Netflix · 3 months ago
Director, Content Protection, Intellectual Property
Los Angeles,California,United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$280K/yr - $960K/yr
10+ years expNetflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships globally. They are seeking a Director of Content Protection to lead efforts in combatting online piracy and protecting their entertainment content, collaborating with various stakeholders and law enforcement agencies.
Digital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentTVVideo Streaming
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive global content protection strategy, focused on mitigating the impacts of post-release digital online piracy
Lead and develop a global team of high performing content protection professionals
Collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, litigation, content security, marketing, publicity, and government affairs
Work externally with our industry coalitions, law enforcement, and outside counsel to lead our anti-piracy criminal referrals and civil litigation
Manage our online enforcement program, focusing on vendor management for online scanning and takedown efforts
Lead on our strategy for intermediary engagement, both bi-laterally and through industry-wide efforts
Leverage internal and external content protection data and research to drive strategy and optimize outcomes
Provide expert guidance and training to internal teams and external partners on best practices for content protection
Support content security and incident response teams in mitigating pre-release piracy and leak investigations and response
Qualification
Required
J.D. and membership in good standing in at least one state bar
At least 10 years of experience in Content Protection, IP litigation, or a related role within the entertainment industry, including 3+ years of experience in Content Protection within the entertainment industry
Strong knowledge and experience working with third party digital rights management platforms (e.g. YouTube, Meta, TikTok)
Demonstrated leadership experience in building, managing, mentoring and inspiring teams
Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to simplify complex content protection and intellectual property matters and communicate with respective audiences
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly assess and respond to urgent matters
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the film and television industry including working with senior leadership
Preferred
Experience with IP enforcement for consumer products, music, experiences and games is a plus
Benefits
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
Life and Serious Injury Benefits
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.
Company
Netflix
Netflix is an online streaming platform that enables users to watch TV shows and movies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$63.91BKey Investors
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2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $59B
2024-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2018-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2.67M
Leadership Team
Gregory Peters
Co-CEO
Ted Sarandos
Co-CEO
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