Sr. Lead, Creative Advertising, MGM Film Marketing

DESCRIPTION:

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a Creative Advertising executive for the Film Marketing team to develop innovative, award-winning 360° creative advertising campaigns for our theatrical releases.

This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of theatrical marketing at a pivotal time in the entertainment industry.

The ideal candidate will be a creative leader who can craft premium, breakthrough campaigns that captivate global audiences and drive box office success. As part of the MGM Theatrical team, you'll be responsible for launching films with full global theatrical distribution and marketing campaigns during an exciting period of unprecedented growth and investment.

Key job responsibilities
Creative Leadership
- Spearhead the strategic vision and creative execution of global marketing campaigns for MGM's theatrical slate
- Drive innovation in trailer development, TV spots, radio, and outdoor campaigns to maximize ticket sales and ensure local market impact
- Pioneer new approaches in theatrical marketing while leveraging cross-platform insights

Creative Execution
- Lead ideation and development of breakthrough creative concepts for tentpole theatrical releases
- Oversee campaign execution across multiple budget tiers, from independent films to major blockbusters
- Guide and elevate creative output from top-tier partners
- Navigate complex, multi-territory projects with strategic global vision

Stakeholder Management
- Command the room when presenting creative concepts to senior studio leadership and filmmakers
- Foster collaboration between theatrical and streaming teams to maximize overall film success
- Transform constructive feedback into elevated creative solutions while maintaining campaign integrity

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

- 10+ years of entertainment marketing experience with proven theatrical success
- Creative agency, studios or streaming background, with demonstrable theatrical campaign achievements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Strong track record leading creative teams through high-stakes theatrical releases
- Expert knowledge of global theatrical campaign management across various budget levels
- Proven success with global theatrical launches and market-specific creative adaptation
- Experience spanning major studio and independent film marketing
- Portfolio showcasing innovative theatrical marketing across all media platforms
- Deep understanding of theatrical audience dynamics
- Resilience in high-pressure environments with complex release schedules
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office

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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USA, CA, Culver City - 184,500.00 - 249,600.00 USD annually