Sr. Strategy Manager, Amazon MGM Studios Distribution

Description

Seeking an experienced executive to join our Distribution Strategy team within Amazon MGM Studios Distribution. This individual will help set the overall strategy of the organization and lead ad-hoc projects to solve business-critical issues. This role has high visibility within the organization and will work closely with stakeholders across creative development, content acquisition, finance, marketing, programming, content operations, legal, etc. Role requires a strong understanding of the entertainment business, excellent analytical skills, and ability to serve as a distribution strategy thought leader to senior leadership and the broader Amazon MGM Studios Distribution organization.

Key job responsibilities
• Work with the Head of Distribution Strategy to influence overall strategic and business direction.
• Execute internal programming mechanisms that deploy the MGM catalog to Prime Video and MGM globally, review KPIs regularly to optimize performance.
• Own strategy documents to increase demand for various media rights tied to the studio’s output/catalog.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency across the distribution pipeline (particularly via AI automation).
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with leaders across stakeholder groups, ensuring the team operates as a trusted strategic partner for Amazon MGM Studios Distribution and the studio at large.

About the team
Amazon MGM Studios Distribution is a division within Prime Video. We manage an extensive portfolio of premium content, overseeing the licensing of both Amazon MGM Studios' original productions and MGM's renowned film and television catalog. Our portfolio spans iconic franchises like James Bond, Rocky, and Creed, acclaimed series such as The Handmaid's Tale and Fargo, and current theatrical releases including Project Hail Mary, Masters of the Universe, and The Thomas Crown Affair.
Distribution Strategy is a dedicated team operating across content strategy, analytics, and project management capacities. We manage an array of programming mechanisms and lead strategic projects aimed at maximizing the long-term aggregate distribution value of the entire studio catalog.

Basic Qualifications

- 5 years of experience in an analytically rigorous role (e.g., management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, content strategy, etc.) with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional strategy initiatives from end-to-end.
- Excellent analytical capabilities and experience using complex modeling and analysis to inform key business decisions (must be highly proficient in Excel).
- Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively with a high degree of autonomy.
- Understanding of the entertainment business, including distribution windowing standards.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex analytical findings and strategic recommendations to senior audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

- MBA or similar advanced degree.
- Prior experience in a strategy role at a studio and/or streaming service.

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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