About this role
Amazon Studios is seeking a Development Coordinator to join our Toronto Office, supporting the Canadian Development Team. In this role, you will be integral to the day-to-day operations of the development slate, coordinating across internal teams and external creative partners to ensure projects move efficiently through the development pipeline. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong organizational skills, and has a genuine passion for storytelling and content development. Key job responsibilities • Coordinate schedules, development and organizational meetings, along with creative calls with producers. • Manage the internal flow of information through pitch to development to production to post • Serve as a liaison between the Canadian development team and other Amazon Studios departments (e.g., Production, Legal, Marketing, other creative teams) to facilitate smooth project progression. • Review incoming pitch materials, write detailed coverage, and provide creative recommendations to the development team to inform greenlight decisions. • Research and source emerging talent across Canada, to help build a pipeline of diverse creative voices. • Create and maintain weekly development reports and internal tracking documents, keeping cross-functional teams informed on slate status and project milestones. • Monitor the creative landscape, tracking writers, directors, and industry trends relevant to the team's development strategy. • Support ad hoc development initiatives and cross-team projects as directed by the Head of Canadian Originals.