Head of Content Acquisition, Prime Video Germany

Amazon; München; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amazon in Munich seeks a seasoned Head of Content Acquisition for Prime Video Germany to lead licensing of first-run and library titles, negotiate with major studios, and guide multi-year investment plans. The role requires building a high-performing team and delivering strong customer engagement through a curated library.

You will directly influence content strategy, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration with Programming, Legal, Finance, and Product to optimize viewership across devices.

Qualifikationen

• Experience building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong background in licensing and negotiating first-run and library deals.
• Ability to manage multi-year content budgets and analyze performance metrics.

Aufgaben

• Own and execute the SVOD content acquisition strategy for Prime Video Germany.
• Build and manage a cross-genre content portfolio to maximize viewing hours.
• Negotiate with US majors and German partners for licenses and co-productions.
• Own the annual content budget and multi-year investment plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Programming, Legal, Finance, and Product.
• Lead a team of Content Acquisition Managers and establish scalable deal-making processes.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Content licensing

Budget management

Negotiation

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Content Acquisition, Prime Video Germany

Job ID: 10503795 | Amazon Digital Germany GmbH

Come build the future of entertainment with us. Are you interested in helping shape the future of movies and television? Do you want to help define the next generation of how and what Amazon customers are watching?
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favourite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Fallout, Heads of State, Reacher, Red One, Road House, The Accountant 2, The Boys, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and The Summer I Turned Pretty; UK produced Originals such as The Girlfriend, Steal, Clarkson’s Farm, Molly-Mae: Behind it All, My Fault: London and Last One Laughing UK; licensed fan favorites such as Nine Perfect Strangers S2 and The Assassin; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including UEFA Champions League and NBA, and acclaimed sports documentaries including, Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues, Sven and the Amazon Original All or Nothing franchise, including All or Nothing: Arsenal. The team works in a dynamic environment where innovating on behalf of our customers is at the heart of everything we do. If this sounds exciting to you, please read on.

Key job responsibilities

• Own and execute the SVOD content acquisition strategy for Prime Video Germany, including Pay-1 output deals, library film & TV licenses, first-run exclusive series (1RLs), and co-productions


• Build and manage a cross-genre content portfolio that maximizes customer engagement and viewing hours while meeting efficiency targets


• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate first-run license series and co-production opportunities with local and international partners and production companies


• Serve as Amazon's primary negotiating counterpart with US Major Studios (e.g., NBCU, Sony, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount) and leading German distribution partners, production companies, and broadcasters


• Own the annual content budget and multi-year investment plan; actively participate in Amazon's operating planning cycles


• Deliver regular reporting on key business metrics, content performance, deal pipeline status, and budget utilization to senior leadership


• Build and lead a team of Content Acquisition Managers, setting strategic priorities and developing talent


• Establish scalable deal-making processes and partner management structures to ensure portfolio quality and operational efficiency


• Collaborate with internal teams across Programming, Marketing, Legal, Finance, and Product


• Use customer behavior, viewership data, and performance analytics to inform content investment decisions


• Work with in-house and external legal counsel on deal structuring and contract execution

Basic Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing a high-performing team


• Experience working and communicating with multiple stakeholders, C-level executives and cross-functional teams


• Speak, write, and read fluently in German and English at C1 level or above

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment


• Deep knowledge of the German media landscape, including key studios, production companies, broadcasters, and regulatory frameworks


• Track record of managing multi-million-dollar content budgets with demonstrated cost discipline and ROI orientation


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data (e.g., viewership metrics, financial modeling) to inform content investment decisions


• Experience in SVOD/OTT platforms or digital media businesses with a strong understanding of subscription economics


• Established network of industry relationships


• Passion for content and entertainment with strong creative instincts

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