Head of Streaming Movies Strategy, Original Content Strategy
About the role
Within Amazon MGM Studios, we are seeking an experienced executive to lead the Streaming Movies Strategy team in Culver City, CA. This role partners directly with the Film Studio Chief and oversees content strategy for Global Original Movies on Prime Video, including overall slate planning and movie greenlights. The Head of Streaming Movies Strategy will lead a high-performing team of strategists and will work with department leaders across creative development, physical production, business affairs, finance, analytics, research, programming, and marketing. We are seeking a proven team leader who has a strong understanding of the movie business, excellent analytical skills, seasoned stakeholder management experience, and an ability to serve as a thought partner to senior leadership.
Key job responsibilities
- Partner directly with the Film Studio Chief on overall strategic and business direction of Prime Video's Global Original Movie program
- Lead a high-performing team of strategists to solve business-critical issues related to Original Movies on Prime Video
- Oversee and guide the team's evaluation of Original Movies being considered for greenlight, ensuring analytical rigor and strategic alignment with Prime Video's content goals
- Direct the team's analysis of Prime Video viewership projections and financial risk/reward across different deal structures and release models, establishing frameworks and methodologies that drive consistent, high-quality decision support
- Own strategy documents providing recommendations to senior leadership on content investments, slate strategy, and business planning
- Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with leaders across creative development, physical production, business affairs, finance, analytics, research, programming, and marketing teams across Amazon, ensuring the team operates as a trusted strategic partner across the studio
- Drive partnership between movies and series teams to align on shared content planning goals and measurement frameworks
- Mentor and develop a team of high-caliber strategists, fostering a culture of analytical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement; manage performance and career development for direct reports
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of entertainment industry trends and players
- 8+ years 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 leading and developing high-performing teams, and 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
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA, or Advanced degree
- Knowledge of creator-facing strategy and communications dynamics for streaming media and entertainment
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $161,600.00 - $218,600.00 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
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.
USA, CA, Culver City
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