Creative Development Executive, Young Adult
About the role
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 Prime Video, 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 Prime Video.
Amazon MGM Studios seeks a Creative Development Executive to join our Young Adult (YA) team. As a Creative Executive, you have a track record of successful television development and proven industry relationships. You have the ability to identify high quality material and give creative guidance and feedback to top level talent on concepts, IP, pitches and scripts. You are passionate about the YA space and ingratiated in emerging talent and relevant voices. You will oversee the entire process of a television show from development through launch. You will be joining a self-motivated, passionate and highly collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop young adult programming for Prime Video Series
- Oversee the creative project management of a series through production, post and launch
- Collaborate across Amazon’s Global Media Entertainment businesses
- Partner with a cross section of our premium global talent deals: writers, directors, actors and producers
- Recruit top-tier new talent
- Serve as internal and external primary contact for Series
Requirements
- 5+ years of series development experience
- Knowledge of the global media landscape
- Experience working with other departments such as casting, production, research, PR, business and legal affairs
- Experience overseeing all creative aspects of development production and post production
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of creative executive experience
- Experience developing content that is award nominated, or from a broadcast network or streaming platform
Benefits
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
Pay
Base salary range: $141,300 – $191,100 USD annually (Culver City, CA). Compensation includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs); final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.
Employer: Amazon.com Services LLC. Location: Culver City, CA.