Manager, State Regulatory & Production Policy

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 278 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

This role is dedicated to U.S. State Regulatory and Production Policy, focusing on California within the UCAN Public Policy team, and reports to the Director of U.S. State Regulatory and Production Policy. It is based in Los Angeles, California, with significant travel to Sacramento. 

The UCAN Public Policy team within Global Public Policy advocates for a legislative and regulatory environment conducive to growth in the U.S. and Canada and serves as a strategic partner to internal business groups as they navigate the policy world. 
                                                                                                                                           

As part of this team, the successful candidate will lead Netflix's legislative and regulatory efforts in Sacramento, working with policymakers, industry groups, and third-party advocates to promote sound regulatory practices.           

Responsibilities

• Represent Netflix before California policymakers on a myriad of issues including artificial intelligence (AI), advertising, consumer protection, and privacy.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute strategies to promote sound laws and regulations in California.
• Monitor, analyze, and address proposed California legislation, regulations, and public policies that impact Netflix.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key legislators, government officials, industry stakeholders, third party advocates, and coalition partners.
• Prepare and deliver testimony, position statements, and other communications to industry groups, third-party advocates, and policymakers. 
• Represent Netflix at legislative hearings, public meetings, and industry events.
• Ensure compliance with all lobbying laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in government or public policy.
• Ability to develop a deep understanding of the California political, legislative, and regulatory process. 
• Established a network of contacts within the California state legislature and government agencies.
• Skilled advocate with a keen ability to build relationships with diverse groups. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Knowledge of AI and technology policy issues, including data privacy and consumer protection, is helpful but not required.
• Experience working with or within studios, technology companies, or industry associations is helpful but not necessary. 
• Willingness to travel frequently between Los Angeles and Sacramento.

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. The range for this role is $130,000 - $380,000. 

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 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 details about our Benefits here.

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

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background 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.

Job is open for no less than 20 days and will be removed when the position is filled.