What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager, Global AVOD/FAST, Amazon MGM Studios Distribution position at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.?
DESCRIPTION
Amazon MGM Studios Distribution (AMSD) is seeking a relationship-driven and commercially-minded individual for the role of Account Manager, Global AVOD/FAST. This position will own the health and growth of AMSD’s advertising video-on-demand (AVOD) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) distribution partnerships across US and international markets. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of global distribution partners — driving account performance, leading FAST channel activations, and identifying opportunities to expand Amazon MGM Studios' content footprint across platforms. This role works closely with the licensing, strategy, and operations teams to ensure partners are performing, growing, and deeply engaged with AMSD's content slate.
Key job responsibilities
A day in the life
About the team
Amazon MGM Studios Distribution oversees the licensing of Amazon MGM Studio’s titles, including new release and library movies and series such as film franchises James Bond, Rocky and Creed, and series The Handmaid’s Tale, Vikings, and Fargo.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as the primary day-to-day relationship owner for a portfolio of global AVOD/FAST distribution partners, managing account health, performance, and engagement across US and international markets.
- Conduct regular business reviews with partners to assess performance against KPIs, identify content opportunities, and surface risks and growth levers to the licensing and strategy teams.
- Synthesize partner feedback, platform trends, and viewership data to inform content avails strategy and licensing priorities.
- Identify and develop upsell and expansion opportunities within the existing partner base, including new content categories, FAST channel additions, and territory expansions.
- Develop and execute content activations with platform partners, including franchise pop-up channels, themed programming stunts, and premium content launches
A day in the life
- Managing ongoing communications and relationship cadences with AVOD/FAST distribution partners across US and international markets.
- Preparing and presenting partner business reviews, account performance summaries, and content opportunity analyses.
- Tracking partner performance metrics — including viewership, revenue trends, and content engagement — and translating data into actionable recommendations.
- Collaborating with the licensing team to support deal negotiations, renewals, and new partner outreach.
About the team
Amazon MGM Studios Distribution oversees the licensing of Amazon MGM Studio’s titles, including new release and library movies and series such as film franchises James Bond, Rocky and Creed, and series The Handmaid’s Tale, Vikings, and Fargo.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
- 5 years of account management, business development, content licensing or finance experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of digital video landscape, including solid understanding of digital video distribution technologies
- Experience building and growing relationships with internal and external partners
- Experience delivering results and generating transformational growth
- Familiarity with FAST channel operations, including channel packaging, content scheduling, and platform carriage.
- Comfort working with performance data and revenue models to diagnose trends and build partner narratives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience preparing and presenting executive-facing materials.
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 - 82,500.00 - 144,300.00 USD annually
Benefits:
Sick pay, Life insurance, Annual leave