Specialist, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Canada

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 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

The Communications team at Netflix is hiring a Specialist to work on Corporate and Public Affairs initiatives and help tell the story of Netflix in Canada. This role is based out of the Toronto office. Experience working with the media in Canada is a requirement for this role.

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. This role will create and manage communications strategies, pitches and announcements. 

Key to this role is being creative and proactive, making wise decisions, and exercising sound judgment even when faced with ambiguity. Additionally, the role requires a collaborative team player who is resourceful, optimistic, and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities: 

• Track, vet, and respond to media requests

• Draft communications plans, announcements, briefing materials, and messaging documents 

• Assemble and keep press lists up to date; developing and nurturing media contacts 

• Identify impactful story angles, craft pitches, and secure stories centered around Netflix’s business in Canada

• Track, analyze and circulate press coverage reports and competitive research

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in corporate or agency settings with a focus on corporate communications and/or public affairs

• Working media relationships at traditional and emerging business, trade and consumer outlets

• A good understanding of the entertainment business and regulatory landscape in Canada

• Experience handling a high volume of complex projects and tasks for multiple people and teams while simultaneously managing competing priorities

• Ability to leverage insights, develop and secure stories aligned to company priorities

• Clear and concise communication style; strong written and verbal skills that can effectively convey complex ideas 

• Meticulous organizational skills, good judgment of brand and comms risks, and effective time management

• A curious and ambitious self-starter with an interest in what drives conversation and how Netflix can be at the forefront

• Have a point of view, and be able to offer a unique perspective and voice

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range.

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Supplemental Health and Dental Plans, Mental Health support, a RRSP Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs.  Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.

Netflix is a unique culture and environment.  Learn more here.

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.