Amazon

Content Acquisition Manager, Prime Video

Amazon$79K — $139K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of cross-functional experience with tech and non-tech teams
  • 5+ years of cross-functional project delivery experience
  • 5+ years of program or project management
  • Proven ability to define program requirements and leverage data for improvements
  • Familiarity with data-focused tools like Python, SQL, or Amazon QuickSight
  • 3+ years proficiency with Excel or Tableau for data manipulation and analysis

Responsibilities

  • Support negotiations for global SVOD content licensing agreements
  • Manage licensing selection and content mix across various categories
  • Analyze customer data to inform content acquisition strategies
  • Contribute to content acquisition plans and performance metrics for management
  • Establish and maintain relationships with content providers
  • Develop a deep understanding of financial analysis for deal execution
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support content licensing agreements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
  • Mental health support and employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Do you want to define the next generation of how and what Prime Video customers are watching?

We are currently seeking an experienced Content Acquisition Manager to join our Major Studios Licensing & Strategy team, focused on licensing content from all of the world's largest studios. Working alongside senior team members, you will support the execution of local content acquisition strategies with major studios, independent producers and distributors, TV network groups, and other niche content partners across a variety of business models, including flat fee licensing, pay for performance, and more. You will participate in negotiations and collaborate with content owners across the globe to help develop new business models and deliver results for both our stakeholders and customers.

This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content negotiations while contributing analytical insights and learning from experienced acquisition leaders. You will partner with the team to evaluate content opportunities, support deal execution, and help drive engagement and value for Prime Video customers worldwide.

Key job responsibilities
• Support the negotiation and execution of global/ multi-territory SVOD content licensing agreements on behalf of Prime Video with major studios, independent producers and distributors, TV network groups, and other partners across various business models, including flat fee licensing, pay per hour/pay for performance, and more.
• Assist in managing content licensing selection and mix across multiple content categories, working closely with senior team members to optimize portfolio composition.
• Analyze data on customer behavior, usage and consumption to provide insights that inform decision-making for content acquisition and help identify new content genres for customers.
• Internally, contribute to content acquisition plans, financial metrics, and goals for senior management by providing analytical support and performance tracking.
• Externally, help establish and maintain strong relationships with content providers, supporting senior team members in partner engagement.
• Develop a deep understanding of financial analysis, content performance forecasting, and technical requirements for video uploads and delivery to effectively support deal evaluation and execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams across all functional areas within Prime Video to support content strategies and execute content licensing agreements (e.g., legal, finance, marketing, etc.).
• Maintain a can-do attitude and willingness and flexibility to solve problems at short notice, using any tools necessary. This is a hands-on role that will work with cross-functional teams to support the whole licensing process end-to-end (from discovery and evaluation to actual launch).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience

- 5+ years of cross functional project delivery experience

- 5+ years of program or project management experience

- Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

- Knowledge of at least one data-focused technology tool, such as Python, SQL, Alteryx, Amazon QuickSight, or similar

- 3+ years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables) experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience managing, analyzing and communicating results to senior leadership

- MBA, or Bachelor's degree or above

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Culver City - 79,700.00 - 139,500.00 USD annually

About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

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