Amazon Studios Hiring London-Based Head of Nigerian Originals (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comManori Ravindran International EditorIn a bid to expand Prime Video in key African markets, Amazon Studios is recruiting a London-based head of Nigerian originals, Variety has learned.In a recent job posting, the streaming platform has said it’s looking for an experienced senior creative executive to work with its Nigeria originals team, and oversee both scripted and non-scripted content.
The role will report directly into Ned Mitchell, the Los Angeles-based head of originals for Africa and the Middle East for Amazon Studios.“You will create a welcoming ‘Home for Talent’ to include creators and artists who represent the best of Nigeria,” reads an ad for the role. “You will cultivate talent of all levels and backgrounds and elevate Nigerian voices and stories for the enjoyment of audiences in Nigeria, Africa and the world.
You will ensure that Originals, and the teams working on them, include and reflect Nigeria’s diversity across gender, age, ethnicity/tribal affiliation, class, and more.” The executive — who must be fluent in both English and Nigerian Pidgin — must have a background of either producing or executive producing, commissioning or an equivalent.Amazon Studios is also recruiting three other roles for Nigeria across both film and television: Senior scripted series creative executive, senior movies creative executive and creative development coordinator.
All four of the positions are based in London, which has the same time zone as Nigeria.The West African nation has the continent’s largest entertainment industry, and the second biggest film industry in the world.
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