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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for showrunner in the United States is $70,857.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,000.00 and $88,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Showrunner's day-to-day responsibilities often include overseeing the writers' room, guiding script development, making key casting and creative decisions, and coordinating with directors, producers, and network executives. They are responsible for managing budgets, setting production schedules, and ensuring the overall vision of the series is consistently maintained from development through post-production. Collaboration and frequent communication with various department heads, including costume, art, and editorial, are central to the job. Balancing creative control with practical production demands is a common challenge, and requires nimble problem-solving and decision-making throughout each stage of production.

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A Showrunner is the head creative and managerial lead of a television show, responsible for overseeing all aspects of production, from scripting to final edits. They manage writers, directors, and production teams to ensure the show aligns with its vision and budget. Unlike a director, who focuses on individual episodes, the Showrunner maintains consistency across the entire series. Their role is a blend of storytelling, business management, and leadership.

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To thrive as a Showrunner, you need extensive experience in television production, strong storytelling abilities, and a deep understanding of script development, typically gained through years of writing, producing, and directing in the industry. Familiarity with industry-standard editing software, script-writing programs (such as Final Draft), production management tools, and union regulations is important. Exceptional leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to build and motivate creative teams set standout showrunners apart. These competencies are crucial for overseeing all creative and logistical aspects of a show, ensuring a cohesive production that meets creative goals and deadlines.

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Senior Manager, Business Affairs - Original Series

Netflix

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Netflix rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 76 rated media


Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what's next.
About the Role:
Netflix is seeking a Senior Manager to join the Business Affairs team for Original Series, Drama, focused on scripted original drama series. The successful candidate will work closely with the entire Original Series Drama team (e.g., Creative, Production, Finance, Marketing) and take on wide-ranging responsibilities including:
  • Negotiate and draft rights, writer, showrunner, producer, director, actor, overall/first look, and other above-the-line talent agreements with a keen understanding of industry standards and deal contexts;
  • Oversee business and legal affairs for series projects throughout all stages from script development through post-production and exhibition on Netflix's global streaming service from a legal and, eventually, a business standpoint, with the ability to navigate through complex matters that arise during the production lifecycle;
  • Support and work closely with internal partners and stakeholders such as Creative, Production, and Labor executives;
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with external parties; and
  • Serve as a strategic partner to help manage the voluminous drama slate.

The role requires dexterity with traditional business and legal affairs issues and challenges, but also an eagerness to cover a lot more ground than a conventional business and legal affairs role. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with significant volume, managing and taking ownership of multiple projects with different Business & Legal Affairs team members, working under tight timeframes, and remaining calm, collaborative, and effective throughout. While the role supports productions primarily filming within the United States and Canada ("UCAN"), experience in managing productions outside of UCAN (e.g. the UK) is valued.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Understanding of and familiarity with the scripted series production process, and especially the business and legal affairs of series production.
  • Exceptional critical thinking skills marked by an ability to analyze business needs and drive strategic results in the deal-making process, with a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to cultivate internal and external relationships.
  • Willingness to innovate and engage in creative problem-solving.
  • Ability to work independently and adaptability to pivot as necessary, especially in the wake of change.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, possessing the confidence to counsel business partners in making decisions that have legal & business impacts.
  • Excellent project and time management skills.
  • Curiosity and openness to learn and apply learnings to evolve.
  • Tech-savvy individual with proficiency in Google Suite and cloud-based document and database systems.
  • Ability to flourish in our unique company culture, reflecting our values and leadership expectations.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • BA/BS, JD, and bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
  • At least 7 years of experience in scripted television business and legal affairs, with direct experience negotiating and drafting development and production agreements for scripted series.
  • A firm grasp of all aspects of the development, production, and distribution of scripted television and robust industry knowledge.

Generally, 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 $325,000.00 - $580,000.00.
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 details 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.

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About Netflix

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997