Senior Manager, Photo

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.The Team You'll be Joining: Photo & AV Studio.The Photo & AV Studio team is a marketing function that leverages unique access to sets and talent to deliver creative and production excellence in content capture, supporting title and brand campaigns from ideation to execution.The RoleWhat photos will land a magazine spread? What behind-the-scenes videos will get fans excited?

How do we make an interview stand out visually? As the Senior Manager of Photo & AV Studio France, you will play a dual role : on one hand, you'll lead and support a team of Photo & AV Studio managers , providing strategic direction and ensuring they have the autonomy to own and deliver on their respective projects. On the other hand, you will also individually lead and execute select projects from start to finish – acting as a fully autonomous creative and production lead, directly responsible for concept development, on-set execution, and final delivery.We're seeking a strategic and creative leader to manage photo and video content for Netflix DACH campaigns – from unit photography to behind-the-scenes features to event coverage.

You'll collaborate closely with teams across Marketing, Social, and Publicity to ensure our content stands out and engages audiences.This is a role for a strong communicator and creative problem-solver who excels in both autonomous execution and team leadership. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment, be a collaborative team player, and manage multiple projects with ease.You'll partner with productions, talent, filmmakers, and internal teams across Germany, Austria and Switzerland to bring our marketing vision to life. Strong relationships, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach are key to success.We hire the best and value integrity, excellence, respect, inclusion, and collaboration.

Our culture is what makes Netflix unique.Responsibilities of the role include:Own and define the Photo & AV Studio strategy for Netflix DACH, ensuring alignment with broader marketing and business goals.Set a clear vision for your team and act as a compass within the Marketing group, guiding direction, maintaining alignment, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.Provide clarity in ways of working, establish operational excellence, and delegate effectively, ensuring workload is distributed fairly and work is well-organized without micromanaging.Communicate your vision and priorities regularly across cross-functional teams to drive alignment and momentum.Develop and execute title strategies to capture and produce creative assets that support marketing campaigns throughout their lifecycle.Act as the primary Photo & AV Studio representative internally and externally with talent, producers, and partners.Collaborate closely with Marketing, Social, Publicity, and Product teams to align on creative capture needs and ensure campaign briefs are clear and actionable.Oversee photography and video content for premieres, events, and photo shoots. Curate and deliver high-impact assets to internal teams.Hire and manage photographers and video crews, reviewing scripts and schedules, and coordinating with production.Track trends and innovations in the field; identify and onboard creative partners while building a diverse and dynamic network.Contribute to overall Marketing strategy as part of the France Marketing leadership team.Manage, develop, and support a team of Photo & AV managers, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and inclusion. Own the team budget.Skills and Requirements:10+ years of experience in visual content creation, with a strong track record of leadership in Marketing, Publicity, Social, or Communications.Experience leading creative teams, setting direction, aligning stakeholders, and managing through influence and clarity – not control.Demonstrated ability to lead with vision, drive operational excellence, and communicate effectively across a matrixed organization.Deep understanding of the photography/video industry and digital formats.Strong background in entertainment, music, TV, lifestyle, or advertising preferred.Fluent in German and English.Strong visual eye and creative instincts.Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities simultaneously.Highly organized with strong time management and communication skills.Strategic thinker with attention to detail and a hands-on approach.Passion for inclusive content creation and building a diverse network of partners.Experience working on global teams is a plus.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.