Creative - Creative Consultant

Description: Creative Consultant, Unscripted - India

Location: Mumbai, India

12‐month Contract Role

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Creative Consultant for our Unscripted Creative team in Mumbai. This role will report to the Director, Unscripted Series. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of the unscripted landscape on TV, OTT as well as platforms like YouTube. Knowledge of global formats, new nonfiction genres, emerging trends, and the content creator business is expected.

The candidate will manage the execution and launch of the series/specials, working with internal cross‐functional partners such as Production Management, Post Production, Content Ops, VFX, Marketing and Publicity.

A successful candidate will have a strong sense of narrative structure, a regional sensibility and the ability to guide a project from pitch/idea through to delivery, in keeping with Netflix's global standards of quality and storytelling. They will be self‐motivated, proactive, quick‐thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough, and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities across projects at varying stages of the life cycle. At all times, an unwavering attention to creative detail is necessary.

They will have excellent problem‐solving skills, with the ability to think about the best solution in the best interest of the company as issues arise. This is a demanding and fast‐moving position that requires someone who is a proactive and positive thinker, and who is able to exercise sensitivity, good judgment and initiative while working with a high‐volume production slate and a diverse range of creative/production partners.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Development/Pre‐Production/Setup of show

Work closely with producers, creators, writers and the external creative team to develop projects and assess for long‐term viability

Work with finance, legal, product, post and external production teams on establishing key schedules and workflows while optimising budgets

Develop and foster relationships with a multitude of producing partners/third parties

Manage and maintain various internal trackers, documents and communication, demonstrating ownership of these resources and operational efficiency and leadership

Partner with cross‐functional teams (Content Ops, Marketing, PR, Legal, Product) to facilitate information sharing and address incoming requests

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in development of Indian unscripted content, and experience leading a project from pitch/development to post‐launch

A genuine passion for content, with a deep commitment to making content a central part of your life and work

Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively

Strong relationships with creators, production partners, and talent

Ability to handle a fast‐paced environment, simultaneously supervising several projects in various phases of production (from evaluation to production through delivery)

Team player who operates in a fast‐paced, team‐oriented setting

Understanding of how to prioritise and respond accordingly while being an effective communicator

Willingness to continue learning to ensure understanding of the business and slate needs

Ability to take educated risks and think out of the box

Proven communication skills; highly articulate and professional, both in written and verbal forms of English and Hindi

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