Senior Specialist, Sponsorships EMEA
Netflix
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.
The Brand Partnerships team collaborates with external partners and internal cross-functional teams to create compelling campaigns, activations, sponsorships, and innovative solutions. As part of our overall marketing efforts, we partner with admired consumer brands to promote our titles and fuel fandom with creative marketing campaigns that drive outsized conversation, creating more ways for fans to connect with the content and IP that they love. Since the launch of Netflix Ads in late 2022, we have continued to innovate our partnership offering, developing new integrated solutions for brands to connect with our content and IP, while continuing to provide an outstanding experience to all our members and ad-supported subscribers.
About The Role
We are looking for a Sponsorships Senior Specialist for a temporary cover lasting 12 - 14 months starting in February 2026.
As the Senior Specialist, Sponsorships, EMEA you will support the management and advancement of sponsorships solutions across the Netflix ecosystem in EMEA [UK, FR, IT, ES, DE]. You will lead day-to-day operations and serve as a connection point between Brand Partnerships, the Ad Sales organisation and cross-functional teams. Broadly, you will:
Support the development and execution of sponsorship programs across EMEA
Drive Single Title Sponsorship go-to-market strategy for Netflix IP across the region
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to package sponsorship opportunities for sales
Key Responsibilities:
Manage real-time tracking of sponsorship availability, ongoing pitches, and confirmed campaigns at the market level to support Sales and cross-functional team initiatives
Inform and support packaging, pricing, and go-to-market [GTM] strategy of Sponsorships across Netflix IP
Lead responses to daily inbound communications with sales regarding sponsorship opportunities
Distribute regular updates to Sales teams about available Sponsorships
Work closely with Legal & Ad Policy teams to vet brands for Sponsorships
Collaborate with marketing & product teams to develop and unlock new capabilities tied to Sponsorships
Key Requirements:
5 or more years of experience in sponsorship management within linear and/or streaming environments, or in Ad Sales account management
Understanding of key EMEA media markets (UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy)
Demonstrated project management or program management skills
Experience working cross-functionally across Marketing, Sales, Product Management, Finance, Legal, and Research teams
Broad understanding of the ad-supported & sponsorship-driven entertainment and sports environments, across linear and streaming distribution
Experience with pricing & packaging sponsorships across linear, on-demand streaming, social, and experiential channels
Strong project management skills and attention to detail
Understanding of “content-driven” sensitivities related to brand association and endorsement
Ability to partner and support sales teams through the sales cycle process
Proficiency in an additional European language (French, Spanish, and/or German) is a plus, though not required
Attributes
Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Approaches challenges with a positive attitude and adapts well to dynamic environments
Can effectively prioritise across multi-title on-going projects
Can flourish in our unique company culture
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.
