Head of Business Affairs (LATAM), Amazon MGM Studios Business Affairs

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We are looking for a Business Affairs Executive to join Amazon Studios Film and Television group. This role will lead the team providing deal-making services across all scripted and unscripted deals in our LATAM markets as well as multi-territory deals and will report directly to the Head of International Business Affairs.


Key job responsibilities

The Head of Business Affairs LATAM will lead negotiations across above-the-line talent deals (including writers producers directors and cast) development deals (including original scripts book and format rights) and production company agreements throughout LATAM. The role will partner closely with Creative Production Marketing Accounting Finance Tax and Legal while collaborating with business affairs executives across territories to develop cross-territory solutions. The candidate will also support Legal Affairs in finalizing agreements and addressing production issues.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record working with LATAM agents managers and outside counsel with the ability to navigate business practices across diverse territories. Substantial multi-territory commercial affairs experience with a focus on development and growth opportunities is required.

A comprehensive understanding of international film and television agreements development and production methodologies market practices guild regulations contract law and intellectual property is essential. Excellent drafting communication interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

The successful candidate will manage a high-volume workload effectively operate within corporate parameters remain calm under pressure build strong internal relationships advise senior executives in time-sensitive situations and apply strategic thinking and risk analysis to drive effective business solutions.

- Qualified to practice law in at least 1 LATAM jurisdiction and/or US.
- Fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese
- A thorough understanding of LATAM entertainment industry customs and practices with multiple years experience in entertainment deal making representing or working for a major scripted production company studio or network

- Deep understanding of various international scripted unscripted and film media business models.
- Trusted and established relationships with LATAM agents lawyers and production companies.
- Commercial and business affairs expertise.
- Ability to understand and devise new business models.
- Deep interest in technology and innovation.
- You must be enthusiastic and have a track record of demonstrating sound judgment in ambiguous situations.

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 - 206600.00 - 279600.00 USD annually
USA FL Miami - 206600.00 - 279600.00 USD annually