Creative Executive , Documentary Series

Amazon Studios has an opening for an experienced Documentary Executive to help grow the refreshed Nonfiction initiative for Prime Video in the US. The ideal candidate has extensive experience as a buyer/commissioner in both development & current, along with a deep knowledge of the creative and business issues in bringing programs from idea to launch. This candidate must have proven creative experience in selecting, developing, producing and/or greenlighting projects, as well as strong interpersonal skills and deep industry relationships. This candidate will have the ability to drive a multiple projects on the current slate as well as have a track record for commissioning audience-forward documentary series.



Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities

Exercises excellent creative and business judgement, especially in spotting the potential in ideas for development or greenlight.

Manage relationships with creators, directors, producers, production companies, artist representatives and creative community.

Understand the nuts and bolts of production and participate in all aspects of pre, production, and post from budget to production issues in the field from to final delivery.

Manage and supervise post-production/editing of content to ensure quality of finished product meets Amazon’s quality and creative standards with an emphasis on excellent storytelling skills.

Report to the Sr. Creative Executive and assist in shaping an audience-forward slate that includes high profile, highly sensitive projects.

Strategize and collaborate with cross functional departments including Marketing, Publicity, Research, Digital, Social and Business and Legal Affairs and the PV Programming team to ensure project launches are optimized to the fullest potential.

Basic Qualifications

- 9+ years of creative executive experience
- 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
- Experience across several areas of unscripted production/development/commissioning.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and implementing strategic initiatives
- Experience working with diverse partners, from executives to content creators
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities especially with executive-level stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working at a premium television network or a world-class production company
- Experience managing film and television development and production and ability to shepherd a project from idea to launch

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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USA, CA, Culver City - 183,700.00 - 248,500.00 USD annually