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, in addition to producing Original content for Freevee, Amazon’s premium free streaming service.

The Creative Content Production team within Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Lead Creative Producer who will be responsible for managing physical production of AV, photography, and social media marketing assets for Series Productions.

These assets are the foundational content that our global campaigns are built on. This position will ensure that all elements of Amazon MGM Studios' Series campaigns are completed on time and on budget in the most effective and efficient manner possible.

The Lead Creative Producer should bring inventive approaches for marketing physical production and have a deep understanding of social media.

This role reports into Creative Advertising and supports cross-functional stakeholders within Amazon MGM Studios Marketing.

This role executes the physical production of the campaign's strategy and creative. It requires the ability to pivot and adapt on demand, as it supports cross functional partners' needs.

This includes managing all aspects of studio and on-set global productions. It requires the ability to accurately assess the logistical needs of a project in order to assign and / or hire the appropriate resources (production company, photographer, director of photography or full video crews) for the job.

It also requires the ability to work cross-functionally with show production teams, talent representatives, creative directors, public relations, synergy, awards, and external agencies / vendors throughout the life-cycle of a campaign.

The ideal candidate will need to think strategically about scale solutions, and how to staff accordingly with premium capture skills that elevate Series content.

The person in this role must have a deep knowledge of production process, including post production for behind-the-scenes (BTS) featurettes, on-camera interviews (EPK), gallery shoots, and promo spots.

They are versed in SAG, Union, and DGA rules and regulations and has experience editing key sets and obtaining talent approvals within the entertainment space.

They must be highly organized with a passion for photography, live action cinematic content production, and process building.

This role will be based in Culver City and required to travel.

Key job responsibilities

• Produce all photo and video shoots which includes hiring and recommending the appropriate photographer, director, director of photography, crew, and / or production company to execute the creative vision of a given campaign.
• Send out talent memos and call sheets to all talent and talent representation prior to a shoot production.
• Serve as liaison between show production and internal partners to schedule and coordinate on-set visits for their specific needs (PR, Social, BTS, EPK, social video capture, etc.).
• Oversee all photography production and post production. Manage asset management vendors, photo editing vendors, edit keysets, retouching and talent approvals.
• Negotiate and license or production third party contracts.
• Communicate with key stakeholders internally (Marketing, PR, X-Ray, Social, Synergy) and externally (agencies, photographers, directors, directors of photography, vendors) in a spirit of collaboration.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders, communicating and collaborating effectively, articulating complex issues / problems in an effective manner.

• Proactively work to problem solve and communicate to senior management, and actively seek clarification when there is ambiguity.
• Work with senior leadership to create policies, procedures and best practices that impact the broader department.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations :

Culver City, CA, USA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team experience
• Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote
• Experience developing cross-functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions
• Experience managing creative (internal team of designers, copywriters, external agencies and freelancers)
• Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
• Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Last updated : 2024-05-22