Head of Streaming Movies Strategy

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 and were just getting started changing the way millions of people enjoy content. 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 service of Amazons Prime Video customers globally it is our role to produce and acquire content including popular Originals such as The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power The Boys Fallout The Summer I Turned Pretty Saltburn Road House The Idea of You and Red One. Within Amazon MGM Studios we are seeking an experienced executive to lead the Streaming Movies Strategy team in Culver City CA. This role partners directly with the Film Studio Chief and oversees content strategy for Global Original Movies on Prime Video including overall slate planning and movie greenlights. The Head of Streaming Movies Strategy will lead a high-performing team of strategists and will work with department leaders across creative development physical production business affairs finance analytics research programming and marketing. We are seeking a proven team leader who has a strong understanding of the movie business excellent analytical skills seasoned stakeholder management experience and an ability to serve as a thought partner to senior leadership.

Key job responsibilities
Partner directly with the Film Studio Chief on overall strategic and business direction of Prime Videos Global Original Movie program
Lead a high-performing team of strategists to solve business-critical issues related to Original Movies on Prime Video
Oversee and guide the teams evaluation of Original Movies being considered for greenlight ensuring analytical rigor and strategic alignment with Prime Videos content goals
Direct the teams analysis of Prime Video viewership projections and financial risk/reward across different deal structures and release models establishing frameworks and methodologies that drive consistent high-quality decision support
Own strategy documents providing recommendations to senior leadership on content investments slate strategy and business planning
Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with leaders across creative development physical production business affairs finance analytics research programming and marketing teams across Amazon ensuring the team operates as a trusted strategic partner across the studio
Drive partnership between movies and series teams to align on shared content planning goals and measurement frameworks
Mentor and develop a team of high-caliber strategists fostering a culture of analytical excellence intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement; manage performance and career development for direct reports

- 8 years of experience in an analytically rigorous role (e.g. management consulting investment banking corporate strategy content strategy) with increasing levels of responsibility
- Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams and managing complex cross-functional strategy initiatives from end-to-end
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analytical findings and strategic recommendations to VP-level and above audiences
- Excellent analytical capabilities and experience using complex modeling and analysis to inform key business decisions
- Strong understanding of the movie business

- MBA or similar advanced degree
- Prior experience in content strategy at a streaming service

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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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 CA Culver City - 144700.00 - 253300.00 USD annually