Coordinating Director (Game), Prime Video Live Events

As Amazon/Prime Video’s Live Sports portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Coordinating Director for Game programming. This position will be multi-faceted, working in tandem with other members of the production team in planning, preparing, and executing all areas of our game programming. The Coordinating Director will play a significant role in developing the identity of Prime Video’s live sports offerings, as well as playing a crucial role in creating and developing the technical infrastructure in which we operate. The role will also include oversight of staff & freelance crew. In addition to being Prime Video’s lead director for multiple game productions, this role will also be responsible for working with internal partners across our Technical Operations, Engineering, Finance, Product, Sales, Legal and Marketing teams as well as working very closely with third party production companies on all matters related to sports productions.This role requires great flexibility, ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in a startup environment. The successful candidate is a self-starter and comfortable on a small team, executing productions on occasion with little support. The successful candidate is also comfortable diving deep across multiple areas, possessing exceptional stakeholder and project management skills, and committed to fostering a positive working environment. Key job responsibilities• Directing complex, multi-camera live sports productions (game coverage)• Working with Operations to create standardized workflows for booking crew• Establish protocols and work with many internal and external stakeholders in creating a production workflow• Managing local and remote crews, juggling schedules, and long-term planning• Being comfortable receiving and giving editorial and creative feedback• Researching, pitching, and having a deep understanding of new technologies• Working with production team to manage yearly budget and show budgets.• Understanding of all Amazon sports content and helping to create coverage philosophy across multiple sports• Maintain strong relationships with On-Air Talent, cultivating a positive working environment with the ability to manage complicated situations- 10+ years of creative executive 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- Experience across several areas of unscripted production/development/commissioning.- Extensive experience directing Tier 1 sports shows- Experience working at a premium television network or a world-class production company- Experience managing film and television development and production and ability to shepherd a project from idea to launchAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $165,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $273,300/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Licensing & Strategy Manager, Spoken Word , Amazon Music

Amazon Music is an immersive all-audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. Amazon Music innovates at some of the most exciting intersections of content and culture, by bringing together music, podcasts, livestreams, merchandise, and now, audiobooks from Audible. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio, and to listen to one audiobook each month from the largest catalog of audiobooks; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale.We're seeking an experienced and collaborative individual to lead our licensing, content acquisition and partner strategy efforts across spoken word (podcasts and audiobooks). In this role you will work with our global spoken word team to identify new opportunities, on-board new podcast partners, negotiate content deals, secure additional rights from existing partners, and create and execute acquisition strategies to secure the rights needed to support the growth of our spoken word business. You will work closely with cross-functional partners at Amazon Music (e.g., Product, Legal, Content, Marketing, Finance) and across other Amazon orgs as relevant. You will develop and maintain relationships with priority external partners (e.g., broadcasters, publishers, hosting companies, data providers), managing negotiations and execution of contractual commitments. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven, results-oriented professional with a proven track record of success in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You should possess a unique blend of experience and a customer-centric attitude that will allow you to thrive in this dynamic, high-impact role. Key job responsibilities- Identify, prioritize, on-board and manage relationships with content, data and other industry partners- Support the development and execution of spoken word strategies - Execute mid to large-sized opportunities independently in support of larger team initiatives- Work closely with internal teams including Product, Legal, Finance and Marketing to achieve positive negotiation outcomes for Amazon Music- Proactively identify and resolve strategic issues that may impair the team's ability to meet strategic, financial, and technical goals- Monitor the competitive landscape to help inform Amazon Music's strategic priorities and expansion opportunities- 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 Excel- Experience with end-to-end ownership of major project deliverables- Knowledge of database query technologies (SQL)- Experience with brand client measurements, goals and return on investment requirementsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $189,700/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Creative Producer, Prime Video Sports

