WSJ News Exclusive | Netflix is ​​interviewing several external candidates for the new senior role overseeing the ad-supported level

Netflix is seeking an executive to lead the creation of its ad-supported tier of service, and has interviewed candidates from outside the company, according to people familiar with the matter.

The candidates also include Chief Development Officer Pooja Midha. Comcast The ad unit, which has conducted extensive interviews with Netflix in recent weeks, said the people.