This role will be at the forefront of growth and experimentation for Amazon Entertainment. This individual will identify and evaluate new business opportunities, based on consumer insights and/or external work in partnership with our Corporate Development team. We expect this role to work with external partners (e.g., startups, entrepreneurs, and VCs) to explore next-generation technologies and services, then lead cross-functional Amazon Entertainment teams in assessing product, partnership, investment, and/or M&A prospects. They will cultivate high-level industry relationships, highlight trends and opportunities for Amazon Entertainment leadership, and drive experimentation with cross-functional teams. This position requires a blend of entertainment industry expertise, startup acumen, and a proven track record in consumer product insights.
Amazon Entertainment creates and provides access to world-class entertainment through Amazon Originals, Prime Video, Audible, Amazon Games, Twitch, Amazon Music, and more. Amazon’s digital entertainment products enable customers to access the latest apps and games, stream or download movies, TV shows, and music, and gives customers the ability to access their own files anywhere in the world. Working across Amazon, Talent & Content Services brings Amazon Entertainment together to make “One Amazon” talent, content, and creative priorities come to life.
This position is based in Los Angeles and requires regular (<25%) travel.
Key job responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate new strategic business opportunities for Amazon Entertainment, including new trends, initiatives, partnerships, investments, and/or acquisitions. Lead cross-functional teams including executive leadership, Content, Product, and Engineering to assess these opportunities.
- Full-funnel business opportunity management, in partnership with Corporate Development – market screens and analysis, pipeline creation, deal management, business needs analysis, negotiation, due diligence, transaction execution, and post-deal execution.
- Create relationships and have frequent interaction with third-party companies at the CEO/senior management level, representing Amazon’s interests.
- Manage ambiguous and high-judgement opportunities (with significant chance of failure), demonstrating an ability to support a thesis with quantitative and qualitative analysis, strong business judgement, and executive-level communications of complex business problems.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of executive experience in entertainment, consumer tech, and/or startups.
- Top 5% written and verbal communications skills, with prior executive communications experience.
- Established entertainment, startup, and venture capital relationships, with proven ability to expand network.
- 10+ years experience in trend forecasting, business development, and strategy.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and successfully partner with global teams.
- Proven experience with ambiguity and high-velocity deliverables.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Entrepreneurial spirit, with proven professional experience to deliver results independently.
- Professional startup investing and/or advising experience, with emphasis on consumer technology.
- Demonstrated resilience and “getting to yes” mentality.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 $158,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $262,000/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.