Overview

Head of Scripted and Movies, Amazon Studios

Amazon MGM Studios is the home for talent, creating and producing Original films and television series for a global audience. Original series premiere exclusively on Prime Video, which is available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Amazon MGM Studios also produces and acquires Original movies for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video.

We are seeking a Head of Scripted and Movies for our Local Originals initiative (based in Tokyo). This role will lead a team of creative executives responsible for overseeing the ongoing growth of Prime Video in Japan through developing a compelling slate of original movies and television series. The ideal candidate is a strong creative and strategic leader with the proven ability to manage teams across all content categories, all aspects of creative production, and is well-versed in solving day-to-day production problems as well as bigger strategic and regulatory issues relevant to the territory.

The desired candidate has strong creative acumen, unassailable business judgment, and is obsessed with local customers. They are fully versed in top talent - writers, directors, producers, actors - working in Japan, along with an understanding of the dynamics underpinning the industry in Japan. For this role, we are seeking someone who is deeply curious and can apply their comprehensive knowledge of entertainment in Japan to a global streaming platform.

The Head of Scripted and Movies works closely with key stakeholders within Prime Video and Amazon Studios (including Marketing, Operations, Business Affairs, Production, Finance, etc.) and externally with Creators and Talent. The candidate will have a persuasive, clear and professional verbal and written communication style, ability to oversee the most complex of business and creative negotiations internally and externally, and the confidence to both advocate ideas and collaborate in a highly pressured environment. Help create the future of digital entertainment with Amazon.

日本語の説明: Amazon MGM Studios は世界中の視聴者向けにオリジナル映画やテレビシリーズを制作・プロデュースしています。オリジナルシリーズはプライム・ビデオでプレミア上映され、モビリティは世界240以上の国と地域に及びます。現在、ローカルオリジナル施策における脚本ありのシリーズと国内オリジナル映画部門責任者を募集しています（東京ベース）。この職務では、日本におけるPrime Videoの継続的な成長を監督するクリエイティブエグゼクティブチームを率いていただきます。理想的な候補者は、優れたクリエイティブおよび戦略的リーダーであり、日々の制作課題から大きな戦略的・規制的課題まで解決できる能力を備えています。

求める候補者は、優れたクリエイティブセンス、確かなビジネス判断力を持ち、地域の顧客に対して強い関心を持つ方です。日本で活躍する脚本家、監督、プロデューサー、俳優などのトップタレントに精通し、日本の業界を支える力学を理解している必要があります。深い好奇心を持ち、日本のエンターテインメントに関する包括的な知識をグローバルなストリーミングプラットフォームに活用できる人材を求めています。

脚本ありのシリーズと国内オリジナル映画部門責任者は、Prime VideoおよびAmazon Studios内の主要な関係者（マーケティング、オペレーション、ビジネスアフェアーズ、プロダクション、財務など）、および外部のクリエイターやタレントと緊密に協力します。候補者には、説得力があり、明確でプロフェッショナルな口頭・文書によるコミュニケーションスタイル、社内外における最も複雑なビジネスおよびクリエイティブな交渉を監督する能力、そして高いプレッシャーの環境下でアイデアを主張し協力する自信が求められます。

Key job responsibilities

• Setting and implementing original content strategy in Japan.
• Build relationships with show creators and creative community.
• Seek out and assess pilot proposals, scripts, and pitches.
• Work with writers to develop stories and scripts.
• Oversee all creative aspects of development, production and post-production.
• Serve as primary Creative liaison internally at Amazon and externally with Creators and Talent.
• Manage a team of executives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of successful TV, unscripted and film development for a studio, network, streamer and/or production company
• 5+ years managing a team
• Deep knowledge of industry talent and trends with a deep portfolio of industry contacts
• Native or equivalent level Japanese proficiency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive knowledge of the television and media industry, both in Japan and globally.
• Broad network of writers, producers and artists.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with a high-volume workload.
• Strong writing and excellent communication skills.
• Proven track record of maintaining external and internal relationships
• Experience at setting and delivering against departmental strategy and goals.
• Self-motivated, passionate, intellectually curious. Creative problem-solver.

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