Theatrical Strategy & Biz Dev Manager, Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon in Culver City is seeking a Strategy Manager to help shape the future of Amazon MGM Studios and its Prime Video content strategy. You will evaluate strategic initiatives and partnerships across the entertainment portfolio, guiding long-range planning and slate decisions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, financial modeling expertise, and the ability to translate data into actionable plans. You will work with finance, marketing, content, operations, and other teams in a

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate development or a similar role within the media and entertainment industry.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience using financial modeling, forecasting analyses and financial reporting; proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate business development, growth initiatives, and strategic partnerships for Amazon MGM Studios.
• 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.
• Conduct analysis to support strategy documents on theatrical film content investments, slate strategy, business planning, and distribution analysis; monitor slate performance and understand sources of variance.
• Conduct industry research and identify box office trends and opportunities to inform movie investment decisions and slate strategy.
• 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

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Job description

DescriptionAre 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.

DescriptionAre 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 Project Hail Mary, Accountant 2, and Challengers. We need your passion, innovative ideas, and creativity to continue to scale this program and take us to new heights.
The Global Strategy and Business Development team is seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and strategic thinker to join as a 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 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

• Identify and evaluate business development, growth initiatives, and strategic partnerships for Amazon MGM Studios.
• 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.
• Conduct analysis to support strategy documents on theatrical film content investments, slate strategy, business planning, and distribution analysis; monitor slate performance and understand sources of variance.
• Conduct industry research and identify box office trends and opportunities to inform movie investment decisions and slate strategy.
• 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

• 4-year degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate development or a similar role within the media and entertainment industry.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, forecasting analysis and financial reporting.
• Experience using complex modeling and analysis to inform key business decisions. Candidates must be highly proficient in Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic role with a focus on media and entertainment.
• Ability to work effectively with a high degree of autonomy.
• Passion for the evolving media landscape and the business of entertainment.
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role.
• Meets/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 judgement, 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 - 80,300.00 - 140,500.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10405101