WeAreNetflix
Netflix employees talking about work and life at Netflix, hosted by Netflix Senior Software Engineer Lyle Troxell.
Episodes
December 8, 2022 • 27 mins
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).
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October 26, 2022 • 24 mins
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.
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October 11, 2022 • 32 mins
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 🎮
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September 14, 2022 • 35 mins
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.
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September 7, 2022 • 3 mins
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!
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December 22, 2021 • 22 mins
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.
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November 2, 2021 • 26 mins
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.
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September 23, 2021 • 24 mins
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.
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July 27, 2021 • 27 mins
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.
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April 29, 2021 • 30 mins
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.
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January 16, 2021 • 47 mins
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.
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December 4, 2020 • 38 mins
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.
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November 11, 2020 • 19 mins
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).
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September 22, 2020 • 32 mins
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.
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September 8, 2020 • 37 mins
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!
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August 21, 2020 • 29 mins
In Part 2, Vernā Myers (Head of Inclusion) and Wade Davis (Vice President of Inclusion) explore what it will take to create an anti-racist organization at Netflix, and the implications for hiring, leadership, and company culture.
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August 14, 2020 • 45 mins
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.
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April 11, 2020 • 46 mins
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.
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February 4, 2020 • 38 mins
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 the...
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January 21, 2020 • 40 mins
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.
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