to support our Nonfiction Africa and Arabic content team based in Amsterdam. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, and able to pivot when necessary. This role will juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong organizational emphasis and unwavering attention to detail. This will be a demanding and fast-moving role that requires someone who is proactive and solution-oriented.
We want people from different backgrounds to feel expected, reflected, and respected at Netflix, so we are committed to providing an accessible working environment for everyone.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support creative lead by preparing presentations using Google slides
Tracking and communicating delivery dates, such as updating writing schedules
Attend notes calls and production kick-off meetings and distribute notes and action points
Coordinate logistics / technical set-up for content partner meetings
Heavy communication internally with cross-functional teams and externally with production companies, Producers, Writers and Directors
Pre-read creative materials providing summaries and thoughts to the team
Prepare reading lists for the creative team
Show initiative in finding new projects and strengthening current projects (cast, music etc)
The input of production data, such as pitches and submissions, into our internal systems
Support Team Leaders with ad hoc projects such as organising and supporting events.
Manage complex calendars for multiple executives, including scheduling and confirming meetings both internally and externally.
Coordinate travel arrangements, both domestically and internationally
Be the team “master of tools” for both internal and external systems
Work collaboratively with Creative Assistants in our wider EMEA teams.
Qualifications:
Experienced Assistant supporting content executives or producers or experience with administrative roles with a background in the media industry.
Fluency in English is required, and Fluency in Arabic is a plus.
Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information
Technically minded with experience in mastering multiple systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Google Mail
Team player who operates in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly
Prior experience reading scripts and providing coverage is preferred but not required
Ability to respond after hours for important, timely, or urgent matters
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.
