Sr. Creative Executive, Doc Series, Unscripted & Doc Series

Amazon • Culver City, CA

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About The Position

Amazon Studios has an opening for an experienced Documentary Executive to help grow the refreshed Unscripted initiative for Prime Video. 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. They must have leadership experience managing a creative team and the ability to think strategically across the business. This candidate will have ability to drive the development and current process across multiple projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience with a proven track record of storytelling by developing successful films or shows either as an independent consultant, in a studio or as part of a customer-facing media company
• 8+ years of creative executive in a proven production company or network with previous development or current programming in the various genres of unscripted television (documentary, competition, talk, etc.) experience
• Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Experience working with diverse partners, from executives to content creators
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience as a producer/production manager or line producer
• Experience in Doc Series content development and commissioning as a Senior Producer or Creative Executive at a proven unscripted production company, network or studio

Responsibilities

• Exercises excellent creative and business judgement, especially in spotting the potential in ideas.
• 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 and casting 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.
• Liaise with other departments including Marketing, Publicity, Research, Digital, Social and Business and Legal Affairs and the PV Programming team.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive