At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead negotiations and secure sports rights partnerships for Prime Video's global audience.
- Company: Join Amazon, a pioneer in streaming live sports with a diverse and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment focused on innovation and bold thinking.
- Why this job: Shape the future of sports streaming and make an impact on millions of viewers.
- Qualifications: Experience in account management or business development, preferably in the sports industry.
Come build the future of sports. Prime Video is one of the world's leading streaming services and a pioneer in the streaming of live sports. From NFL and NBA to UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, Wimbledon and Roland Garros, Prime Video has an unparalleled global portfolio of top tier sports and continues to grow. We also offer a wide range of add-on channels meaning customers have access to the widest selection of sports on our service.
Our International Sports team, based in London with members across key territories worldwide, is looking for a Senior Sports Rights Executive to play a central role in shaping our next wave of sports investments. This is a high-impact, deal-making role where you'll identify, negotiate, and secure sports rights partnerships that directly influence what millions of customers watch on Prime Video.
Key job responsibilities
- Own the deal pipeline: Identify, evaluate, and develop new sports rights opportunities through proactive relationship building, market intelligence, and creative deal structuring.
- Lead negotiations: Act as the primary commercial point on rights agreements - from initial approach through to signed deal - partnering with Legal, Finance, and Strategy teams.
- Build the business case: Work with internal Strategy and Finance teams to model investment scenarios and present compelling recommendations to senior leadership.
- Manage key relationships: Serve as a trusted partner to sports federations, leagues, agencies, and commercial partners across the international sports ecosystem.
- Drive commercial innovation: Identify and grow adjacent commercialisation opportunities from our live sports rights portfolio. Develop a pipeline of future opportunities that aligns with our long-term sports strategy.
- Support major bids: Partner with the Head of Sports Rights and Business Affairs on opportunities, contributing strategic insight and execution support.
About the team
- Scale: Available in multiple countries, our sports investments reach a truly global audience.
- Growth: We're in an expansion phase - you'll shape strategy, not just execute it.
- Innovation: We're pioneering new ways to deliver live sport (X-Ray real time data, alternative commentary, interactive features).
- Team: A collaborative, ambitious team that values bold thinking and moves fast.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in an account management, licensing or business development role.
- Experience in negotiating complex agreements with an understanding of legal terminology and reasoning.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within the sports industry from either a broadcaster, federation or agency.
- Technology affinity with a natural interest in internet services and applications and enthusiasm for technical innovation.
Senior Sports Acquisition Manager, Prime Video employer: Amazon
Amazon is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic internship experience in the vibrant region of Yorkshire and the Humber. With a strong focus on employee growth, interns benefit from hands-on project delivery, collaboration with industry experts, and a clear pathway to graduate opportunities, all within a supportive work culture that values innovation and data-driven decision-making.
