Elena Zhang, MSBA

Content Strategy & Development @ Amazon Music

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

As an innovative, data-driven professional, I bring analytical and strategic expertise with a proven track record in data modeling, sales planning, and growth optimization across both DTC and B2B markets. I specialize in leveraging data-driven insights to shape content and distribution strategies, streamline processes, and enhance decision-making. My work has empowered cross-functional teams to make faster, smarter decisions, driving business growth and strategic alignment across global markets. Previously working as a Content Strategy & Sales Planning Analyst at Amazon MGM Studios, I showcased expertise in the Linear, SVOD, AVOD, and FAST landscapes while playing a pivotal role in aligning content strategy with global sales efforts. I’ve developed dynamic Tableau dashboards that offer real-time visibility into franchise performance, licensing patterns, and key performance indicators (KPIs), enabling distribution teams to identify and capitalize on revenue opportunities. Core Competencies: 🟦 Content Strategy 🟦 Sales Planning 🟦 Data Analysis 🟦 Business Intelligence 🟦 Cross-Team Collaboration 🟦 Data-Driven Insights 🟦 Forecasting & Trend Analysis 🟦 Audience Insights 🟦 Strategic Planning 🟦 Licensing Optimization 🟦 KPI Reporting 🟦 Dashboard Development Tools: Tableau | AWS (Redshift, SageMaker) | Snowflake | Jupyter Notebook (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) | Excel | MicroStrategy

Experience

  • Business Development Manager at Amazon Music
    Jan 2025 - Present Β· 1 yr 6 mos

    - Lead content strategy and greenlight evaluation for Amazon Music’s opportunistic programming portfolio, driving high-impact investment and partnership decisions across live and original content. - Advise VP+ leadership through strategic business cases incorporating audience forecasting, financial modeling, and risk assessment to inform content investment priorities. - Own end-to-end strategic partnerships and deal execution with talent agencies, promoters, and production partners across global content initiatives. - Architected and scaled the strategic vision for series: Amazon Music presents, establishing the franchise as a core evergreen content model supporting service growth and long-term global expansion.

  • Content Insight & Distribution Strategy at Prime Video & Amazon Studios
    Aug 2022 - Jan 2025 Β· 2 yrs 6 mos

    - Expertise in Linear, SVOD, AVOD, and FAST landscapes. - Align content strategy with global sales efforts. - Develop and manage dynamic Tableau dashboards for real-time insights into franchise performance, licensing patterns, and KPIs - Enable distribution teams to identify and capitalize on revenue opportunities.

  • Data Scientist at Realtor.com
    Jan 2022 - May 2022 Β· 5 mos

    Improved the CTR by 10% by refining the current search ranking system using Learning to Rank algorithm

  • Intern, Banking at Beibo Group Co., Ltd.
    Jul 2020 - Sep 2020 Β· 3 mos

  • Intern, Risk Management at Everbright Securities
    May 2020 - Jun 2020 Β· 2 mos