Sr. Business Development Manager, Business Development, Amazon Creator Services

Amazon's Creator Services team leads creator programs that span media, commerce, and culture. We connect creators and Amazon's diverse businesses, helping bring big ideas to life across Wondery, Amazon Basic qualifications: - 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 - 6+ years of entertainment deal making, representing or working for a major scripted production company, studio, network, record label, or music publisher experience - Experience writing business strategy documents and plans - 5+ years experience negotiating, structuring, and closing licensing or content acquisition agreements with rights holders (e.g., studios, networks, labels, distributors, or talent representatives) - Experience securing digital content rights across distribution models such as SVOD, TVOD, or AVOD - 5+ years experience interpreting and navigating contractual terms and conditions related to content licensing in partnership with legal and business affairs teams - 5+ years experience evaluating financial deal terms, content deal economics, and performance metrics in collaboration with finance teams - Experience building and managing relationships with media companies, networks, artists, agents, and/or rights holders - Experience managing cross-functional deal pipelines and operational workflows across BD, Finance, Legal/BA, and Marketing - Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience Preferred: - Experience with brand client measurements, goals and return on investment requirements - 5+ years of working directly with creators and developing creator careers in a talent management, agency or platform role experience - Experience in financial modeling, or experience in a finance role including partnering with a variety of stakeholders across the business - Experience coordinating cross-functional inputs, meeting deadlines, and effectively managing competing priorities - Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues and leadership, or experience in commercial tasks or environments - Experience authoring executive-level decision documents (e.g., greenlight memos, investment cases, or business reviews) - Experience supporting vendor-specific merchandising or promotional campaigns with marketing and product teams - Experience working across multiple content verticals (music, video, audio, podcasts, gaming) - Familiarity with Amazon's entertainment ecosystem (Wondery, Amazon Music, Twitch, Audible, Amazon Games) - Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and external partners - MBA or advanced degree in business, entertainment, or a related field 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. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 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 - 127,500.00 - 172,500.00 USD annually USA, NY, New York - 140,300.00 - 189,700.00 USD annually