Sr. Industry Specialist BD, Media & Entertainment, Games & Sports
- Pay
- $147,900 – $220,200 per year
- Location
- New York, NY
- Listed
- 4 days ago
Application deadline: Nov 10, 2026
Are you passionate about shaping large-scale cloud-based innovation in Media & Entertainment, Games and Sports? Are you interested in helping sales teams identify line of business opportunities and drive them to through to launch? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment? Then you may be interested in joining our Amazon Web Services (AWS) Media & Entertainment, Games, and Sports Specialist Business Development team to help drive technology adoption and transformation with customers around the world.
Key job responsibilities
- Partnering with Account Management teams to drive incremental sales pipeline and revenue growth from Media & Entertainment, Games, and Sports workloads
- Working with customers and AWS partners to identify and lead proof of concept engagements and develop new and innovative solutions
- Partnering with AWS Solutions Architecture resources in design, Proof of Concept (POC), pricing, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and delivery activities
- Collaborating with AWS professional Services to implement solutions and packaged offerings
- Conducting executive workshops with industry leaders
- Participating in and representing AWS in key Media & Entertainment industry associations and events
A day in the life
Work with account managers, solutions architects, professional services and partners to identify and develop new opportunities to deploy Media & Entertainment workloads with our customers.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of Go-To-Market, Business Development, Sales, or Consulting experience
- 5+ years of solving problems with technology in the Media & Entertainment Industry experience
- 5+ years of working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage experience
- 5+ years working for a studio, broadcaster, or an ISV who sells to the Media & Entertainment industry
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with technology transformation initiatives
- Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in developing, negotiating and executing business agreements
Additional information
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Pay and benefits
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
- USA, CA, San Francisco - 162,700.00 - 220,200.00 USD annually
- USA, CA, Santa Monica - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
- USA, CO, Denver - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
- USA, NY, New York - 162,700.00 - 220,200.00 USD annually
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
From Amazon Web Services, Inc.'s careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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