Amazon Jobs is hiring: Lead Creative Producer , Theatrical Creative Content in C

Overview

Amazon MGM Studios is the home for talent, creating and producing Original films and television 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, in addition to producing Original content for Freevee, Amazon’s premium free streaming service.

The Lead Creative Producer (LCP) for Theatrical Movies reports to the Head of Marketing Creative Content Production and is responsible for contributing to Original Theatrical Movie marketing campaigns by overseeing the production of key creative marketing and social AV and producing creative content on time and on budget in the most effective, creative and efficient manner possible. The LCP oversees creative capture planning, budgeting, on-set BTS (Behind the Scenes) and EPK (on-camera interviews), stand-alone Social, event and marketing AV shoots. They are also responsible for obtaining talent approvals and curating/delivering final assets. This position also produces creative content such as “making of” documentaries, marketing featurettes, sizzle reels and social content for major platforms. The LCP works hand-in-hand with the cross functional teams, and external agencies throughout the life of a film campaign to deliver high-level creative AV. This role is based in Culver City, CA but travel will be required.

8+ years in Entertainment Marketing Content Capture

Key job responsibilities

• Video Production
  • During pre-production, gather scripts, schedules, creative and relevant information for efficient production of content capture (BTS capture).
  • Partner with internal divisions and collaborate with internal stakeholders to collect requests for on set production.
  • Produce all video shoots which includes hiring and recommending the appropriate director, director of photography, 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 BTS content while on set, and on camera interviews of talent.
  • Has the ability to write talent interview questions, exhibiting a deep grasp of the movie’s content.
  • Understand the logistics and pacing of production to understand how a marketing crew fits in to overall movie production.
  • Pick up outstanding interviews after the wrap of production
  • Produce large scale Content Days for marketing during anticipation of film release dates, including social assets.
• Post Production
  • Oversee all talent approvals for content.
  • Work with Video agencies to full film clips, pull b-roll and soundbites from on set capture to deliver to partners
  • Ideate, pitch and produce high-level creative content in the form of long or short-form content which can include "making of" docs, featurettes, sizzle reels and social content.
  • Understand legalities film use and BTS use; be familiar with paid ads. 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.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery
• 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

Equal Opportunity

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Additional job details

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 Company’s 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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Compensation

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,300/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. Depending 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.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.