Sr. Strategy Manager, Studios Originals, Original Content Strategy

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, and we're just getting started changing the way millions of people enjoy content. 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. In service of Amazon's Prime Video customers and theatrical audiences globally, it is our role to produce and acquire content, including popular Originals such as The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Boys, Fallout, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Project Hail Mary, Road House, The Idea of You, and Red One. Within Amazon MGM Studios, we are seeking an experienced individual contributor to support and partner closely with the Head of Studios Strategy & Business Development in Culver City, CA. The Sr. Strategy Manager, Studios Originals will collaborate across three Studio Verticals: TV, Film (Streaming & Theatrical), and International. This role will support cross-program strategic work that shapes long-term content strategy, augments Studios analytics & tooling, and helps support cross-functional collaboration beyond the Studio. The ideal candidate is a proven strategist who has a strong passion for the entertainment business, possesses seasoned stakeholder management experience, and has the ability to serve as a thought partner to executive-levels of leadership.

Key Job Responsibilities
• Partner with Strategy Team leaders on analyzing and evaluating the performance of the Global, US and International Originals programs
• Serve as a cross-functional strategic partner, building strong working relationships across teams including creative development, physical production, business affairs, finance, programming, marketing, and PR
• Synthesize complex information from multiple stakeholders to draft strategy documents providing clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership on content investments, slate strategy, and business planning
• Contribute to the development of analytical frameworks and strategic methodologies that enhance the organization's content planning capabilities
• Act as a bridge between movies, television, and international strategy teams to align on goals and improve upon shared tools and resources

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ yrs of experience in an analytically rigorous role (e.g., management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, content strategy) with increasing levels of responsibility
- Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional strategy initiatives from end-to-end
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analytical findings and strategic recommendations to VP-level and above audiences
- Excellent analytical capabilities and experience using complex modeling and analysis to inform key business decisions
- Strong understanding of the entertainment business

Preferred Qualifications

- MBA or similar advanced degree
- Prior experience in content strategy at a streaming service
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders

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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