Development Executive, Primetime Animation, Prime Video

Job Description

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of creative executive experience
- 5+ years of series development experience
- 10+ years of unscripted development and current programming in network/studio and production company roles 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

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Studios is seeking an experienced executive to develop and
oversee development and production of a growing slate of primetime animated series. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in identifying source material/talent for the adult animation audience, giving creative guidance and feedback to top level show runners on
outlines, scripts, animatics, character designs, casting, and cuts, as well as in depth knowledge of animation production pipelines and studios. Candidate must be fully versed in top writers and artists working in the premium television space, and experience overseeing animated productions and launching series. We're looking for someone self-motivated, passionate and able to work well in a team as well as independently. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and strong industry relationships. Candidates must have excellent creative instincts on material, and a passion for animation.

Responsibilities:
- Seek out and assess pilot proposals, scripts, and pitches.
- Identify books and relevant source material.
- Identify emerging new talent (artists and writers).
- Attend pitches and general meetings.
- Attend animation festivals and conferences
- Work with writers and artists to develop scripts, boards, designs, and other relevant development materials.
- Oversee all creative aspects of development, production and post-production.
- Maintain relationships with agents, managers, producers and network partners.
- Liaise with other departments including Casting, Production, Marketing, PR, Research, Business and Legal Affairs.

Key job responsibilities
Source, option and develop new animated series. Manage multiple current series in production from casting, records, animatics, and final mix. Engage across multiple teams (Marketing, PR and Strategy) to ensure successful launch of series. Work effectively with outside producers to ensure projects are on time and on budget.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Culver City, CA, USA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of the US media landscape
- Experience developing content that is award nominated, or from a broadcast network or streaming platform

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $113,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0xn2e-3-141-31-240-42 in your application.