Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 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.
Netflix is seeking a Comms Manager, Nordics to support our Nordic Corporate Comms team. Our ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and a relationship builder who can be a trusted partner and adviser to teams across multiple disciplines in the Nordics. The role will be based out of our Nordic HQ in Stockholm and will require periodic travel to other locations in the Nordics
This is a unique opportunity as the role will include strategic communications and help build out the Netflix brand towards key media, the creative industry, and key opinion formers in the Nordics. The right candidate can skillfully and thoughtfully craft narratives and turn complex concepts into concise stories for media (print, online, etc.).
The position will play a critical role on a small team overseeing Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, so the responsibilities are wide-ranging, and tasks can shift from day to day. The ideal candidate has a proclivity toward strategy, goal-setting, problem-solving, and driving momentum. Overall responsibilities and expectations for the position include, but are not limited to:
- Create and execute plans to elevate Netflix in the Nordics in trade and consumer press
- Frame compelling narratives for Netflix through high-quality media placements in entertainment business outlets
- Build PR campaigns, activations, and narratives that potentially can scale across the region
- Acts as a spokesperson and liaison between Netflix and the media
- Determine strategic and opportunistic PR initiatives, industry-facing events, and conferences and develop programs that will reinforce the Netflix brand in the Nordics
- Handle crisis-response issues timely, calmly and brilliantly
- Craft announcements, pitches, and other PR materials
- Make wise decisions, even when faced with ambiguity, and think strategically
Qualifications- 8+ years of experience in communications, preferably within media, advertising, entertainment, and/or technology industries
- A good understanding of the Nordic media and entertainment landscape and the confidence to build relationships with journalists - proactively pitching business, tech, and media stories across TV, radio, and news outlets
- Skilled in executive communications and partnership
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Strong project management
- Ability to work proactively, independently, and juggle multiple tasks at once
- Have a good understanding of local cultures across the Nordic region
- Meticulous organisational skills, good judgment of brand and comms risks, and effective time management
- Have a point of view, and be able to offer your unique perspective and voice
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
