Music Business Affairs Executive
Amazon Studios
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 10/11/2017 4:32:00 AM PST
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The business affairs executive will work closely with the Head of Music and Studio Music Division in negotiating original and licensed music deals for film and television, including deals for composers, music supervisors, recording artists, and soundtrack labels; and will work closely with Studio legal affairs to assist in finalizing agreements and dealing with music-related issues as they arise during the production and marketing of the Amazon programs. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate and interact with agents, managers and outside attorneys and be able to efficiently communicate status and tradeoffs with other members of the Amazon Studios team including Creative, Production, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, and Legal, as well as Amazon executives outside of Amazon Studios.
The business affairs executive will own the negotiation of original and licensed music deals for film and television, including music library deals, and publishing rights; and will work closely with Studio legal affairs to assist in finalizing agreements and dealing with music-related issues as they arise during the production and marketing of the Amazon programs. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate and interact with agents, managers and outside attorneys and be able to efficiently communicate status and tradeoffs with other members of the Amazon Studios team including Creative, Production, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, and Legal, as well as Amazon executives outside of Amazon Studios.
Must be able to manage a varied, high-volume workload efficiently and smoothly, operate autonomously 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 the studio, build strong internal client relationships, effectively advise senior-level executives under time-sensitive conditions and generate client satisfaction through strategic thinking and risk analysis.
This role will be located in Santa Monica and will report to the Head of Television Business Affairs.
Come help build the future of television with Amazon Studios. - ?Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science and JD or JD/MBA
• A thorough understanding of film and television music agreements (licensed and commissioned content)
• Understanding of entertainment industry customs and practices with 5-7 years in music/entertainment deal making, representing or working for a major scripted production company, studio or network
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Deep understanding of media business models
• Ability to understand and devise new business models
• Deep interest in technology and innovation
• You must be enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and getting things done, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations