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WeAreNetflix

Netflix employees talking about work and life at Netflix, hosted by Netflix Senior Software Engineer Lyle Troxell.

Episodes

Netflix Films

In this final episode of the season, our Film executives discuss our upcoming Netflix Film slate, evolution in film and what’s on the horizon (where we came from, where we are going).

Dec 08, 202228 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Building a Global Franchise with La Casa De Papel

In this episode, we explore how Netflix is answering the call from fans to expand our stories both on screen and beyond. From a global hit series, to a Korean spinoff, to consumer products and live experiences, we focus on La Casa De Papel as a case study for building a global franchise.

Oct 26, 202225 minSeason 6Ep. 4

The Inside Story of Creating Games at Netflix

With an estimated 3 billion gamers in the world, Netflix is in a unique position to change the game once again, being at the intersection of entertainment and technology. We speak with Mike Verdu, VP of Games, and pull back the curtain on why and how Netflix is entering the gaming space. We also speak with Sean Krankel of Night School Studio (a Netflix game studio) about what it’s like to develop games at Netflix 🎮

Oct 11, 202233 minSeason 6Ep. 3

The Science and Storytelling of Sustainability at Netflix

Last year, Netflix made a pledge to reduce carbon emissions.. In this episode, we speak with Emma Stewart, Netflix Sustainability Officer and Shannon Bart, who leads sustainability on film and TV productions. We discuss how Netflix is progressing on climate goals and how we’re revamping aspects of the movie-making process that are more eco-friendly and sustainable.

Sep 14, 202235 minSeason 6Ep. 2

A Sneak Peek at What’s to Come for Season 6

From DVDs to streaming, the U.S. to 190+ countries and licensing to producing our own films and TV series; Netflix is no stranger to change. In Season 6 of the WeAreNetflix podcast, we're diving into the areas Netflix is evolving in as a business. This season's topics include sustainability, gaming, franchise-building, production innovation, and films, being released bi-weekly starting September 12th!

Sep 07, 20223 min

Career Growth and Development

How does career growth occur in a freedom and responsibility company like Netflix? Netflix employees including leaders in Human Resources discuss our approach to growth and development and their personal experiences within it.

Dec 22, 202123 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Working Parents at Netflix

Let's be real: being a parent and/or care giver is a full time job in of itself. Hear from working parents at Netflix about their personal experiences and how they support one another.

Nov 02, 202127 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Unique Career Paths

Remember pop singer Vitamin C whose hit song "Graduation" might have made you cry at your graduation? Well she works at Netflix now, leading the creative music direction for your favorite Netflix films and series! On this episode of the WeAreNetflix podcast, we dive into unique career paths of Netflix employees and their advice on how to be unconventionally successful.

Sep 23, 202125 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Netflix Culture: Feedback

In this special season of the WeAreNetflix Podcast, our host, Lyle Troxell, chats with Netflix colleagues from around the globe on various topics about Netflix's workplace culture. In this episode, we focus on feedback. Openness to feedback is one of the signature aspects of Netflix’s culture.

Jul 27, 202127 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Launching TikTok for Netflix

Over the last year, Netflix’s TikTok following grew by 10.5 million people -- more than any other brand. On this episode of WeAreNetflix, we talk to Gena-mour, Jimena and Kelli who manage Netflix’s TikTok accounts for the U.K, Latin America and the United States, discussing how they use TikTok to engage with fans of Netflix’s films and series.

Apr 29, 202130 minSeason 4Ep. 2

The Queen's Gambit: The Making Of

Kicking off Season 4 of the WeAreNetflix Podcast are William Horberg (Executive Producer of The Queen’s Gambit) and Blair Fetter (Director of Original Series at Netflix) for an inside look on the creative partnership between Netflix and The Queen's Gambit producers to bring this beloved series to life.

Jan 16, 202147 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Made by India, Watched By the World

In any given year, India produces more movies than any other nation on earth -- hundreds more than the United States even. On this episode of the We Are Netflix podcast, we’re joined by Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content at Netflix India, and Srishti Arya, Director of Original Film at Netflix India. They paint a picture of the robust film and television industry in India, including Netflix’s participation in it.

Dec 04, 202038 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Increasing Representation in Production Through ION

Noelle Green, Director of Production Management, explains the initiative to increase representation and diversity in Netflix’s productions through its program called ION (Inclusion, Outreach, and Networking).

Nov 11, 202020 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Building a Studio in the Cloud

Recorded prior to Covid-19, a behind the scenes look at Netflix’s efforts around building a studio in the cloud, with a focus on both Netflix’s production and post-production application efforts including studio media management.

