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Description

MGM Alternative is seeking a Branded Integrations Sales Executive who will work closely with the General Manager of MGM Alternative, Big Fish Entertainment and Evolution Media to create opportunities for brands within our unscripted programming slate. Candidate must be able to develop & execute big ideas and close deals.

This role requires (a) strategy and planning, (b) devising and implementing best business practices to create partnerships, and (c) developing, and managing strategic initiatives to drive funding for programming.

Key job responsibilities

• Candidates must have extensive, current experience in branded integrations and brand content, with a track record of bringing in 7-figures annually for unscripted television production.

• Execute ad hoc projects, including business presentations and documents.

• Identify, develop and manage strategic initiatives to drive business and P&L performance, ensuring we’re maximizing revenue growth.

• Author business documents that communicate the state of the business and recommend new initiatives.

• In addition to teams within the division (Creative and Production), work cross-functionally with Business & Legal Affairs, Finance, PR/Communications, Finance, and other Amazon divisions to identify new initiatives and drive them through to execution.

• Liaise with Finance for the development of annual and long-term plans.

About the team

Candidate will work closely with senior leadership/department heads in LA, NY and UK, focused on expansion and increasing margins. Finding and creating opportunities for efficiencies and growth.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be an avid fan of unscripted television.

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related fields, or equivalent work experience.

• 10+ years, preferably 15+ years, of experience engaging with senior executives, preferably in strategy, business operations, program management, or business development in the entertainment industry.

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen who is able to think big about opportunities, create analytically-informed recommendations and execute strategic plans that drive business growth and operational efficiency.

• Experience communicating business initiatives (verbally and written) to senior management as well as communicating across all levels of the organization with a proven ability to influence others.

• A passion to invent & simplify and deliver results with demonstrated ability to implement processes, change management, and applying frameworks across an organization.

• Demonstrated bias for action with strengths in problem solving and ability to work in a deadline driven work environment.

• Experience with business support tools including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive Knowledge of the reality TV business, past and present.

• Passion for entertainment, particularly unscripted content.

• Ability to create and present decks, write effective emails, comfortable researching, cold-calling, networking, etc.

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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $268,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.