Content Acquisition Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Do you want to define the next generation of how and what Amazon customers are watching?

We are currently seeking an experienced Content Acquisition Manager to join our Canada, Australia, and New Zealand Prime Video licensing team. Working alongside senior team members, you will support the execution of local content acquisition strategies with major studios, independent producers and distributors, TV network groups, and other niche content partners across a variety of business models, including flat fee licensing, pay for performance, and more. You will participate in negotiations and collaborate with content owners across CANZ to help develop new business models and deliver results for both our stakeholders and customers.

This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content negotiations while contributing analytical insights and learning from experienced acquisition leaders across the CANZ region. You will partner with the team to evaluate content opportunities, support deal execution, and help drive engagement and value for Prime Video customers in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Key job responsibilities
• Support the negotiation and execution of CANZ SVOD content licensing agreements on behalf of Prime Video with major studios, independent producers and distributors, TV network groups, and other partners across various business models, including flat fee licensing, pay per hour/pay for performance, and more.
• Assist in managing content licensing selection and mix across multiple content categories, working closely with senior team members to optimize portfolio composition.
• Analyze data on customer behavior, usage and consumption to provide insights that inform decision-making for content acquisition and help identify new content genres for customers.
• Internally, contribute to content acquisition plans, financial metrics, and goals for senior management by providing analytical support and performance tracking.
• Externally, help establish and maintain strong relationships with content providers, supporting senior team members in partner engagement.
• Develop a deep understanding of financial analysis, content performance forecasting, and technical requirements for video uploads and delivery to effectively support deal evaluation and execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams across all functional areas within Prime Video to support content strategies and execute content licensing agreements (e.g., legal, finance, marketing, etc.).
• Maintain a can-do attitude and willingness and flexibility to solve problems at short notice, using any tools necessary. This is a hands-on role that will work with cross-functional teams to support the whole licensing process end-to-end (from discovery and evaluation to actual launch).

Qualifications
• 5 years of account management, business development, content licensing or finance experience
• Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google docs and sheets
• Experience with Excel or Tableau (data manipulation, macros, charts and pivot tables)