Senior Creative Executive - Animation, Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon is hiring a Senior Creative Executive - Animation, Amazon MGM Studios in Tokyo, Japan. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Manage the lifecycle of local animation series and movies as a Senior Creative Executive at Amazon MGM Studios Japan.

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Amazon MGM Studios is the home for talent, creating and producing Original films and television series for a global audience. Original series premiere exclusively on Prime Video, which is available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Amazon MGM Studios also produces and acquires Original movies for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video.

Our Japan Local Originals team is now seeking an exceptional Senior Creative Executive to focus on Animation Series and Movies. This pivotal role involves managing the entire lifecycle of local productions, from sourcing and development to execution, reporting directly to the Head of JP Local Animation.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in content development, as a lead producer with a comprehensive understanding of the domestic TV and film landscape. We're looking for someone with proven creative instincts in selecting, developing, producing, and greenlighting projects, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and established industry business relationships. This Tokyo-based position requires a dynamic, outgoing, and self-motivated individual capable of juggling multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The successful applicant will oversee numerous projects in various stages of development and production, manage a high volume of submissions, and attend frequent meetings with industry professionals. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Japanese content on a global streaming platform.

Amazon MGM Studios は世界中の視聴者向けにオリジナル映画やテレビシリーズを制作、制作しています。オリジナルシリーズは、世界240以上の国と地域で視聴できるプライム・ビデオでのみプレミア上映されます。Amazon MGM Studiosは、劇場公開用のオリジナル映画やプライムビデオ専用のオリジナル映画も制作および購入しています。

現在、日本ローカルオリジナルチームでは、アニメーションシリーズと映画の優秀なシニアクリエイティブエグゼクティブを募集しています。この重要な役割は、日本での製作の全過程（企画、開発から実行まで）を管理し、日本ローカルアニメーション部門長に直接報告することを含みます。

理想的な候補者は、作品における中心的なプロデューサーとしての豊富なコンテンツ開発経験と、国内のテレビ・映画業界における包括的な理解を持っていることが求められます。プロジェクトの選定、開発、制作、グリーンライトの付与において実証済みの創造的直感を持ち、優れた対人スキルと確立された業界のビジネス知識を併せ持つ方を探しています。東京を拠点とするこのポジションは、迅速な環境で複数の優先度の高いタスクをこなせる、活動的で外向的、自主性のある個人を必要とします。

採用された方は、様々な段階にある多数のプロジェクトを監督し、大量の企画提案を管理し、業界のプロフェッショナルとの頻繁な会議に出席することになります。このポジションは、グローバルなストリーミングプラットフォームにおける日本のコンテンツの未来を形作る興味深い機会を提供します。

Key job responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and develop high-potential projects aligned with Amazon's content strategy
- Cultivate and manage relationships with top-tier producers, writers, directors, and talent in Japan
- Drive projects from concept to screen, ensuring premium quality and cost efficiency
- Collaborate with global Amazon teams to align local productions with international standards
- Represent Amazon MGM Studios at industry events and negotiations
- Oversee and mentor junior development executives

- Amazonのコンテンツ戦略に沿った高いポテンシャルを持つプロジェクトの特定、評価、開発
- 日本のトップクラスのプロデューサー、脚本家、監督、タレントとの関係構築と管理
- コンセプトから画面化までのプロジェクト推進、プレミアム品質とコスト効率の確保
- グローバルなAmazonチームとの協力による、ローカル制作と国際基準の調整
- 業界イベントや交渉でのAmazon MGM Studiosの代表
- ジュニア開発エグゼクティブの監督とメンタリング

About the team
Amazon MGM Studios Japan is the Tokyo-based production and development arm focusing on local Japanese original content for Prime Video. The studio produces both scripted and unscripted content, including anime, aiming to deliver high-quality local stories to both domestic and international audiences.

Basic qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in producing anime series and film in Japan
- Proven track record of developing successful TV series or films
- Deep understanding of both Japanese and global audience preferences
- Speak, write, and read in English
- 日本でのTVアニメシリーズと映画における5年以上のプロデューサー経験
- TVアニメシリーズまたは映画の成功した開発実績
- 日本および世界の視聴者の嗜好に関する深い理解
- 関連分野の学士号（上級学位があればなお可）
- ネイティブまたは同等レベルの日本語能力
- 英語で話し、書き、読むことができる

Preferred qualifications

- Experience working for a production company, studio, or television network
- Experience with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working in a large-scale networking environment
- Extensive network within Japan's entertainment industry
- Knowledge of content licensing, production contracts, and Japanese media regulations
- Familiarity with streaming platforms and changing viewer habits
- コンテンツライセンス、制作契約、日本のメディア規制に関する知識
- ストリーミングプラットフォームと変化する視聴者の習慣への精通
- 強力なプロジェクト管理およびチームリーダーシップ能力

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Key facts

Senior Creative Executive - Animation, Amazon MGM Studios is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in JP, 13, Tokyo.
The job was posted on September 2, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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