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Are you interested in shaping the future of entertainment? Prime Video's technology teams are creating best-in-class digital video experience.

As a Prime Video technologist, you’ll have end-to-end ownership of the product, user experience, design, and technology required to deliver state-of-the-art experiences for our customers. You’ll get to work on projects that are fast-paced, challenging, and varied. You’ll also be able to experiment with new possibilities, take risks, and collaborate with remarkable people.

We’ll look for you to bring your diverse perspectives, ideas, and skill-sets to make Prime Video even better for our customers. With global opportunities for talented technologists, you can decide where a career in Prime Video Tech takes you!

Prime Video is a premium streaming service that offers a vast collection of digital videos—all with the ease of customers finding what they love to watch in one place.

Included with Prime: Watch thousands of popular movies and TV shows, including our critically-acclaimed Amazon Originals such as the Emmy Award-winning comedies Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Boys, Citadel, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Reacher, the Academy Award-winning Manchester by the Sea and The Salesman, Academy Award-nominated The Big Sick and Cold War, exclusives, live sports including Thursday Night Football and licensed content available in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Prime Video is seeking a Graphics Technical Producer for our growing Global Live Sports Production team. This role will work with the Head of Creative Services to support the entire Live Sports Production team with live game and studio graphics projects. The position will focus on the technical and operational aspects of the Creative Services department including the coordination and management of real-time graphic systems, data integration and studio builds.

A successful candidate will have experience managing technical workflows and collaborating with both creative and technical personnel, in addition to having a strong knowledge for the most current graphics software and hardware used in game and studio broadcasts. This position will need to be a quick learner who can adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines and at times little oversight.

The desire and ability to learn and be curious while staying on the leading edge of graphic and broadcast technology will be of the utmost importance. Understanding the nuances and needs of each Prime property will be critical and overall sports knowledge is a must.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage implementation of Viz, Chyron and other real-time graphic systems

• Project management of all graphic elements and systems within the set build at Amazon Studios

• Plan and document data feed interfacing and integration involving various leagues and vendors

• Coordinate AR/XR implementation focusing on studio environments but also will support AR integration for live games as needed

• Support internal teams such as AWS with innovative broadcast approaches and advanced data integration

• Conduct testing of new software and updates before on-air deployment

• Facilitate team training for staff and freelance employees on graphic platform software and workflows

• Oversee licensing of graphics software for entire department

• Collaborate with Media Management for archiving of all animation and graphic elements

• Interface with Sales and Production teams on sales-related deliverables

• Master new graphic platforms as studio tools expand

• Partner with Technical Operations to enhance existing tools and workflows

• Ensure broadcast asset deliveries meet Prime Video Live Sports Guidelines

• Some travel is required

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical program management or technical production experience with creative graphics and/or software engineering teams

• 5+ years experience implementing and using broadcast real-time graphic systems (Viz, Chyron, Ross, etc.)

• Experience leading technical aspects of live sports productions and studio graphics projects

• Experience and knowledge of digital graphic assets and file formats

• Experience executing sales deliverables for live games and shoulder programming

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing complex projects and engaging with multiple stakeholders (tech and non-tech)

• Experience implementing strategy and leading cross-functional team collaboration

• Experience with a new studio build out for live broadcast

• Experience managing AR/XR systems in live broadcast

• Background in advanced data integration

• Understanding of sports statistics in relation to broadcast graphics

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $256,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.