Head of Content Acquisition, Canada, Prime Video

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 123,800 - 206,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Toronto is seeking an experienced professional to develop the content acquisition strategy for Prime Video Canada. The role requires 8+ years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of the digital video landscape.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing relationships with content providers and internal teams, driving operational improvements, and documenting content plans and financial metrics. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in account management, business development, content licensing, or finance.
• Strong knowledge of digital video distribution technologies.
• Experience managing multiple account relationships and deals.

Responsibilities

• Build a plan for compelling content for Amazon customers.
• Develop content acquisition strategy for Prime Video Canada.
• Document content plans and financial metrics for senior leadership.
• Use data to inform decision-making.
• Manage relationships with content providers and studios.
• Drive improvement in operational aspects with digital content suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal teams across Amazon Prime Video.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Content licensing

Finance experience

Digital video distribution knowledge

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Do you want to define the next generation of how and what Amazon customers are watching? Prime Video is one of the leading digital video services on the Internet today, and we're just getting started changing the way millions of people enjoy content. Now available in more than 240 countries and territories, Prime Video offers customers the broadest selection of any on‑demand video service, including our critically‑acclaimed Amazon Originals such as Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, The Boys, Reacher, Fallout, Off Campus, exclusives, live concerts and sports.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Build a plan to have the most compelling content for our Amazon customers.
• Develop and execute the content acquisition strategy for Prime Video Canada.
• Develop and document content plans, financial metrics and goals for senior leadership.
• Use customer behavior, usage and consumption data to inform decision‑making.
• Build and grow relationships with senior‑level leaders at content providers.
• Manage relationships with studios, channel groups and more niche video media organizations.
• Drive continuous improvement in all operational aspects of Amazon’s relationship with its digital content suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal teams across all functional areas within Amazon Prime Video.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of account management, business development, content licensing or finance experience.
• 8+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of the digital video landscape, including a solid understanding of digital video distribution technologies.
• Experience in media licensing models, evaluation metrics and deal terms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience converting insights into strategy and communicating complex ideas clearly and logically in written communication.
• Experience managing a large number of account relationships and deals simultaneously, ideally related to media/entertainment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Compensation

CAN, ON, Toronto – 123,800.00 – 206,700.00 CAD annually. The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well‑being.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.