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[Apply on Amazon’s careers site →](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10582203/head-of-business-affairs-japan-amazon-mgm-studios-business-affairs) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Amazon](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/) / Head of Business Affairs, Japan, Amazon MGM Studios Business Affairs ## Job description Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a senior Business Affairs leader to drive deal-making for original film and television content in Japan — one of the world's most dynamic entertainment markets. This is an opportunity to shape the future of Japanese storytelling for a global audience on Prime Video. As the development and production arm of Amazon, Amazon MGM Studios produces original content for Prime Video customers worldwide. In this role, you will be a leader on the business affairs team for all scripted and unscripted deals in Japan, reporting to the Head of International Business Affairs. You will bring significant experience negotiating original content development (e.g., original scripts, book options, underlying rights, overalls) and production matters (e.g., actor, writer, director, producer, and production company agreements). A comprehensive working knowledge of international film and television industry business models, development, and production methodologies is essential. The ideal candidate understands what is market and what isn't, and can develop creative solutions to challenges that arise when blending traditional studio work with a global streaming service. ### Key job responsibilities - Lead all business affairs activities for Amazon MGM Studios Japan across scripted and unscripted original content - Negotiate development deals including original scripts, book options, underlying rights, overall deals, and first-look arrangements - Structure and negotiate production agreements with actors, writers, directors, producers, and production companies - Manage, mentor, and develop a team of business affairs professionals, ensuring operational excellence and professional growth - Advise senior creative and production executives on deal structures, risk assessment, and market-competitive terms under time-sensitive conditions - Partner with Legal, Finance, Creative and Production to ensure deals align with corporate parameters and business objectives - Monitor and advise on evolving market trends, competitive deal terms, and industry practices in the Japanese entertainment landscape - Collaborate with the international Business Affairs team to ensure consistency and share best practices across territories - Manage a varied, high-volume workload efficiently while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations ### A day in the life Your week might begin reviewing term sheets for an upcoming original series, followed by a negotiation session with a major Japanese production company. By midday, you're advising a creative executive on deal structure options for a new film project, then jumping on a call with the international Business Affairs team to align on global deal standards. Between meetings, you're coaching a team member through their first complex talent negotiation. No two days look the same — but every day involves creative problem-solving, strategic thinking, and close collaboration across Amazon MGM Studios. ### About the team The Amazon MGM Studios Japan Business Affairs team is part of the broader International Business Affairs organization. We work at the intersection of creative ambition and business strategy, partnering with development, production, legal, and finance teams to bring original Japanese content to Prime Video's global audience. Our team values collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for entertainment. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 18, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 14 days - Location: JP, Tokyo[Apply on Amazon’s careers site →](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10582203/head-of-business-affairs-japan-amazon-mgm-studios-business-affairs) ## Hiring at Amazon - Open jobs: 21,930 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Amazon jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Amazon ### [Head of Programming Strategy, Prive Video Japan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/e6076c6c8cc7f4ae60ef/) JP, Tokyo ### [Head of Business to Business Communications, International Stores and Corporate Communications](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/20997dbce61be991b525/) JP, Tokyo ### [Head of Direct Seller Recruitment, Fashion Marketplace](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/018b1db36629c2cdcfc0/) JP, Tokyo ### [Head of Scripted & Movies, Japan, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/8e0100bb507bde4a0feb/) JP, Tokyo ### [ISV Partner Development Representative, Japan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/0a63ef719e6ca9429339/) JP, Tokyo ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Japan Government Affairs Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cisco-systems/jobs/86c270c056640904ac9c/) Cisco Systems · Minato, Tokyo, Japan ### [MSL, Japan Medical Affairs, Japan Oncology Business Unit / 日本オンコロジー事業部(JOBU) メディカルアフェアーズ部 メディカルサイエンスリエゾン](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/takeda-pharmaceutical/jobs/85fd1c314802d99e6dbd/) Takeda Pharmaceutical · Tokyo, Japan ### [Lead Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, Japan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-healthcare-technologies/jobs/992053b13f08254a2197/) GE HealthCare Technologies · Hino, Tokyo, Japan ### [Senior Manager/Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs, Japan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/beone-medicines/jobs/c1ced24820e924020818/) BeOne Medicines · Japan ### [Senior Manager, Government Affairs (Japan)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/visa/jobs/8baeb5852959ced3bf33/) Visa · Tokyo, JP, Japan OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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