Amazon
Content Acquisition Manager, Prime Video
Amazon, Culver City, California, United States, 90232
Description
Prime Video is seeking a creative, savvy and analytically-minded digital content executive to join our content acquisition team. This leader will be responsible for helping to define and execute content acquisition strategies for Prime Video Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The ideal Content Acquisition Manager will be a critical thinker who has an attention to detail, an ability to juggle multiple priorities, is cool under pressure and isn’t afraid to roll their sleeves up as needed. This position must have the ability to clearly and concisely communicate thoughts and ideas, both written and verbally, operate in a fast-paced environment and think outside of their direct sphere of responsibility.
This position will be located in Culver City, CA but will work with teams in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Key job responsibilities
Execute international SVOD content licensing agreements on behalf of Prime Video with local and global partners
Develop content acquisition plans, financial metrics, and goals for senior management
Establish and manage strong relationships with content providers at a senior level
Lead all aspects of content licensing negotiations, including content selection, financial analysis, forecasting, and technical requirements
Use data on customer behavior, usage and consumption to inform decision-making
Collaborate with internal teams across all functional areas within Prime Video to define content strategies and to execute content licensing agreements (e.g., legal, finance, marketing, etc.)
Work closely with Prime Video leaders to develop new services and product offerings
Maintain a can-do attitude and willingness and flexibility to solve problems at short notice, using any tools necessary
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Culver City, CA, USA
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of account management, business development, content licensing or finance experience
Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google docs and sheets
Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience in negotiating contracts
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $69,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $167,200/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. Dependent 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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Prime Video is seeking a creative, savvy and analytically-minded digital content executive to join our content acquisition team. This leader will be responsible for helping to define and execute content acquisition strategies for Prime Video Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The ideal Content Acquisition Manager will be a critical thinker who has an attention to detail, an ability to juggle multiple priorities, is cool under pressure and isn’t afraid to roll their sleeves up as needed. This position must have the ability to clearly and concisely communicate thoughts and ideas, both written and verbally, operate in a fast-paced environment and think outside of their direct sphere of responsibility.
This position will be located in Culver City, CA but will work with teams in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Key job responsibilities
Execute international SVOD content licensing agreements on behalf of Prime Video with local and global partners
Develop content acquisition plans, financial metrics, and goals for senior management
Establish and manage strong relationships with content providers at a senior level
Lead all aspects of content licensing negotiations, including content selection, financial analysis, forecasting, and technical requirements
Use data on customer behavior, usage and consumption to inform decision-making
Collaborate with internal teams across all functional areas within Prime Video to define content strategies and to execute content licensing agreements (e.g., legal, finance, marketing, etc.)
Work closely with Prime Video leaders to develop new services and product offerings
Maintain a can-do attitude and willingness and flexibility to solve problems at short notice, using any tools necessary
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Culver City, CA, USA
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of account management, business development, content licensing or finance experience
Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google docs and sheets
Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)
Preferred Qualifications
Significant experience in negotiating contracts
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $69,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $167,200/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. Dependent 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. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.