Technical Production Specialist

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next. The Opportunity: The Production & Studio Services team at Netflix delivers comprehensive physical production solutions to enable and elevate promotional, marketing, social, and internal content. We do this by developing scalable services, systems, and workflows, while driving innovation through creative technology. We also manage essential resources, including labor and vendor solutions, internal studios, and production equipment. In this role you will be supporting day-to-day technical production and studio operations and the intake and project management of services, equipment, and studio requests. You will also collaborate on the implementation and improvement of new services and production resources. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and a nimble logistical planner with a passion for technical production. They excel at connecting the dots across people, simultaneous projects, and complex needs in order to identify the most efficient resourcing approach. With a blended understanding of studio, equipment, logistics, and finance, they facilitate smooth project and department operations and can solve problems across the spectrum of technical production. Responsibilities: * Manage studio bookings, equipment requests and calendar, ensuring we are maximizing the utilization of our spaces and gear, devising creative solutions to allocate resources across various projects efficiently * Support the project management of requests to ensure all elements are executed timely: equipment and studio facilitation, project and crew scheduling, deliveries and pickups, quoting and invoicing. * Maintain equipment inventory and protocols, maintaining item accuracy, facilitating repairs, maintaining digital tracking and barcoding, and building equipment reservations * Collaborate on the development of studio updates and improvements * Support with the creation of best practices documentation, guidebooks, and project templates, including but not limited to: call sheets, technical specifications, workflow guides, etc. * Support the development and maintenance operational best practices across studio workflows, and own the training and associated materials for teams, internal and external * Maintain up to date location and equipment documentation inclusive of electrical maps, technical specifications, utilization instructions, rate cards, quality control guidelines, etc. * Support project and department finances including invoice submissions, vendor quotes, equipment purchases, and project wrap * Stay up to date with needs across all user groups to identify patterns in studio, location, and equipment so we can make informed decisions on future improvements * Support the project management of requests to ensure all elements are executed timely and all creative and technical needs are met * Support vendor and crew onboarding Qualifications: * Coordination: 5+ years experience in production coordination, equipment rentals, and/or internal studio * Client Services: 5+ years in a front facing role liaising directly with clients or stakeholders * Technical Expertise: 5+ years working with professional film equipment, either in a hands-on capacity as an engineer, a rental or sales agent, or within an internal studio. Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date on industry trends * Inventory Management: 3+ years working with inventory tracking software * Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships. * Bias to Action: Self motivated and able to work autonomously. Proactive about building solutions and improvements. Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of hourly pay; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in hourly pay 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 hourly range for this role is $57.21 - $87.02. 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. 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.