Description

Description

Amazon MGM Studios is hiring a Senior Scripted Executive with experience in both development and production. This executive will work within the Canadian Originals team and have the ability to identify material and talent and guide top-level writers and directors in the creation of outlines, scripts, cuts, and other material. Using your comprehensive knowledge of premium television talent, you will build on your previous industry relationships and develop new ones.

As part of the Prime Video team, you’ll get to work on projects that are fast-paced, challenging, and varied. Also, you’ll get to experiment with new possibilities, take risks, and collaborate with remarkable people.

We’ll look for you to bring your diverse perspectives, ideas, and skill-sets to make Prime Video even better for our customers. With global opportunities for talented creatives, technologists, marketing professionals and so much more, you can decide where a career with Prime Video takes you!

Key job responsibilities
• Convey Amazon MGM Studios Canadian Originals Scripted strategy among Canadian industry.
• Exercise creative and business judgement, especially in spotting the potential in ideas.
• Build and manage relationships with writers, directors, producers, production companies and artist representatives.
• Manage all creative aspects of development, pre-production, production, and post to final delivery.
• Liaise with other departments including Marketing, Publicity, Research, Digital, Social and Business and
Legal Affairs.

Basic Qualifications

- 7+ years of executive level in development at a studio, network or production company experience
- 7+ years of creative executive experience
- 5+ years of series development experience
- Experience working with other departments such as casting, production, research, PR, business and legal affairs
- Experience overseeing all creative aspects of development production and post production

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of the television and media industry
- 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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN, ON, Toronto - 121,300.00 - 202,700.00 CAD annually