Sr. Creative Executive, MGM Alternative , MGM Alternative
Amazon
- Location
- US, CA, Culver City
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
About this role
Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Unscripted/Alternative executive to lead the creative management and development efforts for MGM Alternative. This role oversees the creative direction and day-to-day management of MGM Alt's current series slate and format catalogue while also driving new and collaborative development initiatives in partnership with the broader Amazon MGM Studios team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in format development, talent relations, and creative leadership, with a proven ability to manage high-profile current series while simultaneously managing a development pipeline. Must have strong relationships across the industry — including with networks, streamers, producers, directors, and talent representatives — and the ability to collaborate at a high level with internal and external stakeholders. Must have leadership experience managing creative teams and the ability to think strategically across the business. Key job responsibilities Current Series Management: Oversee the creative direction and production of MGM Alternative's current series slate, ensuring each show maintains the highest creative standards and delivers on the expectations of our network partners. Format Development: Lead the development of new and innovative formats, with the ability to work across many genres. Ability to work closely with creators, showrunners, and production partners. Collaborative Development: Partner with studio executives and third-party producers to shape new formats and series. Talent & Industry Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with top-tier talent, creators, producers, directors, production companies, artist representatives, and executives at networks and streamers outside of Amazon. Cross-Functional Collaboration: When needed liaise with Marketing, Publicity, Research, Digital, Social, Business & Legal Affairs, and the Prime Video Programming team to support the success of each project.
Team
Leadership: Manage and mentor a creative team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Other Key Attributes - Exercises excellent creative and business judgment, especially in identifying the potential in new formats and ideas. - Deep expertise in format development — understands what makes formats work, how to evolve them, and how to create new ones that resonate with audiences. - Proven ability to manage high-level relationships with talent, creators, and industry executives with diplomacy and professionalism. - Strong collaborative instincts — thrives working alongside producers, directors, fellow executives, and cross-functional partners. - Understands the nuts and bolts of unscripted/alternative production and can engage meaningfully in all phases from development through final delivery.