Content Acquisition Manager Job in Amazon

DESCRIPTION

Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon.com continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform. Amazon's evolution from Web site to e-commerce partner to development platform is driven by the spirit of innovation that is part of the company's DNA. The world's brightest technology minds come to Amazon.com to research and develop technology that improves the lives of shoppers and sellers around the world.

Amazon.in is seeking an experienced, dynamic, data-driven content acquisition and partnership resource. The role will have the key responsibility for creating, managing and expanding our content provider network and partner relationships. The individual in this role will have deep understanding of various content segments, drive relationships with producers, influencers, content creators, television networks and content owners/aggregators, with the mission of providing high quality content improving customer experience by delivering comprehensive content selection and superior customer experience to our Amazon customers. This role will involve negotiating deals, managing license agreements and analyzing internal and external data to take high impact strategic decisions

The roles responsibilities include:


Develop Amazons content strategy driven by data analysis, customer preferences and market dynamics.
Identify content opportunities and partnerships with producers, influencers, content creators, studios, TV networks and content owners/aggregators.
Negotiate license agreements with large and small content providers to secure high demand content for the service.
Dive deep and analyze data (internal and external) for informed decision making.
Work customer backwards and work collaboratively with your team and cross-functional teams to plan and execute the departments vision and strategy
Create and review the right metrics to drive improvements in acquisitions strategy.
Work with Finance to manage and optimize content budgets. Provide strategic inputs to finance for long range planning and content budgeting
Drive continuous improvement in all operational aspects of Amazons relationship with its content suppliers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

A proven track record content licensing, content acquisition and/or customer-facing digital media company.
Strong interest and knowledge about content and trends across movies, TV, series, short and long form content
10+ years of experience in a high volume account management, licensing or business development role
Proven ability in negotiating complex license or business development agreements in high pressure environments
Excellent relationship management, communication and organizational skills
Excellent data analysis and quantitative skills
Ability to adapt to a quickly changing, fast-paced environment
Strong working relationships with local and regional content providers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Background in working and negotiating deals in the digital space
Understanding of rights, deal structures and license agreements. Ability to independently operate with minimal supervision to execute these contracts
Experience in an external-facing role along with ability to work with multiple internal teams
Experience in interacting with senior leadership and managing key stakeholders