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.

At Netflix, we aspire to entertain the world—creating great stories from anywhere and delivering greater choice and control to our members everywhere. The Global Affairs team advances this mission engaging with policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders worldwide to ensure a healthy, open, and innovation-friendly environment for storytelling and streaming. Our U.S. federal affairs team, based in Washington D.C., is at the forefront of advocating for policies that shape the future of entertainment and technology. With a growing content slate and new businesses in live events, games, and advertising, it is an exciting time to join the Netflix team.

The Opportunity

Netflix is seeking a Senior Manager of U.S. Regulatory Affairs to join our UCAN team. This role will be central to developing Netflix’s federal regulatory strategy, building trusted relationships with policymakers, and advising our business leaders on the rapidly evolving policy landscape in Washington. This role will report to the Head of U.S. Federal Affairs.

Key Responsibilities 

In this role you will: 

Lead development of Netflix’s federal regulatory strategy across priority issues, including telecommunications, privacy, consumer protection, competition, and labor.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with leaders and staff at key federal agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission. 

Advise the business on regulatory developments and their impact on Netflix.

Partner with internal business teams to proactively identify policy risks and opportunities and translate complex issues into actionable strategies.

Develop high-impact advocacy materials, including policy strategy, regulatory and legislative analysis, talking points, presentations, and regulatory filings.

Build coalitions with industry and civil society.

Help manage external consultants and associations to ensure alignment.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years in U.S. federal regulatory policy and advocacy, including in agencies, major corporations, law firms, trade associations, and/or civil society.

Expertise in technology, telecommunications, media, labor and/or competition policy. Experience with the FCC and/or FTC is highly preferred. 

Familiarity with relevant Congressional committees, including House Energy & Commerce and Judiciary; Senate Commerce and Judiciary.

Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and experience in fast-paced, cross-functional collaboration.

Excellent judgment, research skills, and attention to detail.

Bachelor’s degree required; relevant advanced degree preferred.

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 $250,000-$530,000. 

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 detail 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.