Senior Researcher, Series Content (Drama & Genre)

Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service for over 210 million households in more than 190 countries, connecting people of all ages with stories they love. Like our members, we love movies and TV shows, and we want the world to experience the joy of entertainment wherever and whenever they want.We are big believers in the power of the member voice – and the Series Consumer Insights team strives to bring that voice to as many business decisions as possible, especially when it comes to creating & promoting TV shows that the world will love. This requires an unparalleled level of insight into the tastes, preferences, and beliefs of viewers around the world.As a Senior Researcher, you will be a valued consultant partnering primarily with our Creative and Marketing teams. You’ll develop, execute, and socialize best-in-class research on all things series – from high-level strategic studies to better understand evolving viewing needs, to working with individual shows at various stages of their life cycles. Show-focused work can include long-lead development research, audience screenings to help optimize episodes during production, positioning studies to help promote our TV shows effectively in nuanced global markets, and strategic research to build & expand franchises.  This is a high-impact role that is crucial to the creative development of our shows & communication strategies around the world!  In this role, you will: Own the relationship with key Netflix Series creative & marketing executives (with a focus on high-budget TV shows in the action/sci-fi/fantasy/drama space), and establish a trusted, consultative partnershipIdentify & prioritize high-impact research opportunities; Design, execute and socialize a range of studies that inform a variety of strategic & show-level business decisionsWork closely with Netflix creative executives and external creators to provide insight that helps to guide show development and strengthen series during post-productionProvide insight that helps the marketing and communications teams decide how to best position Netflix series in the marketplace at a global scaleAbout you: Minimum of 7+ years of hands-on research experience at a network/studio/streamer or market research agency (ideally a mix).Well-versed in entertainment research.Experience in designing, planning, and executing research projects (both qualitative and quantitative research methods), owning them end to end.Experience socializing insights across different departments, from content/creative to marketing/communications to other researchers, pivoting to different needs seamlessly.A phenomenal communicator, written and verbal, with compelling storytelling capabilities, allowing your partners to think/feel things they wouldn’t have otherwise.Skilled at translating findings into strategic business recommendations; an expert at connecting dots and surfacing learnings from past research to apply today.A proactive self-starter, comfortable working within a self-directed culture and navigating ambiguity.An excellent collaborator, able to build strong partnerships both within your team and with business partners.Passionate about entertainment, TV and storytelling.Experience with the following is a bonus, but not required: Managing international research in markets outside the USContent development insightsIP adaptation research (e.g. shows based on video games, comic books, etc.) and a nuanced understanding of fandomsThis employer is a corporate member ofmyGwork – LGBTQ+ professionals, the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals,students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.

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