Full Time Job
Business Affairs Executive
Amazon Studios
- Paid
- Full Time
Job Description
Are you interested in shaping the future of movies and television? Do you want to define the next generation of how and what Amazon customers are watching? Prime Video is one of the leading digital video services on the Internet today, and we're just getting started changing the way millions of people around the world enjoy content. Now available in more than 240 countries and territories, Prime Video offers customers the broadest selection of any on-demand video service, including our critically-acclaimed Amazon Originals Series such as the multi-award-winning The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, The Boys; UK-produced hit Amazon Original series like Good Omens, The Grand Tour, All or Nothing: Manchester City and forthcoming drama series The Power; exclusive TV shows like Star Trek: Picard, American Gods and Vikings; and movies like Late Night and Get Duked, plus live sport including ATP and WTA Tour and US Open Tennis and Premier League football.We are looking for a business affairs executive to add to Amazon Studios' film and television group. This role will support all scripted and unscripted deals in the Italian territory.
This business affairs executive will assist with the commercial discussions relating to above-the-line talent deals (i.e., writer, producer, director, cast, etc.), development deals (i.e., original scripts, book rights, format rights, etc.) and production company deals led by the Amazon Local Originals Business Affairs team. Further, this candidate will collaborate with Amazon's Legal Affairs team, and address production issues as they arise.
You will have a demonstrated ability to effectively interact with local agents, managers and outside attorneys, and be able to efficiently communicate status with other members of the Amazon Studios team including Creative, Production, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Tax and Legal, as well as Amazon executives outside of Amazon Studios.
A comprehensive working knowledge of international film and television industry business models, development and production methodologies is necessary. Further this candidate should be capable of addressing multi-territory guild regulations, contract law and intellectual property rights (as applicable to the entertainment industry), along with excellent drafting, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational and computer skills.
This business affairs executive must be able to manage a varied workload efficiently and smoothly, operate within corporate parameters, and remain cool and levelheaded in pressurized situations. A successful candidate is expected to be able to work collaboratively with colleagues in this department and across the studio, build strong internal client relationships, effectively advise senior-level executives under time-sensitive conditions and generate client satisfaction through clear thinking and risk analysis.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science and Law Degree/Qualified Solicitor or equivalent
• A thorough understanding of Italian entertainment industry customs and practices with multiple years' experience representing or working for a major scripted production company, studio or network in-house studio
• Italian and English language fluency
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Deep understanding of various international media business models
• Trusted and established relationships with Italian agents, lawyers and production companies.
• Ability to understand and implement new business models.
• Deep interest in technology and innovation.
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Amazon Studios
Amazon Studios is the movies and television development and production arm of Amazon. It is our role to produce original content and license studio programs worldwide in exclusive service of Amazon's Prime Video customers. We need your passion, innovative ideas, and creativity to help take us to new heights.