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Senior Studio Strategy Manager, Studio Strategy & Ops

Lensa
Culver, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
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Description

The Amazon Studios Strategy & Ops Team is looking for a Sr. Studio Strategy Manager. The Studios Strategy team drives the long-term operational strategy of the Studio. We identify opportunities to deliver the creative scope and vision of our slate with increasing efficiency. The team is focused on a) optimizing the cost structure of our operating model and b) optimizing our operations to deliver content at lower costs.

This role will work on cross-functional projects that cover long-term strategy and operations for Amazon Originals series and movies in the US and our 21 local territories - including long-term resource planning, opportunity and tooling identification, and investments/initiatives that scale studio capabilities effectively. Projects include but are not limited to internal capacity optimization, portfolio analysis, op model recommendation, infrastructure investment, and emerging technology strategy. We seek a critical thinker, builder, and project manager who can keep pace with our growth in a deadline-driven, highly ambiguous environment.

Key job responsibilities

  • Lead analysis around operating efficiency at each phase of the content lifecycle in order to recommend programmatic solutions
  • Drive cross-organizational alignment and decision making around upcoming investments across the media supply chain
  • Deep dive into content spend and budget drivers to proactively enhance Studio data and tooling
  • Conduct research of production industry market trends and opportunities, including competitive analysis and benchmarking
  • Deliver ad hoc strategic projects and recommendations

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree is required in business, finance, marketing or related fields.
  • 2-5 years of experience at an investment bank, private equity, management consulting, and/or a media/entertainment/tech company in a strategy/business development/analytical role with modeling experience.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to work with owners to define key business/operations questions and recommendations.
  • Demonstrated success in achieving aggressive short, medium and long-term goals, with a proven ability to influence others.
  • Demonstrated bias for action and attention to detail with strengths in problem solving, issue-resolution, and the ability to work in a deadline driven work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Media/Entertainment strategy experience
  • Masters in Business Administration degree is preferred
  • Knowledge of creative, production, post production processes and related workflows
  • Experience helping global organizations scale.
  • A passion for content production and/or entertainment.
  • Business development experience

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.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $93,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $199,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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Salary : $93,300 - $199,600

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