Amazon · 7 hours ago
Senior Researcher - Ops, Consumer Insights, Streaming and Theatrical Film
Culver City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $186K/yr
6+ years expAmazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Senior Research Operations professional to lead and manage high-profile research screening events within their Worldwide Consumer Insights Film team. This role involves coordinating complex research operations across multiple markets and requires exceptional organizational skills and strategic thinking.
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Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and execute high-profile research screening events for streaming and theatrical films
Coordinate with post-production teams and creative stakeholders to establish screening timelines
Manage all aspects of theater bookings, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and technical requirements coordination
Oversee events in both domestic (US) and international markets, adapting to regional requirements and cultural considerations
Create spec memos and questionnaires for each screening event, ensuring all documentation receives studio and filmmaker approval
Serve as primary liaison between research teams, creative stakeholders, post-production teams, and executive leadership
Manage VIP guest lists
Handle talent onsite
Oversee comprehensive security management for all screening events
Ensure flawless day-of logistics execution with the ability to problem solve in real time
Collaborate with marketing, distribution, and content teams to align research objectives with business goals
Partner with international teams to execute screenings across global markets
Work with research team to ensure proper data collection, reporting, and debrief coordination
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for in-person and online screenings
Implement scalable systems and tools to optimize workflows
Lead development of emerging testing methodologies
Qualification
Required
Experience in research operations, film production operations, or entertainment industry event management
Proven track record managing large-scale, high-profile screening events for major film releases
Extensive experience coordinating with post-production teams and creative stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage complex timelines and multiple concurrent projects
Experience with international event coordination and cross-cultural operations
Exceptional organizational and project management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with talent and executives
Proficiency in creating detailed event specifications and research materials
Experience with security protocols and confidential content management
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required for screenings
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional marketing programs
Experience communicating results to senior leadership
Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
Experience using Microsoft Excel to manipulate and analyze data
6+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
Preferred
Experience creating and executing integrated marketing lead generation campaigns using tactics that include live or virtual events, webinars, email, lead nurture programs, and CRM/sales insights
Experience with Salesforce and Tableau
Benefits
Equity
Sign-on payments
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$8.11BKey Investors
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2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
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CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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