Amazon Careers Near Me – Talent Manager

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Are you interested in shaping the future of movies and television? Do you want to define the next generation of how and what Amazon customers are watching? Prime Video is one of the leading digital video services on the Internet today, and we’re just getting started changing the way millions of people around the world enjoy content. Now available in more than 240 countries and territories, Prime Video offers customers the broadest selection of any on-demand video service, including our critically-acclaimed Amazon Originals Series such as the multi-award-winning The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Boys; UK-produced hit Amazon Original series like Good Omens, The Grand Tour, All or Nothing: Manchester City and forthcoming drama series The Power; exclusive TV shows like Star Trek: Picard, American Gods and Vikings; and movies like Late Night and Get Duked, plus live sport including ATP and WTA Tour and US Open Tennis and Premier League football.

Amazon Studios is the movies and television development and production arm of Amazon. It is our role to produce original content and license studio programs worldwide in exclusive service of Amazon’s Prime Video customers. We need your passion, innovative ideas, and creativity to help take us to new heights.

We are looking for a Talent Manager to support Amazon Studios’ Local Originals in the UK. In this role, you will act as the central cross-functional liaison amongst key internal stakeholder teams (e.g., Production, Marketing, PR, Awards, etc.), shepherding local on-screen (e.g., actors) and off-screen (e.g., writers, directors, producers, etc.) talent, throughout the lifecycle of a project (and beyond) at Amazon. You will support the development and execution on the process and framework for servicing local talent in the UK, with a focus on managing efficient workflows and being able to socialise, absorb, organise, and proactively address feedback from both talent and internal cross-functional stakeholders to drive the best talent experience. You will work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment and support multiple talents across multiple projects at one time.

You will also have a senior role in overseeing a major Amazon UK Original franchise.

Key job responsibilities

• Work with the Head of UK Originals and the creative executives to support the talent experience at Amazon throughout the lifecycle of a project.
• Collaborate accordingly with partner teams, for example Casting, Marketing, PR and Production who work daily with on- (e.g., actors) and off-screen (e.g., writers, directors, producers, etc.) creators.
• Balance effectively supporting talent’s needs and feedback with delivering Amazon’s near and long-term creative and business objectives.
• Work closely with Creative Development and Business Affairs to track and support partnerships with local talent.
• Help talent navigate Amazon flywheel opportunities across other Amazon business units (e.g., Retail, Fashion, Alexa, Audible, Podcasts, Music) to maximise talent relationships.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience working with other departments such as casting, production, research, PR, business and legal affairs
• Experience working as a producer, creative executive, or a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in marketing, film/television, communication, or related field.
• Experience of working closely with creative talent as a producer or commissioner or agent or manager or awards/PR/casting executive.
• Strong understanding of the UK creative talent pool and trends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Deep knowledge of the UK TV and digital video landscape.
• Strong ability to work effectively across internal and external organisations.
• Excellent business judgement.
• Broad network of writers, producers, and artists in the UK.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT – 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial +44 800 086 9884 (tel:+448000869884). If calling from Ireland, please dial +353 1800 851 489 (tel:+3531800851489).

Company – Amazon Digital UK Limited

Job ID: A2159181