Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced and dynamic licensing professional to join the Consumer Products Licensing Team. This individual will be an integral member of a growing department that works across Prime Video and MGMs diverse portfolio of IP (Genre YA Films Anime Comedy and Film) to ideate develop and deliver bestinclass licensed merchandise for our customers.
The ideal candidate possesses an understanding of or experience in Entertainment Licensing Retail or Consumer Products (including Fashion Accessories Collectibles/Toys Locationbased Experiences Personal Care and Food/Beverage). He/She should be knowledgeable of the licensing industry with handson experience negotiating business terms pitching to licensees structuring deal points and agreements and managing relationships with partners. The candidate must be a creative and big thinker with a discerning eye for quality and brand integrity. She/He must also have a desire to innovate and unlock new ways for customers to connect with their favorite IP.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
Deep dive on assigned titles and act as a knowledge base and IP expert for the Consumer Products Licensing team
Manage strategy and on assigned titles: lead licensee pitch meetings negotiate deals and partner with Legal on contract .
Develop presentation materials for the Consumer Products team including title pitch decks and sizzles
Manage work back schedules and product development deadlines against broader marketing and production timelines
Supervise approvals across internal teams and external stakeholders including talent
Actively participate in internal and external meetings including creative kickoffs franchise team meetings business reviews and industry tradeshows.
Manage Merch on Demand (printondemand) for assigned titles and drive both proactive customer anticipation and reactive customer demand
Communicate Consumer Products initiatives back to key stakeholders including development teams showrunners leadership marketing Amazon ads Amazon retail
Prepare/contribute to business reviews and updates for leadership
CrossFunctional Collaboration:
Work crossfunctionally with partner teams including Creative Development Studios Marketing Prime Video Advertising Franchise Management Amazon Retail and Advertising to understand priorities and align L&M plans accordingly
Work closely with series and film marketing teams to crosspromote licensed merchandise
Coordinate launch plans with Amazon Retail to optimize selection and marketing drivers
Communicate Consumer Product initiatives back to key stakeholders across the organization
Bachelors degree
24 years in Consumer Products Licensing (preferably in the entertainment industry) and/or Retail
Project management skills with experience in managing complex crossfunctional initiatives
Proficiency in data analysis and royalty reporting with experience using relevant tools (Smartsheet Airtable Excel etc. and Powerpoint
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Adaptable and open to new ways of thinking and nontraditional approaches to licensing
Ability to thrive in a large fastpaced dynamic organization
Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to support senior leadership while also taking ownership of key responsibilities
Ability to balance teamspecific goals against broader organizational priorities
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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 Companys 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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.