Fancy yourself a good judge of film and TV? Friends think you’ve got the best show and movie recommendations? This might just be the job for you.
Prime Video is offering Australians a chance to become $40K richer, just by recommending movies and films.
Branded as ‘the dream job over summer’, the ‘Prime Video Buff’ will get paid $40K for three months work.
And better yet, it’s all possible just from the comfort of your lounge room.
In addition to a great sum of cash, the Prime Video Buff will get a whole host of additional job perks including red carpet access, working entirely from home, to streaming the biggest Australian and international shows before they hit the platform.
TV presenter and podcaster Osher Günsberg has been selected to help Prime Video recruit for the role.
If you think you’re the right content junkie to fulfil this role, here’s what you need to know:
- Prime Video is looking for someone who lives and breathes entertainment.
- The successful applicant will be employed in a full-time role* over summer.
- They will get paid to watch and recommend the latest Prime Video films and TV shows to Australians.
Applications are now open at amazon.com.au/primevideobuff.
Australians are obsessed with content, with new research from Prime Video revealing the average Australian has watched 67 movies and TV series this year alone.
With tens of thousands of titles to choose from on Prime Video, this role has been created to further help customers discover something new to watch, as choosing what to watch can be hard.
The research found that while some Australians (46%) enjoy a sophisticated AI to recommend them content, the human touch never goes astray, with more than 3 in 5 of those surveyed (64%) relying on word-of-mouth or expert recommendations to pick movies and TV shows.
The Prime Video Buff is hoped to fill that gap.
About what kind of content viewer will land the role, Günsberg said:
“The candidate who snags the gig as the Prime Video Buff won’t be a regular person, because this isn’t a regular job. Prime Video is looking right across the country for someone who is truly film- and TV-obsessed, nothing less. A person who can quote every line in a classic rom-com, who loves an action thriller as much as a cult classic.
“The Prime Video Buff must relish the thrill of exploring new genres and be an expert at all things pop-culture with TV and film knowledge. If you think you have what it takes to get the gig, get your application in!
“If it’s not you, it’s your mate at work who always goes on about the latest series or movie. Get them to apply! As one of the official judges, I can’t wait to see who comes through the door.”
Prime Video’s research went on to reveal that 59% of Australians would quit their job tomorrow for a once-in-a-lifetime position and more than three-quarters (78%) would choose to get paid to watch movies and TV series full-time (if they had the option). Additionally, 83% say they enjoy the content recommended by real people.
Hushidar Kharas, head of Prime Video Australia and New Zealand, said:
“We know Australians love content, and with tens of thousands of titles on Prime Video, the Prime Video Buff role has been created to further help our customers discover something new—as choosing what to watch can be hard.
“We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes entertainment to help customers find new content and genres that they normally might not pick. We see this as a real opportunity to uncover a new talent in entertainment, while further helping our customers unlock new TV shows and movies.”
The Prime Video Buff will be announced on 5 December, 2022.
The successful applicant will be employed by the third-party agency engaged by Prime Video on a three-month maximum term contract. All payments referenced above will be less applicable amounts and other deductions required by law.
*Subject to the terms set out in the 3-month maximum term employment contract between the winner and the third-party agency engaged by Prime Video, the winner of the prize contract will receive:
- A total remuneration package of up to 1 x $40,431.12 (including superannuation of $3,570 which will be payable into a superannuation fund nominated by the winner, (less all amounts required to be deducted by law)
I’ll give it a go as i watch a lot of movies