The opportunity to strike smart and innovative deals that shape the future of movies and television is here.
Amazon MGM Studios is the original movies and television development and production arm of Amazon. It is our role to produce original content for Amazon’s Prime Video customers.
We are looking for a Business Affairs Executive to add to our original film and television group. This role will also support our services across all scripted and unscripted deals in Japan. The role will be based in Tokyo and report to the Head of Business Affairs, Japan.
A comprehensive working knowledge of international film and television industry business models, development and production methodologies is critical in this role. Further, significant experience negotiating original content development (e.g., original scripts, book options, underlying rights, overalls, etc.) and production matters (e.g., actor, writer, director, producer, production company agreements, etc.) is necessary to achieve success.
This candidate should also understand what is relevant to the market and what isn't, and be able to come up with creative solutions to problems that commonly arise when blending traditional studio work with a global streaming service.
Key job responsibilities
This business affairs executive must be able to manage a varied, high-volume workload efficiently and smoothly, operate within corporate parameters, and remain cool and levelheaded in pressurized situations. A successful candidate is expected to be able to work collaboratively with colleagues in this department and across various functions within the studio, build strong internal and external client relationships, effectively advise senior-level executives under time-sensitive conditions and generate client satisfaction through clear thinking and risk analysis.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of dealmaking experience in entertainment
- Experience negotiating complex agreements with a firm understanding of legal terminology and reasoning
- Bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English
- Strong communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in content negotiation, acquisition or business development
- Experience working in a studio, production company or television network
- Understanding of the fundamentals of Japanese Copyright law and its application
- Bachelor of Laws
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.
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