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Amazon · 20 hours ago

Story Editor, Movies Creative, Amazon MGM Studios

positionCulver City, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$141K/yr - $191K/yr
date7+ years exp

Amazon MGM Studios is hiring a Story Editor for the Movies team, responsible for script coverage and providing editorial oversight. This role includes managing and mentoring Story Analysts and Readers, ensuring quality control across all coverage, and maintaining coverage databases.

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Responsibilities

Manage and mentor Story Analysts and Readers
Onboard and train new readers on coverage standards
Assign incoming material to staff and freelance readers
Maintain quality control across all coverage
Ensure timely turnaround on priority material
Maintain coverage databases and archival systems

Qualification

Script coverageScreenplay structureCreative executive experienceSeries developmentUnscripted developmentUS mediaContent developmentWritten communication

Required

7–10+ years in story, development, editorial, or related creative roles
Deep understanding of screenplay structure and storytelling craft
Experience managing and editing coverage
Excellent written communication skills
7+ years of creative executive experience
5+ years of series development experience
10+ years of unscripted development and current programming in network/studio and production company roles experience
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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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
Parental leave

Company

Amazon

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Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
dateFounded in 1994
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Seattle, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://amazon.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.11B
Key Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
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Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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