Amazon Studios has an opening for an experienced Documentary Executive to help grow the refreshed Unscripted initiative for Prime Video. The ideal candidate has extensive experience as a buyer/commissioner in both development & current along with a deep knowledge of the creative and business issues in bringing programs from idea to launch. This candidate must have proven creative experience in selecting developing producing and/or greenlighting projects as well as strong interpersonal skills and deep industry relationships. They must have leadership experience managing a creative team and the ability to think strategically across the business. This candidate will have ability to drive the development and current process across multiple projects.
Key job responsibilities
Exercises excellent creative and business judgement especially in spotting the potential in ideas.
Manage relationships with creators directors producers production companies artist representatives and creative community.
Understand the nuts and bolts of production and participate in all aspects of pre production and post from budget and casting to production issues in the field from to final delivery.
Manage and supervise post-production/editing of content to ensure quality of finished product meets Amazons quality and creative standards. With an emphasis on excellent storytelling skills.
Liaise with other departments including Marketing Publicity Research Digital Social and Business and Legal Affairs and the PV Programming team.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- Experience with a proven track record of storytelling by developing successful films or shows either as an independent consultant in a studio or as part of a customer-facing media company
- 8 years of creative executive in a proven production company or network with previous development or current programming in the various genres of unscripted television (documentary competition talk etc.) experience
- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Experience working with diverse partners from executives to content creators
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities
- Experience as a producer/production manager or line producer
- Experience in Doc Series content development and commissioning as a Senior Producer or Creative Executive at a proven unscripted production company network or studio
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 - 202000.00 - 273300.00 USD annually