Strategy & Biz Dev Sr. Manager, Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payments

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon MGM Studios in Culver City seeks a Sr. Strategy Manager to shape the future of its film and TV slate, evaluate strategic initiatives, and drive critical business decisions.

You will analyze content strategy, collaborate with finance, marketing, content and operations, and lead cross-functional programs in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

Strong background in studio strategic analysis and data-driven decision making is required, with a passion for the evolving media landscape.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Content Strategy, Programming Strategy, and/or Marketing Strategy experience.
• Experience in verbal and written communication for executive level leaders.
• Experience leading large-scale programs/projects.
• Experience in modeling (Excel) and data analyses.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategy documents on theatrical film content investments, slate strategy, business planning, and distribution analysis; monitor slate performance and understand sources of variance.
• Identify box office trends and opportunities to inform movie investment decisions and slate strategy.
• Support long-term strategic planning for Amazon MGM, including new business models and cross-functional opportunities.
• Author business-driving documents that surface key learnings and provide recommendations for our go-forward content offering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, marketing, content, operations, and other Amazon entertainment portfolio teams to drive strategic projects from concept to execution.

Skills

Content Strategy

Marketing Strategy

Executive communication

Program leadership

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you interested in shaping the future of movies and television? 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.

Amazon MGM Studios is the movies and television development and production arm of Amazon. It is our role to produce and acquire content in service of Amazon’s Prime Video customers globally, including popular Amazon MGM Original titles such as Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Boys, Fallout, and Idea of You, as well as recent theatrical releases Creed III, Red One, and Challengers. We need your passion, innovative ideas, and creativity to continue to scale this program and take us to new heights.

The team is seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and strategic thinker to join as a Sr. Strategy Manager in Culver City. This role will play a crucial part in shaping the future of Amazon MGM Studios by helping evaluate and execute strategic initiatives and drive key business decisions. This professional should have a strong background in studio strategic analysis, business development, and a deep understanding of the media and entertainment landscape. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, works effectively with cross-functional teams, and thrives in a fast-paced setting that is constantly evolving.

Key job responsibilities

• Drive strategy documents on theatrical film content investments, slate strategy, business planning, and distribution analysis; monitor slate performance and understand sources of variance.
• Identify box office trends and opportunities to inform movie investment decisions and slate strategy.
• Support long-term strategic planning for Amazon MGM, including new business models and cross-functional opportunities.
• Author business-driving documents that surface key learnings and provide recommendations for our go-forward content offering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, marketing, content, operations, and other Amazon entertainment portfolio teams to drive strategic projects from concept to execution.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of Content Strategy, Programming Strategy, and/or Marketing Strategy experience
• Experience in verbal and written communication for executive level leaders
• Experience leading large-scale programs/projects
• Experience in modeling (Excel) and data analyses

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working independently with minimal supervision, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic role with a focus on media and entertainment.
• Passion for the evolving media landscape and the business of entertainment. Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role.
• Met/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity requirements for this role.

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.

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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 - 113,000.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually