Principal, Creator Acquisition, Amp

Job Description

Job summary
Want to build the future of music and audio entertainment?

Want to build the future of live audio? Join Amazon's newest mobile app, Amp, where anyone can host live radio shows with the music they love. Currently in beta in the US, Amp's evolving how people discover and share music. Create a show, call-in, or bop along to some tunes – no subscription, additional hardware, or editing needed.

As part of an agile team, you will be working in a startup atmosphere while being able to leverage the resources of a Fortune-500 company. Amp is on the bleeding-edge of consumer-facing products, where every team member is a critical voice in the decision-making process. We build systems that will be distributed around the world, spanning mobile apps and voice-forward experiences on Amazon Echo devices, powered by Alexa. Amp products support our mission of delivering audio entertainment in new and exciting ways that creators and listeners will love.

The Amp team is looking for team members across a variety of functions, including software engineering/development, product, marketing, design, and more. Come make history, as we expand and launch Amp for millions of listeners.

This role may be located in New York, Atlanta, or Los Angeles.

Key job responsibilities
• The Principal, Creator Acquisition will be responsible for leading business development efforts with new creators on the service.
• Evaluate trends in the media, entertainment and creator markets and develop compelling content opportunities with third parties.
• Source opportunities and negotiate license agreements with a variety of media partners to foster the growth of Amp as a live audio service.
• Partner with legal counterparties to design bespoke license agreements to support unique deal structures.
• Identify and report on the success of executed deals leveraging internal and external data sources and native KPIs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 8+ years of relevant experience in account management, business development, content licensing, or finance
• 8+ years of experience negotiating license and/or business development agreements
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams
• Experience in using data and metrics to drive decision making and impact
• Excellent written/verbal communication and analytical skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 6+ years working on partnerships between digital services and artists/content creators.
• Expert-level fluency in current trends, players, and opportunities in music and audio.
• Skills in negotiating content license and/or business development agreements.
• Demonstrated experience with ambiguity, using sound business judgement and data to drive strategy, business action, and results.
• MBA or Juris Doctorate

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6289n-3-135-198-49-42 in your application.