Director, Corporate Strategy (Content)

Company: Amazon
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us. ABOUT THIS ROLE This role sits within Audible’s Global Content Strategy & Enablement team and is dedicated to unleashing the power of the spoken word through our content. We use both qualitative and quantitative methods to identify strategic opportunities for Audible to provide a differentiated offering that delights our customers. In Global Content Strategy, we develop and help execute the plans needed to make those opportunities around the world a reality by building the long-term vision for the content that Audible develops, produces, acquires, and distributes. We provide the strategic frameworks that Audible deal makers and creatives across the globe need to move fast to make it real. We seek individuals who are passionate about the evolving audio entertainment landscape and want to be part of defining the future. We’re looking for an analytical and creative thinker, with the ability to ask the right questions and develop a point of view that will influence decisions. ABOUT YOU - A data-driven strategist who will readily abandon closely held-ideas in favor of stronger evidence — constantly iterating to make our content better - An exceptional communicator with a knack for making complex topics simple, in writing, and evangelizing and inspiring people at all levels of the organization based on a shared vision - A creative thinker who has a sound ability to balance creativity with strong business judgment and analytical skills - A hands-on multitasker who can quickly change focus and balance the needs of the moment with longer-term goals, with a high tolerance for ambiguity and complexity - Resilient with a positive attitude. You exhibit integrity and an ability to follow through on commitments and deadlines As the Director, Corporate Strategy (Content) you will - Refine and support the execution of an evolving three-year global content strategy, ensuring alignment with Audible’s business growth aspirations and the delivery of unique value to both customers and creators - Partner with product strategy, finance and other cross-functional teams on the evolution of Audible’s business model, including creator opportunities and financial implications - Collaborate with content leadership on a variety of key projects that span the audiobooks, podcasts and original content that Audible acquires, develops, produces, and distributes - Leverage data to build business cases and craft narratives to both assess new opportunities and inform strategic decisions that contribute to Audible’s overall success - Monitor industry dynamics and provide insights internally as a thought leader at the intersection of content, marketing and technology - Engage with legal, content acquisition and finance to review contractual terms and conditions relating to content licensing agreements across multiple content types - Partner with economics, analytics and finance to develop and analyze content distribution strategies to ensure our customers have the broadest selection of content available across the globe ABOUT AUDIBLE Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners’ imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home. - Experience structuring and negotiating complex agreements and leading cross-functional groups to orchestrate and successfully complete deals - Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software - Experience working in a fast-moving consumer business - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business, or a related field - 5 years of relevant professional experience in strategy consulting, business development and/or content strategy in digital media - Quantitative and financial modeling skills - MBA Preferred - Knowledge of creator-facing strategy and communications dynamics for streaming media and entertainment - Proven writing capabilities for creating written reports and presentation materials for senior executives which communicate financial analysis, strategic perspective, and drive toward a recommendation - Experience negotiating license or business development agreements - Prior hands-on experience in the areas of strategic and/or financial planning and strategy execution, in a global capacity - Experience working closely with global product teams on creator-facing tools and reporting structures - Experience and comfort around using quantitative data and metrics to communicate ideas - Deep understanding of and interest in digital media content, specifically consumer tech - Self-starter capable of taking initiative and working with minimal direction - Comfortable working in ambiguity - Proven interpersonal skills with an ability to work seamlessly with a variety of personalities and functional disciplines - Demonstrated ability to drive complex, analytically-driven projects among global and cross-functional stakeholders Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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. 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, NJ, Newark - 158,100.00 - 213,800.00 USD annually

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