Principal Content Acquisition, Nordics

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The way we watch video content is changing. Online video services are providing new content in ever exciting and easier ways to watch. At the forefront of this movement is Prime Video, creating and distributing new, innovative and prestigious exclusive content to our customers. Become part of the change, and help define the video content the next generation of Amazon customers will watch. Join a team of highly passionate film&TV professionals and help us to roll out our service into further territories.

You love film and TV, and make it your mission to help identify the best possible content to attract, engage and retain our customers. In this role you can use your excellent skill set to help the Content Acquisition Management (CAM) team reach new heights in content excellence. You can apply your deep analytical skills to make the case for a given acquisition, both qualitatively (the ‘what’ and ‘where’ and ‘from who’) and quantitatively (the ‘how’ and ‘when’). You will work closely with the Head of Content in the UK to design the content selection for the region to the point where you will assess the efficacy of your past recommendations, to inform future acquisition decisions and feed into the larger vision we create as a team. You will have the opportunity to run profound analysis as you uncover data points to prove or disprove your hypothesis. You can use your ability to clearly and concisely communicate thoughts and ideas, both written and verbally, your know how to prioritize and manage expectations with internal clients and external vendors.

You have the opportunity to work in a team with your highly motivated peers in other European territories, exchange best practice and learning from each other.

Responsibilities:
· Support the content acquisition strategy for all licensed content categories on Amazon's Prime Video service in the Nordics.
· Oversee content licensing/commissioning negotiations, including content selection, financial analysis, forecasting, and technical requirements for US and local film and TV.
· Manage relationships with key content providers/producers.
· Work closely with Prime Video leadership to develop and document acquisition plans, financial metrics and goals for senior management.
· Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., marketing, public relations, finance, operations, etc.) and report to senior stakeholders on performance.
· Use behaviour, usage and consumption data to inform decision-making.
· Work closely with Amazon Video Management to develop new services and product offering.
· Solve time sensitive issues using the range of tools available at Amazon or via your own methodology to improve on our processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· MBA is a plus
· Fluency in a Nordic language
· Extensive experience in the Nordics entertainment industry
· Knowledge of digital video landscape, including solid understanding of digital video distribution technologies
· Ability to adapt to a quickly changing, fast-paced environment
· Multiple years of experience in a European Entertainment business, with a deep understanding of the territory’s film and TV business, and a broad circle of contacts.
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Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
· Experience in account management, business development, content licensing, or finance
· Experience negotiating license and/or business development agreements
· Developed analytical and quantitative skills (e.g. ability to work with large data sets and develop complex Excel models)
· Ability to convert insight into strategy and communicate complex ideas clearly and logically in written communication
· Ability to negotiate complex license or business development agreements in high pressure environments
· Excellent written communication and organizational skills