Senior Creative Executive , Unscripted, UK Originals, Amazon MGM Studios

Description Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Senior Creative Executive to join our UK team, reporting directly to the Head of Unscripted.

This role involves supporting the entire lifecycle of original Unscripted productions, from sourcing to launch and beyond. The ideal candidate will bring experience in Unscripted development and production, either as a producer or commissioner, with a comprehensive understanding of the UK TV landscape. We're looking for someone with proven creative instincts in supporting the selection and development of projects, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and established industry relationships

The successful candidate will be able to react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround and efficiently and creatively solve difficult or complex problems. The candidate will also have great attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines, have great organisational skills and the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice.

About The Role Based in the UK, you will be part of the team supporting the creative development of original content for Amazon MGM Studios. The UK has become a key production hub for Amazon MGM Studios, delivering award winning, critically acclaimed and commercially successful originals including Clarkson’s Farm, All or Nothing and Last One Laughing: UK.

You will be instrumental in continuing this momentum by helping identify, develop, and shepherd high-quality series from concept through production.

Ideal Candidate Profile Extensive experience in Unscripted development and Production.

Background from a major broadcaster, studio, or production company in UK.

Excellent creative instincts with ability to help identify commercially viable content that resonates with UK audiences.

Proven track record supporting multiple development projects simultaneously.

Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally.

Strong relationships within the UK Television industry

Experience of working with top tier Talent.

This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of UK original content for a global audience at one of the industry's most dynamic studios.

Key job responsibilities

Support the development of multiple series projects simultaneously.

Collaborate closely with production partners and talent throughout the development and production process.

Identify and cultivate relationships with top UK creative talent and production companies,

Provide creative notes and development expertise across all stages of production.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Business Affairs, Legal, PR and Marketing teams.

Internal Job Description This role needs extensive experience in the field.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience as a creative executive
• Experience in series development
• Experience in unscripted development and current programming in network/studio and production company roles
• Experience working with other departments such as casting, production, research, PR, business and legal affairs
• Experience overseeing all creative aspects of development production and post production
• Experience working as a producer, creative executive, or a similar role

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the US media landscape
• Experience developing content that is award nominated, or from a broadcast network or streaming platform

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Company

• Amazon Digital UK Limited

Job ID: A10465847