Senior Scripted Development Executive, Amazon MGM Originals, Canada

Amazon • Toronto, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• paid time off
• other resources to improve health and well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed