Lead Photo Producer, Amazon MGM Studios Marketing

Amazon MGM Studios is the home for talent creating and producing Original films and 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.

The Lead Photo Producer (LPP) reports to the Head of Photo Production and is responsible for contributing to Original Movie and Series marketing campaigns by leading the vision and execution of comprehensive photo production strategies for our original content managing complex productions from concept through delivery.

The LPP oversees photo capture planning budgeting and production of all photo related assets including unit photography and gallery shoots. They are also responsible for obtaining talent approvals and curating/delivering final photo key sets. The LPP works hand-in-hand with the Creative Directors as well as Campaign Managers Social Managers internal cross functional teams and external agencies throughout the life of a marketing campaign to deliver high-level creative photography.

The LPP is passionate about visual storytelling and well versed in photography production and post production and understands how all function within a global marketing campaign. They are versed in SAG and DGA rules and regulations and have experience communicating with talent reps and filmmakers within the entertainment industry. This role requires experience and comfort with multi-tasking improvising taking on new/evolving responsibilities and working on several projects/tasks at once. This role is based in Culver City CA but travel will be required.



Key job responsibilities
Photography Production
During pre-production gather scripts schedules creative and relevant information for efficient production of photo capture
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to collect requests for on set production. Create shot lists for unit photographers
Produce all photo shoots which includes hiring and recommending the appropriate photographer crew and/or production company to execute the creative vision of a given campaign.
Work with filmmakers unit publicists and talent reps to coordinate the capture of photography content while on set
Produce large scale Gallery photo shoots for Key Art/One Sheets for marketing

Post Production
Oversee all talent approvals on photography pull frame grabs and create photography Key sets for internal and external stakeholders to use as the foundational assets for global campaigns
Work with post production vendors to deliver final photography assets to partners
Understand legalities of photography use - be familiar with Paid Ads requirements
Be familiar with reading and understanding legal contracts including understanding contractual advertising restraints
Proactively work to problem solve and communicate to senior management and actively seek clarification when there is ambiguity
Work with senior leadership to create policies procedures and best practices that impact the broader department



- 8 years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team experience
- Bachelors degree

- Experience working for an entertainment agency studio or organization
- Experience in photo and video production including post production lighting composition color quality and aesthetics
- Experience dealing with major unions guilds contractual terms and deal structures in the entertainment industry
- Experience managing and negotiating contracts and vendor relationships
- Experience in production and post production
- Extensive experience working with talent publicists agents and entertainment industry vendors
- Knowledge of InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Keynote
- Experience developing cross-functional relationships with product consumer research and marketing teams to develop strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions
- Experience managing creative (internal team of designers copywriters external agencies and freelancers)
- Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines

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 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 $127100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.