Director, Product & Technology Communications

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.

Location: Los Gatos, CA or Los Angeles, CA

The Opportunity

Are you a strategic storyteller who thrives at the intersection of technology, entertainment, and culture? Do you have a passion for shaping narratives that inspire millions and position innovative products at the forefront of industry conversations? We’re seeking a Director, Product & Technology Communications to lead and elevate Netflix’s global communications strategy, working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional partners to tell the story of our technology, product innovation, and culture to the world.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and lead global product and technology communications strategies that showcase Netflix’s innovation and reinforce our reputation as a category leader.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, product, and engineering teams, shaping and articulating our technology and innovation stories.

• Own the media strategy and execution for all product announcements, launches, and milestone moments—securing impactful coverage in top-tier technology, business, and consumer outlets.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, influencers, and key opinion formers across tech, entertainment, and business media.

• Identify and secure high-impact speaking opportunities and industry stages for Netflix executives and technical leaders.

• Oversee the development of all product comms materials, including press releases, talking points, media pitches, blog content, and executive bylines.

• Monitor industry trends and competitive activity, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement within the communications team and across the organization.

• Lead and mentor a small team of communications professionals, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in communications, with significant expertise in product and technology communications for high-profile consumer tech or entertainment brands.

• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience managing high-performing teams and a desire to mentor and train others.

• A proven track record of leading complex, multi-channel launch strategies and securing impactful media coverage.

• Strong relationships with leading tech, business, and entertainment media, with a portfolio of high-impact placements.

• Skills of an exceptional storyteller, experienced in bringing complex technology products to life for broad consumer audiences.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting compelling stories for diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and build trusted relationships across product, engineering, and executive teams.

• Experience advising and preparing C-level executives for high-visibility moments, including media interviews and industry events.

• An entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Deep curiosity about technology, entertainment, intellectual property, privacy, and the evolving digital landscape.

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 $380,000 - $775,000.

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.

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.