Head of Series Casting Prime Video , PV Studios

Amazon • Culver City, CA

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About The Position

The Casting Executive for Amazon MGM Studios role will oversee and manage the
casting of series and hiring of casting directors for all Amazon MGM series
thereby ensuring a steady flow of quality talent. This role will be a part of
the Amazon casting team, working with the other Casting Executives, implementing
processes, and infrastructure to support this pipeline of current and new
programming content for the platform and help shape the long-term casting
strategy and goals for Casting. This position will work closely with the Amazon
MGM Executives.

Requirements

• 6+ years of equivalent experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Track record of innovation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of equivalent experience
• Knowledge of AVOD, FVOD, SVOD or OTT video services
• Track record of innovation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and presentation skills
• Reputation for creativity, attention to detail and business insight
• Self-motivated with high energy and thrive in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment

Responsibilities

• Help to set and manage cast budgets in conjunction with Amazon MGM Studios execs and producers for series by making effective tradeoffs between production budgets and creative goals of a production.
• Identify talent for Amazon MGM series.
• Remain current on talent in upcoming movies, series, and theatre both domestic and international that raise the bar for Amazon MGM Studios.
• Help to create operational efficiencies both internally and externally
• Brings expertise to the most complex negotiations (regardless of deal size), in collaboration with Amazon MGM Creatives, Legal and Business Affairs.
• Candidate should be a self-starter and feel confident in making casting decisions directly with senior Amazon MGM Executives.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive