Lead Creative Producer , Theatrical Creative Content Job at Amazon in Culver Cit
Amazon, Culver City, CA, United States, 90232
Lead Creative Producer, Theatrical Creative Content
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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.
Key job responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 and 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.
Basic Qualifications
- 8+ years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in‑house creative team experience.
- Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.