Amazon Studios Canada, Inc.

Audio / Video / Photography Production, Entertainment and Studio, entertainment

SeniorScriptedDevelopmentExecutive,AmazonMGMOriginals,Canada

CA$121–203k Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Scripted Development Executive, Amazon MGM Originals, Canada at Amazon Studios Canada, Inc.. Skills: Scripted development, Talent identification, Writer guidance, Director guidance. Convey strategy among Canadian industry. Exercise creative judgement”

Industry & Context.

Audio / Video / Photography Production, Entertainment and Studio, entertainment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years executive level development, 7+ years creative executive experience, 5+ years series development experience, Experience working with other departments, Experience overseeing creative aspects

Nice to Have

Knowledge of television industry, Knowledge of media industry, Proven track record storytelling, Developing successful films, Developing successful shows

What You'll Do.

Convey strategy among Canadian industry

Exercise creative judgement

Exercise business judgement

Spot potential in ideas

Build relationships with writers

Build relationships with directors

Build relationships with producers

Build relationships with production companies

Build relationships with artist representatives

Manage creative aspects of development

Manage creative aspects of pre-production

Manage creative aspects of production

Manage creative aspects of post

Manage creative aspects to final delivery

Liaise with Marketing department

Liaise with Publicity department

Liaise with Research department

Liaise with Digital department

Liaise with Social department

Liaise with Business and Legal Affairs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Canadian Originals team; Prime Video team; Other departments

Full Job 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 t

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