Amazon Jobs is hiring: Business Affairs Executive, Amazon MGM Movies Business Af

Overview

Are you interested in shaping the future of movies and streaming video? Do you want to define the next generation of how and what customers are watching? Amazon MGM Studios has an immediate opening for a Business Affairs Executive to work with the Amazon MGM Movies teams to help deliver innovative content.

This role will be responsible for structuring, negotiating, and drafting agreements for feature film projects across development, production, and acquisition. The Movies Business Affairs Executive will work closely with creative executives, production, legal, and finance teams to execute deals that support Amazon MGM's content strategy and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong business judgment, and the ability to balance creative and business objectives while maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This position is located in Culver City, California.

Key responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and draft development, rights acquisition, and talent agreements for feature film projects
• Handle negotiations for writer, director, actor, and producer deals
• Provide strategic guidance on deal terms and industry standards
• Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Collaborate with production counsel on production-related agreements
• Work cross-functionally with finance, legal, and creative teams
• Monitor and ensure compliance with studio policies and procedures

A day in the life

A typical day for a Movies Business Affairs Executive at Amazon MGM Studios involves juggling multiple high-stakes negotiations and contracts. The morning usually starts with team meetings and reviewing overnight deals. Throughout the day, they negotiate with talent agencies over actor or director deals, review rights agreements, and consult with creative executives on deal structures. They will coordinate with legal and finance teams, and draft deal memos. The role requires constant communication via email, phone, and in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of studio, production company or television network experience
• 4+ years of entertainment industry deal negotiation experience
• Experience negotiating complex agreements with a firm understanding of legal terminology and reasoning
• Experience working for a production company, studio, or television network
• J.D., or MBA
• Experience in content negotiation, acquisition or business development

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit the Amazon jobs accommodations page for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Additional information

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $130,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $215,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on factors including market location and may vary with knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.