Description
Amazon Studios is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Junior Development Executive to work with the Worldbuilding Development team. This role will provide coverage and feedback to creatives within the department. The successful candidate will be able to react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround; and efficiently and creatively solve difficult or complex problems that affect people within the group or other related groups. The candidate will also have great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines, have great organization skills and have the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice.
Key job responsibilities
Evaluate the quality of scripts and offer creative feedback
Track writers and directors
Seek out and assess pilot proposals, scripts, and pitches
Work with writers to develop stories and scripts
Support all creative aspects of development, production and post-production
Serve as a liaison between the Drama department and all other departments including Casting, Production, Marketing, Press, Research, Business and Legal Affairs.
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of the television and media industry
- Experience overseeing all creative aspects of development production and post production
- Experience working with other departments such as casting, production, research, PR, business and legal affairs
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of successful series development and/or current programming experience
Preferred Qualifications
- A strong desire to innovate
- Strong knowledge of entertainment industry trends and players.
- Positive, proactive and able to consistently exercise great judgment.
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
- Creative problem-solver.
- Detailed planning, time management and organizational skills.
- Strong story skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Broad network of writers, artists and studios
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los 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.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Culver City - 111,700.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A10403407