Sep 22, 202033 minSeason 3Ep. 5

No Rules Rules: Co-CEO Reed Hastings on his new book about Netflix’s Culture

Co-CEO Reed Hastings discusses his new book, No Rules Rules (co-written by culture expert Erin Meyer), which pulls back the curtain on Netflix’s work culture including his thoughts on the first days of Netflix, how candor leads to excellence, streaming competition, and reflections on the infamous Qwikster decision. Visit norulesrules.com to get your copy today!

Sep 08, 202038 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Addressing Anti-Black Racism and Promoting Allyship in the Workplace

In part one of this two-part series, Vernā Myers (Head of Inclusion at Netflix) and Wade Davis (Vice President of Inclusion) discuss the effects of anti-Blackness, the importance of recognizing racial inequities in the workplace and helping employees to understand their role in ending those disparities.

Aug 14, 202045 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Interactive Storytelling at Netflix

Vice President of Original Series Andy Weil and Director of Product Innovation Carla Engelbrecht discuss how content and product worked together to launch Interactive Storytelling at Netflix. Using Bandersnatch as a case study, they pull back the curtain on the software they had to create, how it required more than 110 rounds of editing, and what’s next in the space of interactive for Netflix.

Apr 11, 202047 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Creative Production at Netflix

Creative Production at Netflix is a bit like air traffic control for a piece of content landing on the service. Whether it is subtitles, dubbing, tagging, trailers, imagery, marketing assets, and more - creative production is truly the intersection of content, marketing, and product. Rochelle King, Vice President of the team, discusses how being a leader means making as few decisions as possible, leaving Netflix for Spotify and then coming back, and what type of skills they look for as they grow...

Feb 04, 202038 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Legal at Netflix

After 18 years of being at Netflix and growing from a team of 1 to more than 650, David Hyman - General Counsel for Netflix - discusses what risk and innovation on the legal team looks like, what qualities they look for when hiring, and just what happened with that Stranger Things cease and desist letter.

Jan 21, 202041 minSeason 2Ep. 13

S2: Netflix Brazil

Thiago Lopes, Vice President of Marketing for Brazil, discusses Netflix’s marketing strategy and how autonomy and decision-making works regionally in a global company.

Jan 04, 202033 minSeason 2Ep. 12

S2: Netflix Korea

Jinah Kim (Director of Marketing, Korea) and Minyoung Kim (Director of Content, Korea) join us to discuss Netflix’s growth in Korea, the journey from script to screen with the Netflix original Kingdom, and how inclusion and diversity differs in Korea.

Dec 21, 201954 minSeason 2Ep. 11

S2: Animation at Netflix, Part 2

In part 2 of our special episodes highlighting Netflix Animation, we focus on the Netflix Animation studio featuring our head of character animation, James Baxter, and Netflix animation studio creative director, Phil Rynda.

Dec 02, 201936 minSeason 2Ep. 10

S2: Animation at Netflix

In a special two part series focusing on Netflix Animation, we reveal what’s on the horizon for Netflix in the Animation space. In episode 1 we have Melissa Cobb, head of Original Animation, and Mike Moon, head of Adult Animation, discuss what it is like to be a creative executive and their experiences working at Netflix.

Nov 22, 201945 minSeason 2Ep. 9

S2: Local Language Content at Netflix

Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Vice President of International Originals, discusses her journey from an assistant to content executive, what’s on the horizon for Netflix original content outside of the United States, and how the Netflix culture allows writers and showrunners to let their creative visions thrive.

Sep 03, 201933 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S2: EU Public Policy at Netflix

Director of EU Public Policy, Marzena Rembowski, discusses as we grow within Europe, how our business interacts with governments and how these decisions impact and shape the broader ecosystem of Netflix as a company.

Jul 15, 201938 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S2: Business Development and Partnerships at Netflix

Business Development at Netflix is not just about deals - it is about building partnerships that are mutually beneficial. Vice President of Business Development, Maria Ferreras, discusses business development partnerships within the EMEA region, including Telefonica and Sky and why she chose to join Netflix after 10 years working for Google and YouTube.

Jun 19, 201944 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2: Anime at Netflix

Taito Okiura, Director of International Originals - Anime and John Derderian, Director of Content - Japan discuss content strategy in Japan and what’s to come for Netflix.

May 27, 201925 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2: Brené Brown and Vernā Myers Discuss Inclusion and Diversity

In a special live taping for the WeAreNetflix podcast, Dr. Brené Brown (Research Professor at the University of Houston and author of five #1 NYT best-sellers) and Vernā Myers (Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Netflix) have a candid conversation about the difference between perfectionism versus striving for excellence and how embracing vulnerability is necessary to create an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Apr 22, 201946 minSeason 2Ep. 3