Creative Development Executive, Young Adult

Amazon Inc.; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

RSUs and sign-on payments

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon MGM Studios seeks a Creative Development Executive to lead YA programming from development through launch for Prime Video. You will identify strong material, guide top talent, and shape concepts, scripts, and IP with industry relationships.

You will manage creative projects across departments, recruit top-tier talent, and serve as the primary contact for series partners, ensuring high-quality development and successful launches.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of series development experience.
• Knowledge of the global media landscape.
• Experience working with casting, production, research, PR, business and legal affairs.
• Experience overseeing all creative aspects of development, production and post production.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop YA programming for Prime Video Series.
• Oversee the creative project management of a series through production, post and launch.
• Collaborate across Amazon’s Global Media Entertainment businesses.
• Partner with writers, directors, actors and producers.
• Recruit top-tier new talent.
• Serve as internal and external primary contact for Series.

Skills

Series development

Global media landscape

Cross-functional collaboration

Development production oversight

Job description

Job ID: 10582453 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon MGM Studios is the home for talent, creating and producing Original films and television series for a global audience. Original series premiere exclusively on Prime Video, which is available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Amazon MGM Studios also produces and acquires Original movies for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video.

Amazon MGM Studios seeks a Creative Development Executive to join our Young Adult (YA) team. As a Creative Executive, you have a track record of successful television development and proven industry relationships. You have the ability to identify high quality material and give creative guidance and feedback to top level talent on concepts, IP, pitches and scripts. You are passionate about the YA space and ingratiated in emerging talent and relevant voices. You will oversee the entire process of a television show from development through launch. You will be joining a self-motivated, passionate and highly collaborative team environment.

Key job responsibilities

• Identify and develop young adult programming for Prime Video Series
• Oversee the creative project management of a series through production, post and launch
• Collaborate across Amazon’s Global Media Entertainment businesses
• Partner with a cross section of our premium global talent deals: writers, directors, actors and producers
• Recruit top-tier new talent
• Serve as internal and external primary contact for Series

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of series development experience
• Knowledge of the global media landscape
• Experience working with other departments such as casting, production, research, PR, business and legal affairs
• Experience overseeing all creative aspects of development production and post production

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of creative executive experience
• Experience developing content that is award nominated, or from a broadcast network or streaming platform

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of creative executive experience
• Experience developing content that is award nominated, or from a broadcast network or streaming platform

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CA, Culver City - 141,300.00 - 191,100.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.