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Theatrical Strategy & Biz Dev Manager, Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon · Culver City, CA, USA ·

Pay:
$80,300-$140,500/yr
Job type:
Full Time

Theatrical Strategy & Biz Dev Manager, Amazon MGM Studios
Job ID: 10405101 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Are you interested in shaping the future of movies and television? Do you want to define the next generation of how and what Amazon customers are watching? Prime Video is one of the leading digital video services on the Internet today, and we’re just getting started changing the way millions of people enjoy content. Now available in more than 240 countries and territories, Prime Video offers customers the broadest selection of any on‑demand video service.

Amazon MGM Studios is the movies and television development and production arm of Amazon. It is our role to produce and acquire content in service of Amazon’s Prime Video customers globally, including popular Amazon MGM Original titles such as Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Boys, Fallout, and Idea of You, as well as recent theatrical releases Project Hail Mary, Accountant 2, and Challengers. We need your passion, innovative ideas, and creativity to continue to scale this program and take us to new heights.

The Global Strategy and Business Development team is seeking a highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and strategic thinker to join as a Strategy Manager in Culver City. This role will play a crucial part in shaping the future of Amazon MGM Studios by helping evaluate and execute strategic initiatives and drive key business decisions. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, works effectively with cross‑functional teams, and thrives in a fast‑paced setting that is constantly evolving.

Key job responsibilities

Identify and evaluate business development, growth initiatives, and strategic partnerships for Amazon MGM Studios.

Support long‑term strategic planning for Amazon MGM, including new business models and cross‑functional opportunities.

Author business‑driving documents that surface key learnings and provide recommendations for our go‑forward content offering.

Conduct analysis to support strategy documents on theatrical film content investments, slate strategy, business planning, and distribution analysis; monitor slate performance and understand sources of variance.

Conduct industry research and identify box office trends and opportunities to inform movie investment decisions and slate strategy.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including finance, marketing, content, operations, and other Amazon entertainment portfolio teams to drive strategic projects from concept to execution.

Basic Qualifications

4‑year degree in a relevant field.

3+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or a similar role within the media and entertainment industry.

Proven analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data and provide actionable recommendations.

Demonstrated experience in financial modeling, forecasting, analysis, and financial reporting.

Experience using complex modeling and analysis to inform key business decisions.

Highly proficient in Excel.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a fast‑paced, dynamic role with a focus on media and entertainment.

Ability to work effectively with a high degree of autonomy.

Passion for the evolving media landscape and the business of entertainment.

Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role.

Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity requirements for this role.

Benefits
Base salary range: $80,300.00 – $140,500.00 USD annually. 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 options 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.

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

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