Netflix Fires Comms Director for Using the N-Word Capitol Communicator June 23, 2018 Communications, People, Top Center Sponsored, UncategorizedNetflix fired its communications director for using the N-word at least twice during meetings, reported the Independent on June 23, which added that “Jonathan Friedland, a former Disney executive, said he felt “awful” for what he described as a “lapse”.“In an internal memo sent to Netflix employees, chief executive Reed Hastings apologised for not firing Mr Friedland sooner.““I’ve made a decision to let go of Jonathan Friedland,” he said in a statement.““Jonathan contributed greatly in many areas, but his descriptive use of the N-word on at least two occasions at work showed unacceptably low racial awareness and sensitivity, and is not in line with our values as a company.”“Mr Friedland joined Netflix in early 2011 and became its chief spokesperson the following year.“He used the term twice in the space of several days in meetings with colleagues.”More here.Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website