Netflix

The Opportunity

From “Small Town Scares” to “Irreverent Comedies,” the system that powers Netflix’s multitudes of personalized row recommendations is the result of years of painstaking content analysis, intricate taxonomical work, data science and pure movie and television geekery.

If you are an avid fan and a serious consumer of visual entertainment, the Product Metadata & Ratings team at Netflix is seeking a unique candidate who can capture the essence of movies, series, and specials — and turn that into data and information. This starts with digging deep into every assigned title, researching, tagging, rating, and enhancing other pieces of metadata that will help connect our members to content they’ll love.

This role will join a team of classification experts: people who can identify, collect and transform the artistic qualities of movies and series into the data that powers personalization for more than 240 million people around the world. This hire innately understands the facets, tropes and themes that allow audiences around the world to laugh, think, escape, cry and tell their friends, “You have to watch this.”

The ideal candidate is passionate about global entertainment and has extensive experience working with content, along with a deep and broad knowledge of visual media. They can succinctly and broadly communicate what’s important about a title, and why. They are comfortable working in a high-volume, high-quality, deadline- and data-driven environment with a focus on tagging and metadata. They are an excellent cross-functional partner who can relay the importance of this work to colleagues beyond their team, as well as collaborate on unique projects that use content insights in new and engaging user experiences on the Netflix service.

Responsibilities:

• Objectively analyze, tag, research and write about movies and series with attention to detail, while also understanding the underlying creative intent
• Serve as an ambassador for our business-critical titles, digging deep into the content and catalog to support strategic positioning
• Meet tight, dynamic deadlines in a fast-moving, professional environment and assure the highest quality of output
• Develop a deep understanding of Netflix’s French content slate and successfully interpret the business strategy for the region
• Multitask, self-direct and self-manage day-to-day aspects as well as other editorial and innovation projects, including A/B tests that require cross-functional collaboration
• Keep a finger on the pulse with regard to current affairs and cultural moments, while also being aware of historical, political, social and/or sensitive issues from across the region 
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills, especially with core cross-functional partners
• Represent and advocate for the Product Metadata & Ratings team, while also building successful partnerships in region
• Master internal tools and systems successfully

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4 years experience working with content via tagging, metadata application and/or title analysis and insights 
• Passionate about movies and series with a deep knowledge of the entertainment and global streaming industries, along with a finger on the pulse of the French entertainment landscape
• Knowledge of and passion for pop culture and new media trends, including other entertainment platforms
• Possess a rigorous and analytical mind, with the ability to distinguish nuances within different movie and TV genres and distil the essence of a film/series, including sharing findings in an objective, concise manner
• Experience demonstrating excellent cross-functional skills in previous roles, including written and presentation skills
• Strong leadership, time management and communication skills
• Strong ability to handle conversations with senior stakeholders whilst maintaining a collaborative approach
• Experience working with large data catalogues is a plus
• Fluency in data trackers and data management systems is a plus
• Full professional fluency in French and English is required