Job description

Director Content Acquisition 

Job Description:-

• Identify, prioritize, on-board and manage relationships with content partners.
• Execute mid to large-sized opportunities independently in support of larger team initiatives
• Work closely with internal teams including Product, Legal, Finance and Marketing to achieve positive negotiation outcomes for Amazon and content providers
• Proactively identify and resolve strategic issues that may impair the team's ability to meet strategic, financial, and technical goals.
• Monitor the competitive landscape to help inform Amazon Music's strategic priorities and expansion opportunities.
• Strong understanding of the podcast or audio landscape and associated business models.
• Experience in content acquisition within entertainment (TV, Film, OTT, audio, podcast or media)
• Self-starter who is customer obsessed, detail-oriented, and an enthusiastic team player.
• Ability to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business judgment and demonstrated ability to think and act both strategically and tactically.
• Proven bias for action; ability to juggle multiple priorities and create a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Develop acquisition plans, financial metrics, and goals for senior management.
• Establish, manage, and grow strong relationships/partnerships with content providers at a senior level.
• Lead all aspects of deal negotiations, including content selection, financial analysis, forecasting, technical requirements, and complex cross-department signoffs.
• Use data on customer behavior, usage and consumption to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams across all functional areas within Prime Video to execute partnerships (e.g., marketing, public relations, finance, operations, etc.)
• Maintain a can-do attitude and willingness and flexibility to solve problems at short notice, using any tools necessary.
• Prepare and deliver business reviews to senior leaders.
• Movies & TV distribution/licensing experience helpful.
• Strong ability to understand product and technical requirements and interface with Product/Technology teams.
• Ability to work well in a fast paced and highly changing environment.
• End to end ownership of major project deliverables

Qualifications & key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Communications, Journalism, Video Production, Film or related fields
• 10+ years of experience in an account management, content acquisition, licensing or business development role
• A proven track record of setting and exceeding aggressive goals
• Ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

To know more over the role and apply kindly send your updated resume to:  [email protected]