The ideal candidate is a strategic owner who thrives in delivering complex solutions with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. This role requires someone who thinks beyond execution, defining scalable technical frameworks, anticipating challenges before they arise, and driving long-term operational excellence. We are looking for a leader with a strong point of view on studio production evolution, deep technical acumen, and the ability to influence without authority across the organization.
Key job responsibilities
Own and operate Amazon Prime Studio Technical Operations across all US sports properties
Define technical architecture and scalable mechanisms that flex between breadth (multi-property delivery) and depth (specialized solutions)
Own the technical roadmap with US, Canada, regional, or global scope as business needs dictate
Lead transmission and signal acquisition architecture strategy and execution
Drive vendor strategy, RFP processes, and market research to inform technology decisions
Lead new technology deployment including facility builds, cloud production, and signal acquisition infrastructure
Drive cross-functional project leadership across workflow analysis, asset management, and operational tooling
Write documents and present decisions to leadership; author narratives that build consensus and win alignment
Drive strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, timelines, and deliverables with full end-to-end ownership
Create and maintain process documentation, technical workflow documentation, and SOP/best practice guides that scale with the organization
10+ years of technical management experience in a studio production environment, working directly with engineering teams
10+ years of experience designing scalable technical architectures or operational frameworks that support multiple concurrent workstreams
Experience building processes, coordinating schedules, and driving accountability and ownership of programs across cross-functional teams
Experience with systems architecture, workflows, and streaming technology or platforms
Experience with vendor management, RFP processes, and technology procurement
Experience influencing senior leadership and navigating complex organizational structures
Experience with current production trends, equipment, and tools
Experience with strategic thinking and operational ownership, including defining the "what" and "why" rather than execution alone
Experience writing narratives, presenting to senior leadership, and driving alignment across competing priorities
Audio/video engineering experience
Experience managing and delivering product quality or testing
Experience defining and owning technical and studio production roadmaps and requirements
Experience with digital video streaming and/or customer-facing user interfaces
Experience with facility builds, cloud production workflows, or signal acquisition systems
Experience with broadcast federation standards and rights partner workflows
Experience leading meetings and communicating studio production workflows
Experience building relationships with key vendors, including running tender processes and negotiating business terms
Experience communicating and problem-solving with cross-functional partners
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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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Culver City - 151,400.00 - 265,000.00 USD annually
