Independent Film Evangelist
Amazon
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Passionate about videos, movies, and television? Channel that passion into your work by engaging the next generation of content creators and providers. Amazon is looking for an experienced and influential Evangelist to own the worldwide partner engagement and development strategy for Amazon Video Direct (AVD) -- the self-publishing arm of Amazon Video.
Amazon Video offers customers unlimited access to tens of thousands of movies and TV episodes, including award-winning Amazon Original Series, through Amazon Prime; monthly subscriptions to SHOWTIME, STARZ, and more; and hundreds of thousands of titles including new-release movies and current TV shows for rent or purchase.
As an Evangelist, you will develop and execute scalable acquisition and development programs to engage new and existing content partners, evangelize the benefits of AVD and build trust among the growing community of AVD content partners. You will also develop strategies to forge and grow relationships with emerging video content providers globally, with the mission of serving customers by delivering comprehensive selection, value and a superior customer experience. This role will report directly to the leader of our Independent Film Acquisition Program.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Establishing strong relationships with content providers by leveraging an inbound marketing approach.
• Identifying new content opportunities and partnerships, driving key relationships that will engage and empower a broader community of providers and customers.
• Organize events for partners, spearheading blogs and whitepapers on success stories.
• Overseeing planning processes across teams and/or departments to ensure long-term success, both in terms of driving customer experience and ensuring a path to profitability.
• Working closely with leaders of the digital content organizations in ensuring that we continue to develop new services and product offerings for our international customers.
• Proactive participation in the development and implementation of demand generation programs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 7 years of Inbound Marketing experience and/or film industry experience in business development or content acquisition roles.
• Experience speaking at industry forums and events to promote new programs.
• Strong sense of business judgment.
• Successful business development and/or Partnership building work.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent data analysis, quantitative skills, and ability to dive deep.
• Ability to develop and execute ideas independently while operating in line with agreed Amazon best practices.
• Ability to adapt to a quickly changing, fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A personal passion for media and/or digital product consumption.
• Knowledge of digital media landscape, including strong understanding of digital content distribution technologies.
• Past experience with media, e-commerce, consumer products or digital technologies is preferred, but not required.
• MBA degree preferred.