Sr. Creative Executive, MGM Alternative , MGM Alternative
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. · Culver City, United States · Entertainment and Studio
Full-timeSenior
About the role
Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Unscripted/Alternative executive to lead the creative management and development efforts for MGM Alternative. This role oversees the creative direction and day-to-day management of MGM Alt's current series slate and format catalogue while also driving new and collaborative development initiatives in partnership with the broader Amazon MGM Studios team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in format development, talent relations, and creative leadership, with a proven ability to manage high-profile current series while simultaneously managing a development pipeline. Must have strong relationships across the industry — including with networks, streamers, producers, directors, and talent representatives — and the ability to collaborate at a high level with internal and external stakeholders. Must have leadership experience managing creative teams and the ability to think strategically across the business.
Key job responsibilities
Current Series Management: Oversee the creative direction and production of MGM Alternative's current series slate, ensuring each show maintains the highest creative standards and delivers on the expectations of our network partners.
Format Development: Lead the development of new and innovative formats, with the ability to work across many genres. Ability to work closely with creators, showrunners, and production partners.
Collaborative Development: Partner with studio executives and third-party producers to shape new formats and series.
Talent & Industry Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with top-tier talent, creators, producers, directors, production companies, artist representatives, and executives at networks and streamers outside of Amazon.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: When needed liaise with Marketing, Publicity, Research, Digital, Social, Business & Legal Affairs, and the Prime Video Programming team to support the success of each project.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a creative team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
Other Key Attributes
- Exercises excellent creative and business judgment, especially in identifying the potential in new formats and ideas.
- Deep expertise in format development — understands what makes formats work, how to evolve them, and how to create new ones that resonate with audiences.
- Proven ability to manage high-level relationships with talent, creators, and industry executives with diplomacy and professionalism.
- Strong collaborative instincts — thrives working alongside producers, directors, fellow executives, and cross-functional partners.
- Understands the nuts and bolts of unscripted/alternative production and can engage meaningfully in all phases from development through final delivery.
- 10+ years as a creative executive at a proven production company, studio, network, or streamer, with significant experience in both development and current programming in unscripted/alternative television.
- Demonstrated expertise in format development — creating, adapting, or evolving successful formats.
- Strong talent relations skills with a proven track record of building and maintaining high-level industry relationships.
- Established relationships with networks and streamers outside of Amazon.
- Broad network of producers, directors, creators, and artists across the unscripted/alternative landscape.
- Strong writing and excellent communication skills
- Producing experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
USA, CA, Culver City - 202,000.00 - 273,300.00 USD annually
Key job responsibilities
Current Series Management: Oversee the creative direction and production of MGM Alternative's current series slate, ensuring each show maintains the highest creative standards and delivers on the expectations of our network partners.
Format Development: Lead the development of new and innovative formats, with the ability to work across many genres. Ability to work closely with creators, showrunners, and production partners.
Collaborative Development: Partner with studio executives and third-party producers to shape new formats and series.
Talent & Industry Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with top-tier talent, creators, producers, directors, production companies, artist representatives, and executives at networks and streamers outside of Amazon.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: When needed liaise with Marketing, Publicity, Research, Digital, Social, Business & Legal Affairs, and the Prime Video Programming team to support the success of each project.
Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a creative team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
Other Key Attributes
- Exercises excellent creative and business judgment, especially in identifying the potential in new formats and ideas.
- Deep expertise in format development — understands what makes formats work, how to evolve them, and how to create new ones that resonate with audiences.
- Proven ability to manage high-level relationships with talent, creators, and industry executives with diplomacy and professionalism.
- Strong collaborative instincts — thrives working alongside producers, directors, fellow executives, and cross-functional partners.
- Understands the nuts and bolts of unscripted/alternative production and can engage meaningfully in all phases from development through final delivery.
Basic qualifications
- Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams- 10+ years as a creative executive at a proven production company, studio, network, or streamer, with significant experience in both development and current programming in unscripted/alternative television.
- Demonstrated expertise in format development — creating, adapting, or evolving successful formats.
- Strong talent relations skills with a proven track record of building and maintaining high-level industry relationships.
- Established relationships with networks and streamers outside of Amazon.
- Broad network of producers, directors, creators, and artists across the unscripted/alternative landscape.
- Strong writing and excellent communication skills
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent- Producing experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Culver City - 202,000.00 - 273,300.00 USD annually