Netflix Names Steve Wilson to Head Podcast Deals

WHO:

Deadline - Steve Wilson was tapped to head Netflix’s podcast division and lead its podcast acquisitions.

Variety - Netflix hired Steve Wilson to lead podcast content acquisitions on a contract basis.

Deadline - Wilson previously worked as an executive at Apple Podcasts.

Variety - Before joining Netflix, Wilson most recently headed marketing for Apple Podcasts and partnered with podcasters and networks.

WHAT:

Deadline - Netflix contracted Wilson to lead its podcast acquisitions.

Variety - Wilson will lead Netflix’s podcast content acquisitions on a contract basis.

Deadline - Wilson worked across editorial, partner relations, and marketing during his time at Apple.

WHY:

Deadline - Netflix is seeking new growth opportunities as it develops its podcast division.

HOW:

Deadline - Wilson spent 15 years at Apple.

Variety - Wilson spent 15 years at Apple before heading to Netflix.

(UPDATED October 27, 2026 02:15 UTC)

Netflix has hired Steve Wilson on a contract basis to lead podcast content acquisitions as the company looks for new growth opportunities in the medium. Wilson spent 15 years at Apple, most recently heading marketing for Apple Podcasts and working with podcasters and networks. His Apple experience also included editorial and partner relations.