Netflix’s First Fort Monmouth Jobs Come with Eye‑Opening Six‑Figure Salaries

Netflix’s new Fort Monmouth, New Jersey studio project has officially entered its hiring phase — and the salaries attached to the first two positions are turning heads across the state. As the streaming giant builds its massive $1 billion East Coast flagship campus, it has posted its first production‑related jobs, signaling that real staffing is now underway.

💼 The First Two Netflix Jobs — And Their Salaries

Netflix has posted two major roles that will help run the future studio campus:

• Director of Studio Operations — Salary range $420,000 to $790,000 per year.
  This is the top operational leadership role for the entire Fort Monmouth studio.
• Manager of Studio Sites & Services — Salary range $181,000 to $323,000 per year.
  This position oversees day‑to‑day facility operations, engineering, maintenance, and safety across the studio campus.

These salaries reflect Netflix’s “top‑of‑market” pay philosophy and the scale of responsibility required to run a 292‑acre production hub.

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🎬 What the Fort Monmouth Studio Will Become

The redevelopment will include:

• 12 full‑scale soundstages
• Production support buildings
• Offices and creative spaces
• A multi‑phase construction timeline through 2027–2028

Netflix broke ground in 2025 and expects the first soundstages to open in 2027, with full completion by 2028.

📈 Why These Jobs Matter for New Jersey

The Fort Monmouth project is expected to create:

• 1,500 permanent jobs once fully operational
• Significant boosts to local businesses, housing demand, and tourism
• Long‑term economic growth for Monmouth County and surrounding towns

New Jersey has backed the project with major incentives, including $387 million in Aspire tax credits and a 40% production tax credit for in‑state filming.

🧭 Where to Apply

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Netflix is posting Fort Monmouth positions on its official careers page, with more roles expected as construction progresses and the studio moves closer to opening.

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