Talent Service Manager

Job Description

Job summary
Are you interested in shaping the future of movies and television? 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; hit Local Original series in Japan such as Bachelor; and movies like Eddie Murphy's Coming 2 America and Michael B. Jordan's Without Remorse, plus exclusives and live sports.

We are looking for a Talent Service Manager to support Amazon Studios' Local Originals in Japan. In this role, you will act as the central cross-functional liaison amongst key internal stakeholder teams (e.g., Production, Marketing, PR, Awards, etc.), shepherding local on-screen (e.g., actors) and off-screen (e.g., writers, directors, producers, etc.) talent, throughout the lifecycle of a project (and beyond) at Amazon. You will be responsible for developing and executing on the process and framework for servicing local talent in Japan, with a focus on managing efficient workflows and being able to socialize, absorb, organize, and proactively address feedback from both talent and internal cross-functional stakeholders to drive the best talent experience. You will work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment and support multiple talents across multiple projects at one time.

Key job responsibilities
Oversee the holistic talent experience at Amazon throughout the lifecycle of a project and beyond, supporting Casting, Creative Development and Marketing teams who work daily with on- (e.g., actors) and off-screen (e.g., writers, directors, producers, etc.) creators.
• Balance effectively supporting talent's needs and feedback with delivering Amazon's near and long-term creative and business objectives.
• Work closely with Creative Development and Business Affairs to track and manage overall and first-look deals (and contractual obligations) with local talent.
• Work closely with Marketing, PR, Awards teams to most effectively deploy talent's support (while properly managing talent's expectations) on strategic title/Studio/Amazon-related campaigns, promotions, events, and launches.
• Help talent navigate Amazon flywheel opportunities across other Amazon business units (e.g., Retail, Fashion, Alexa, Amazon/Prime brand ambassadors, Audible Podcasts, Music) to maximize talent relationships.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in marketing, film/television, communication, or related field
• 5+ years of experience working closely with creative talent as an agent, talent manager, awards/PR/casting/creative executive, and/or creative producer
• Experience working on a production set and with other departments, such as Casting, Production, PR, Awards, Research, Business Affairs, and Legal.
• Strong understanding of the Japanese creative talent pool and trends

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills
• Deep knowledge of the Japanese TV and digital video landscape
• Strong ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations
• Excellent business judgment
• Broad network of writers, producers, and artists in Japan

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The salary information will be provided individually prior to the 1st interview.
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