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? The Prime Video (PV) and Amazon MGM Studios teams are shaping the future of digital video entertainment. PV brings together the world’s best creators with the most passionate communities in a way that no other entertainment brand can. Not only are we a one-stop hub for distinctive, critically-acclaimed and award-winning original programming including TV series such as The Boys, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Reacher and movies like Air, Coming 2 America, Cinderella, and The Tomorrow War, but we offer a multi-dimensional experience that allows subscribers to fully immerse themselves in their fandom: to read the book, to listen to the soundtrack, to buy the costume, to replay live sports in real time, and more. And that breadth and connection to the Amazon family of brands, along with the support of a passionate and diverse global team, makes PV a company where creators and makers of all kinds can build their future. Our Amazon MGM Studios is the home for talent, creating and producing Original films and television series for a global audience. Original series premiere exclusively on PV, which is available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Amazon MGM Studios also produces and acquires Original movies for theatrical release and exclusively for PV.
Key job responsibilities
This role sits on the AI Business Development team for Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, and focuses on identifying business opportunities and problems and sourcing, vetting, closing deals, and managing the most promising AI technology companies. This role owns developing and executing strategic partnership initiatives with partner(s), negotiating and closing complex technology agreements, leads cross-functional efforts across Amazon to deliver on partnership commitments, and identifies emerging technology trends that could impact Amazon's business. The ideal candidate has solid business judgment, deep technology understanding, proven deal-making capabilities, and exceptional relationship management skills at the executive level.
A day in the life
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for partners, developing comprehensive partnership strategies and maintaining executive relationships
• Collaborate with Studios, Product, Engineering, and Business leaders across Amazon to define requirements and ensure successful execution of partnership initiatives
• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder negotiations for strategic technology partnerships, licensing agreements, and co-development initiatives
• Build relationships with key startups and venture firms to identify new partnership opportunities and technology trends.
• Prepare and present business reviews to senior executives on partnership progress, strategic opportunities, and potential risks
• Drive "Think Big" strategies to identify next-generation technology opportunities
• Work across Global Media & Entertainment, and Amazon more broadly (Devices, AWS, etc.), to find synergies
• Drive cross-functional efforts across Product, Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Finance teams and identify and execute on process improvements.
