Head of International Originals, Brazil & ELA, International Originals, Amazon Studios

Senior • On-site

$181,800 - $300,700/yr

Culver City, CA

DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in giving creative guidance and feedback to show runners on outlines, scripts, and cuts and is fully versed in top talent - writers, directors, producers, actors - working in the region. Must have strong interpersonal skills and deep relationships within the industry, and excellent creative instincts on material. For this role, we are seeking someone who can apply their comprehensive knowledge of television landscape to identify & source development opportunities.
Help create the future of digital entertainment with Amazon for Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Colombia.

Key job responsibilities
- Build relationships with show creators and creative community
- Assess pilot proposals, scripts, and pitches
- Work with writers and artists to develop series ideas and scripts
- Supervise production when series are greenlit
- Primary liaison to other departments including Marketing, Press, Research, and Business and Legal Affairs.
- Manage a team of creative executives

About the team
The International Originals team provides customers around the world a compelling offering of authentic, culturally-relevant brand-defining TV and Movies that are broadly appealing, create word-of-mouth fans and advocates, and keep customers excited and proud to be Prime subscribers. To achieve this, we aim to differentiate our shows from other services by investing more dedicated time, resources, and budget to ensure we are raising the quality bar for local content, attracting the best on/off-screen local talent, and delivering content which has potential to reach the cultural zeitgeist in its home country (and potentially beyond).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of successful tv, unscripted and film development studio, network, streamer or production company
- 5+ years managing a team
- Deep knowledge of industry talent and trends with a deep portfolio of industry contacts
- Fluent in English, Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Extensive knowledge of the television and media industry
- Broad network of writers, producers and artists
- Self-motivated, passionate and able to work well in a team and alone
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment with a high volume workload
- Strong writing and excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese a plus
- Proven track record of maintaining external and internal relationships

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 $181,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $300,700/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.

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