Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Want to build the future of music and audio entertainment?

Imagine being part of an agile team, where your ideas have the potential to reach millions. Envision working within a startup atmosphere, while being able to leverage the resources of a Fortune-500 company. Picture working on bleeding-edge consumer-facing products, where every team member is a critical voice in the decision-making process. Welcome to Amazon Musics New Projects team.

Our team builds new experiences for Amazon Music listeners. We help our customers discover up-and-coming creators, while also having access to their favorite music and podcasts. We build systems that are distributed around the world, spanning our music apps, web player, and voice-forward experiences on mobile and Amazon Echo devices, powered by Alexa. Amazon Music products support our mission of delivering audio entertainment in new and exciting ways that listeners love.

Amazon Musics New Projects team is looking for founding team members across a variety of functions, including software engineering/development, product, marketing, design, and more. Come make history, as we launch new projects for millions of listeners.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years of relevant experience in account management, business development, content licensing, or finance
8+ years of experience negotiating license and/or business development agreements
Bachelor's Degree
8+ years of experience managing a content acquisition team
Experience leading industry relations, business development, or growth with content creators.
Experience leading industry relations, business development, or growth with content creators.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years leading partnerships between digital services and artists/content creators.
Expert-level fluency in current trends, players, and opportunities in music and audio.
Proven skills in negotiating content license and/or business development agreements.
Background in attracting talent and building high-performing teams.
People management experience.
Demonstrated experience with ambiguity, using sound business judgement and data to drive strategy, business action, and results.
Excellent written/verbal communication, collaboration, and consensus-building skills.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.