Principal Events Strategist, Amazon MGM Studios Awards, Activations and Talent Team

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Principal Events Strategist to establish and lead the strategic vision for event programming across our Awards and Activations this senior individual contributor role you will be the architect and thought leader behind how we translate storytelling into unforgettable live and experiential moments that build brand perception deepen fan engagement and amplify awards momentum. Youll bring a track record of conceiving and executing high-profile culturally resonant events at the intersection of entertainment awards and fan activation while setting the standards and frameworks that elevate the entire events function across the company.

Key job responsibilities
* Establish and own the strategic events vision across Awards and Activations portfolios defining a cohesive fan-forward approach that positions Amazon MGM Studios as a thought leader at critical industry and cultural moments.
* Build scalable frameworks and operating models for events strategy and execution creating best practices standards and repeatable systems that raise the quality bar across the entire events function.
* Develop the strategic events roadmap integrating awards season milestones fan activations and brand tentpoles into a unified year-round programming plan that aligns with broader marketing and content strategy.
* Lead creative direction and flawless execution on landmark consumer activations fan experiences premiere events and awards-season programming (FYC screenings guild events industry gatherings) in partnership with Activations Marketing Communications and Talent teams.
* Manage event budgets and optimize ROI across the portfolio identifying efficiencies and maximizing return on investment to deliver world-class events within resource constraints.
* Build and maintain strategic partnerships with agencies venues talent representatives and industry stakeholders establishing Amazon MGM Studios as a premium partner and unlocking high-impact event opportunities.
* Define measurement frameworks and drive data-informed decisions establishing KPIs tracking ROI and translating event performance into strategic insights that guide future programming and industry positioning.
* Serve as the strategic voice and thought leader on all events execution presenting strategy recommendations and outcomes to senior leadership and serving as the primary strategic advisor on events across the company.
* Partner strategically across functions aligning with Marketing Communications PR Talent and Creative teams to ensure cohesive campaign narratives and establish events as a core pillar of brand strategy.
* Mentor and develop events strategy talent across the organization building a culture of strategic thinking fan-first creativity and operational excellence that extends the impact of the function.

* 9 years of professional experience in events strategy experiential marketing or entertainment marketing events with at least 5 years in a principal lead or senior strategic capacity.
* Demonstrated experience owning and executing large-scale high-profile events in the entertainment industry including awards season activations (FYC screenings guild events awards show programming) and/or consumer fan activations.
* Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration and alignment including experience partnering with Marketing Communications PR Talent and Creative teams on integrated campaign event programming.
* Proven experience managing significant event budgets with a results-oriented cost-efficient approach to maximizing event ROI.
* Demonstrated ability to develop frameworks establish strategic processes and implement scalable systems that improve team efficiency and event quality across large organizations.
* Experience presenting strategy recommendations and performance outcomes to senior leadership in a structured data-informed manner.
* Experience organizing events across multiple locations.

* Experience working at a major studio streaming platform premium network or world-class entertainment marketing agency with direct exposure to awards season strategy and fan event programming.
* Deep knowledge of the awards season ecosystem (Academy Awards Emmy Awards Golden Globes SAG Awards Critics Choice guild organizations and key awards-adjacent publications and events).
* Experience establishing thought leadership and shaping industry standards for events strategy and execution.
* Experience leading events strategy across both prestige film and premium television/streaming content simultaneously.
* Track record of developing and scaling fan engagement events and consumer activations that measurably drive audience growth brand affinity or earned media impact.
* Demonstrated ability to establish measurement frameworks for events including defining KPIs tracking ROI and translating event performance data into actionable strategic recommendations.
* Strong existing relationships with entertainment industry stakeholders venues agencies talent representatives and key event partners in the Los Angeles market and beyond.
* Familiarity with the broader Amazon ecosystem and experience navigating large matrixed organizations to drive alignment across multiple business units.

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 - 149200.00 - 201800.00 USD annually