Sr. Content Partnerships Manager Prime Video Channels, Amazon Prime Video Channels

Job Description

About Amazon Prime Video ChannelsThe Amazon Prime Video team is shaping the future of digital video entertainment. Amazon Prime Video seeks a Sr. Content Partnerships Manager for Prime Video Channels India, based out of Mumbai. Over the past decade Amazon has developed a number of market-leading, innovative and fast-growing digital and mobile businesses, including: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Music, Echo, Alexa and Kindle. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial minded candidate who wants to work in a start-up like environment and is passionate about digital media and new costumer experiences.Prime Video is fast becoming one of the major global players in digital entertainment, changing the way millions of customers enjoy movies and TV shows. Prime Video Channels enables customers to add a wide range of live TV channels and on-demand streaming services (e.g. HBO, Showtime, Eurosport and Starz) to their Prime Video catalogue. Prime Video Channels are available as individual subscriptions with no need to buy a big channel bundle and anytime cancellation. All Prime Video Channels are available via the existing Prime Video app: customers enjoy the same user experience, simple click to subscribe and play, and anytime, anywhere access, offering an easy and straightforward way to choose the TV entertainment you want. Launched in 2015, the service is now available in 11 countries and is one of the largest online marketplaces for video subscriptions.Key job responsibilitiesAbout the Role We are seeking an innovative, driven and analytical candidate to oversee content acquisition & channel partnerships with key content owners. This individual will be responsible for increasing relevant selection for Prime Video customers.In addition to strong negotiation skills, the ideal candidate should be a critical thinker, with an eye for detail, an ability to juggle multiple priorities, and isn t afraid to role his/her sleeves up as needed. S/he must have the ability to clearly and concisely communicate thoughts and ideas, both written and verbally, and think beyond his/her direct sphere of responsibility.Key activities include: Develop acquisition plans, financial analysis, forecasting and goals for all content / channel deals Establish, manage and maintain strong relationships with content/channel partners Drive content licensing, partner negotiations, internal approvals and contract execution Collaborate with internal teams across all functional areas within Amazon to execute content partner deals and onboard them Prepare and present business reviews related to content deals to senior leadersKey skills Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to work with business owners to define key business questions and to build data sets that answer those questions Proven negotiating skills Strong organizational skills, with proven ability to handle multiple complex projects and deliver results Ability to prioritise workload and deliver results against multiple aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced setting Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience working with external partners and stakeholders Demonstrated bias for action with strengths in problem solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline driven work environment, attention to detail and ability to multitaskWe are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Mumbai, MH, IND, - 7 years of account management, business development, content licensing or finance experience- Knowledge of digital video landscape, including solid understanding of digital video distribution technologies- Experience with end-to-end ownership of major project deliverables - Experience with brand client measurements, goals and return on investment requirements

Keyskills :
bias for actionreturn on investmentdigital mediadigital videouser experienceproblem solvingcontent licensingfinancial analysisaccount managementnegotiation skillsvideo distributionbehavioral trainingbusiness developmentcontent partnerships