Prime Video is seeking an experienced Sr. Creative Producer for our growing Global Live Sports Production team. This role will work with the Head of Creative Services to lead the development, production and oversight of creative strategies, graphics packages, and other design-based needs, supporting the entire Live Sports Production team. You will immerse yourself in the logistical details of each project, serving as a communication hub between internal and external collaborators while overseeing the successful execution of all deliverables.You will manage projects that enhance our brand’s identity and resonate with our audience. You will be responsible for delivering best-in-class creative for our live sports offerings. This role requires collaborative leadership, ownership, vision, the ability to deal with ambiguity, and a drive to learn and be curious.This role will be key in the creative development, execution, delivery and support of on-air graphics for all Live Sports Productions. You will work closely with the Head of Creative Services, Sr. Creative Services Manager, Design, and Executive and Coordinating Producers while organizing workflows between internal and external partners. The Sr. Creative Producer will also focus on the advancement of our own Graphics production pipeline, assisting to build an industry leading standard Graphics department to service the needs of our entire portfolio.A successful candidate will have experience managing teams and workflows related to all facets of on air/live sports graphics design working alongside production, production operations and the technical operations teams, often with little oversight. You will need to be a quick learner – able to understand and follow stakeholder workflows and timelines.You will find yourself in scenarios where you are working as part of a team and where you act on behalf of our team. The ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines will be critical to the success of this position.The desire and ability to learn and be curious, staying on the cutting edge of graphic design trends and technology specific to that field will be of the utmost importance. You will need to thrive in a startup environment while working on projects that may be foreign to some of your industry peers. Overall sports knowledge and understanding of each properties graphics needs and nuances will also be crucial to success.Key job responsibilities• Serve as a central point-of-contact between internal and external collaborators involved in the planning, development, execution and support of assigned projects. • Define scope of work and create and maintain project schedules for assigned projects.• Work closely with department leadership to establish, forecast, rescope and/or accommodate project budget constraints from conception to delivery.• Assist in management of project statements of work, estimates and related parameters with external vendors and agencies.• Actively participate in problem-solving, balancing each project’s technical, logistic or content needs with our goal of developing innovative and creative ways to tell stories through graphics.• Provide direction and guidance to collaborators and partners ensuring their work aligns with the Prime Video’s overall vision and goals.• Ensure that Prime Video’s visual identity remains consistent across all platforms, including on-air graphics, logos, and promotional materials.• Collaborate with both internal and external partners such as advertisers, sponsors, and sports leagues to help in the creation of content and sponsorship opportunities.• Oversight of budget for creative projects and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to achieve desired outcomes.• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay informed about industry trends and best practices in sports broadcasting.• Ability to coordinate and track high volume of work through an end-to-end workflow.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, can clearly articulate and document technical processes and workflows.• Adaptability and resilience to quick changes in priorities, tools, workflow and technology.• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role.• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role.- • 8+ years of creative services experience.- • 5 + years of management experience.- • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a creative team.- • Deep understanding of design, branding, and motion graphics principles.- • Proficient with Microsoft Office products.- • Strong working knowledge of creative tools and software, such as Adobe Creative Suite.- • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas and concepts clearly.- • Experience working at or with a creative or advertising agency, network, streaming- service or studio- • Experience leading process improvements or operations tool implementations.- • Experience building strategic relationships with stakeholders, including communicating and collaborating across teams and functions.- • Experience with digital asset management tools.- • Experience defining the workflow within a marketing, production, or creative department or company.- • Experience educating non-technical stakeholders and working across multiple teams and regions.- • Ability to problem-solve and multi-task in fast-paced, dynamic environment.- • Extremely detail-oriented, organized, and a team player.- • Experience working in both event/game and studio/shoulder programming settings.- • Experience working on or with large-scale, global projects- • Experience presenting to peers and up to 3 levels above own- • A working knowledge of Remote and Studio control room workflows and playback devices.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $88,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Production Coordinator, Live Sports Production

Come and be a part of Amazon's dynamic Live Sports Production Team! We are looking for a Production Coordinator to support the Production Operations team on live event productions across multiple sports properties.The Production Operations team is responsible for delivering high quality event productions on all global live sports properties to customers worldwide, across all Prime Video product lines and devices. We also support our productions through process improvements, scalability, and various initiatives. We work on designing solutions (tools and mechanisms) to manage and support productions globally so our team can work more efficiently and continue to scale. Key job responsibilitiesIn this role, you will use your production management and operational experience to support new property launches and year-over-year sports property restarts. You will assist and support (home-based and on the road when needed) the day-to-day operations of event logistics, production content, and business operations. You will work closely with the Production Managers and Production Operations team to ensure the property lifecycles are on track. You will learn and implement best practices and Amazon policies across projects to maintain effective workflows and delivery of projects, and maintain alignment across territories and department. The Production Coordinator will provide support and assistance to the Production Executives, Sr. Production Operations Manager and Production Manager in the planning phases of all event production, and ensure production plans are executed at a high bar and within budget. You will act as a liaison and interface and collaborate with colleagues, cross-functional teams, and Production Service Partners (PSPs) to help facilitate all aspects of event logistics. You will use your organizational and creative skills to assist in creating and implementing mechanisms and processes (e.g., standard operating procedures, management of trackers, department templates, agendas, production guidelines, production manuals etc.).You will support the Production Operations team during each phase of the project lifecycle. You will assist with pre-production planning, supporting scheduling of personnel, coordinating and arranging travel logistics for the Live Production team and Talent, and provide administrative assistance in whatever capacity is needed. You will assist with the preparation and communication of event production information to the team (e.g., production books, call sheets, travel details, etc.), working with internal and external partners to ensure accurate information sharing for all live events. You will participate in recruiting, selecting and training key personnel. You will work closely with creative partners and internal asset management teams regarding show related IP, creative and physical aspects. You will roll up your sleeves and assume production related on-site roles when needed (i.e., stage manager, production assistants/runner duties) to support live events gaining in-depth experience to enhance your role as a Production Coordinator. You will be responsible for assessing cost standards and maintaining show budgets. You will assist in reconciling event budgets in conjunction with Sr. Production Operations Managers and/or Production Managers, this may include administering purchase orders or invoice. You will assist in organizing production summits and workshops for the Live Sports team. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are critical. The successful candidate thinks strategically, can handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines in an ambiguous and highly pressurized environment. The successful candidate optimizes cross team processes and assists in ongoing process improvements. The projects supported by the team have significant impact, technical complexity, and high visibility within Prime video. - 2+ years of studio or production company assistant experience- 1+ years of on-set physical production experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience with above-the-line and below-the-line unions and guilds- 2+ years of experience of working in production management or production operations at a sports broadcast network; experience maintaining project budgets, inclusive of budget tracking, cost reporting and invoice approvals; and experience working in Excel and/or Smartsheet systems- 2+ years of digital media space including handling of all types of media equipment experience- Experience managing events/meetings in a global company- 2+ years of experience supporting launches and delivering results in a live sports production coordinator role; broadcast or remote production experience assisting in overseeing 100+ personnel on high profile/large-scale events; experience working with production vendors, live production crews/personnel, and broadcast media partners; basic knowledge and understanding on procurement of technical and broadcast equipment to execute event production; and basic understanding of interpreting production service agreements, statements of work, and commercial contractsAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $50,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $107,600/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.