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 and Australia.
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- 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)- Significant experience in negotiating contracts
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 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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $78,200/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
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