Creative Executive , Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon Inc.; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon MGM Studios Japan is the Tokyo-based production and development arm focusing on local Japanese original content for Prime Video. The role oversees the lifecycle of original scripted local productions from sourcing to execution, reporting to the Head of JP Local Originals.

The Creative Executive will bring experience in content development, either as a producer or commissioner, with a strong network and instincts for selecting, developing, producing, and greenlighting projects in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of creative executive experience
• Experience overseeing all creative aspects of development, production and post production
• Experience working with casting, production, research, PR, business and legal affairs
• Business level Japanese (N1+) and English proficiency

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and develop high-potential projects aligned with Amazon's content strategy
• Cultivate and manage relationships with top-tier producers, writers, directors, and talent in Japan
• Drive projects from concept to screen, ensuring premium quality and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with global Amazon teams to align local productions with international standards
• Represent Amazon MGM Studios at industry events and negotiations

Skills

Creative executive

Development management

Relationship management

Japanese/English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising or business

Job description

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.

Our Japan Local Originals team is now seeking an exceptional Creative Executive to focus on Scripted Series and Local Original Movies. This pivotal role involves managing the entire lifecycle of original scripted local productions, from sourcing and development to execution, reporting directly to the Head of JP Local Originals.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in content development, either as a producer or commissioner, with a comprehensive understanding of the domestic scripted TV and film landscape. We're looking for someone with proven creative instincts in selecting, developing, producing, and greenlighting projects, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and established industry relationships.

This Tokyo-based position requires a dynamic, outgoing, and self-motivated individual capable of juggling multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The successful applicant will oversee numerous projects in various stages of development and production, manage a high volume of submissions, and attend frequent meetings with industry professionals. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Japanese content on a global streaming platform.

Amazon MGM Studios は世界中の視聴者向けにオリジナル映画やテレビシリーズを制作、制作しています。オリジナルシリーズは、世界240以上の国と地域で視聴できるプライム・ビデオでのみプレミア上映されます。Amazon MGM Studiosは、劇場公開用のオリジナル映画やプライムビデオ専用のオリジナル映画も制作および購入しています。

現在、日本ローカルオリジナルチームでは、脚本ありのシリーズと国内オリジナル映画を担当する優秀なクリエイティブエグゼクティブを募集しています。この重要な役割は、オリジナルの脚本ありローカル制作の全過程（企画、開発から実行まで）を管理し、日本ローカルオリジナル部門長に直接報告することを含みます。

理想的な候補者は、プロデューサーまたはコミッショナーとしてのコンテンツ開発経験と、国内の脚本ありテレビ・映画業界に関する包括的な理解を持っていることが求められます。プロジェクトの選定、開発、制作、グリーンライトの付与において実証済みの創造的直感を持ち、優れた対人スキルと確立された業界関係を併せ持つ方を探しています。東京を拠点とするこのポジションは、迅速な環境で複数の優先度の高いタスクをこなせる、活動的で外向的、自主性のある個人を必要とします。

採用された方は、様々な段階にある多数のプロジェクトを監督し、大量の企画提案を管理し、業界のプロフェッショナルとの頻繁な会議に出席することになります。このポジションは、グローバルなストリーミングプラットフォームにおける日本のコンテンツの未来を形作る興味深い機会を提供します。

Key job responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and develop high-potential projects aligned with Amazon's content strategy
• Cultivate and manage relationships with top-tier producers, writers, directors, and talent in Japan
• Drive projects from concept to screen, ensuring premium quality and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with global Amazon teams to align local productions with international standards
• Represent Amazon MGM Studios at industry events and negotiations
• Amazonのコンテンツ戦略に沿った高いポテンシャルを持つプロジェクトの特定、評価、開発
• 日本のトップクラスのプロデューサー、脚本家、監督、タレントとの関係構築と管理
• コンセプトから画面化までのプロジェクト推進、プレミアム品質とコスト効率の確保
• グローバルなAmazonチームとの協力による、ローカル制作と国際基準の調整
• 業界イベントや交渉でのAmazon MGM Studiosの代表

About the team

Amazon MGM Studios Japan is the Tokyo-based production and development arm focusing on local Japanese original content for Prime Video. The studio produces both scripted and unscripted content, including anime, aiming to deliver high-quality local stories to both domestic and international audiences.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of creative executive experience
• Experience overseeing all creative aspects of development production and post production
• Experience working with other departments such as casting, production, research, PR, business and legal affairs
• Speak, write, and read fluently in Japanese at a business level or above (N1+)
• Speak, write, and read in English at a business level or above

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, advertising or business

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