Career Tour: Prime Video
From scripting to streaming, Amazon Prime Video is packed with creativity. Go behind the scenes and meet the people shaping it.
You can start the course straight away!
Students aged 13+ are welcome to apply!
Get a certificate upon completion
Approximately 30 minutes of content
You know Prime Video as a place to stream your favourite shows and movies. But what if you could step into the world behind the screen?
This virtual career tour with Amazon gives you exclusive access to the creative minds, tech experts and decision-makers who make it all happen. Explore real career paths, build skills for your CV, and get inspired to take your first steps towards an exciting future in the media industry.
What you'll experience
• Discover the different teams that bring Prime Video to life — from creative production to marketing and tech innovation.
• Hear from Amazon experts about what it’s really like to work behind the scenes of a global streaming service.
• Explore real career pathways and get tips on the skills and experiences you’ll need to succeed.
• Build up your CV with new knowledge and insights that show ambition and initiative.
Why it’s worth your time
Whether you dream of a creative career, love the tech behind entertainment, or simply want to explore new opportunities, this experience gives you a real advantage. You'll leave with:
• A better understanding of media and tech careers
• New inspiration for your next steps after school or college
• Transferable skills you can shout about on your CV and personal statement
• There’s no application, no deadlines — just a real opportunity to learn at your own pace.
Find out how Prime Video delivers the shows and films you love — and the huge range of careers that make it possible. It's your first step into the world behind the screen.
In this section, you'll learn how the Content Acquisition team finds, negotiates, and licenses the TV shows and films that fill your screen. Discover the skills it takes to work at the heart of global entertainment.
Once content is acquired, it needs to be carefully prepared for Prime Video. Here, you'll explore how teams manage everything from quality control to platform delivery — making sure every show looks and sounds its best.
Ever wondered how the Prime Video app works on your phone, laptop or TV? In this module, you’ll dive into how developers design, build, and improve the app to make streaming smooth, fast and reliable for millions of users worldwide.
Machine learning models help Prime Video personalise your experience — from content recommendation algorithms to intelligent search systems. In this module, you'll explore how data science and AI improve user journeys and predict what viewers will love.
Before anything goes live, it has to be tested — and tested again. This section reveals how Prime Video teams check for bugs, improve performance, and make sure every update delivers a brilliant user experience.
Data isn't just numbers — it’s insight. Learn how Prime Video uses data to spot trends, fix problems, and shape decisions that make the platform even better for users like you.
You’ve explored how Prime Video runs, met the teams who make it happen, and picked up skills that can boost your CV. Keep the momentum going — your future in media, tech, or beyond could start right here.
Find out how Prime Video delivers the shows and films you love — and the huge range of careers that make it possible. It's your first step into the world behind the screen.
In this section, you'll learn how the Content Acquisition team finds, negotiates, and licenses the TV shows and films that fill your screen. Discover the skills it takes to work at the heart of global entertainment.
Once content is acquired, it needs to be carefully prepared for Prime Video. Here, you'll explore how teams manage everything from quality control to platform delivery — making sure every show looks and sounds its best.
Ever wondered how the Prime Video app works on your phone, laptop or TV? In this module, you’ll dive into how developers design, build, and improve the app to make streaming smooth, fast and reliable for millions of users worldwide.
Machine learning models help Prime Video personalise your experience — from content recommendation algorithms to intelligent search systems. In this module, you'll explore how data science and AI improve user journeys and predict what viewers will love.
Before anything goes live, it has to be tested — and tested again. This section reveals how Prime Video teams check for bugs, improve performance, and make sure every update delivers a brilliant user experience.
Data isn't just numbers — it’s insight. Learn how Prime Video uses data to spot trends, fix problems, and shape decisions that make the platform even better for users like you.
You’ve explored how Prime Video runs, met the teams who make it happen, and picked up skills that can boost your CV. Keep the momentum going — your future in media, tech, or beyond could start right here.
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Amazon’s Career Tours are guided video experiences that take you behind the scenes of real tech and business roles. You’ll hear directly from Amazon employees, explore day-to-day tasks, and discover what it takes to work in exciting industries.
Career Tours take around 30 minutes to complete. They're perfect for getting a quick but meaningful glimpse into life at Amazon.
Build the digital skills you need to succeed — at school, at work, and in life. These programmes are designed to help you build your digital confidence from the ground up. Through interactive tasks, real-life scenarios, and practical tips, you’ll gain the foundational skills that employers look for — and that will support you across subjects, job applications, and everyday life online.
Each experience take around 30 minutes to complete. They're perfect for getting a quick but meaningful glimpse into essential digital skills.
Virtual Work Experiences are your all-access pass to life at Amazon. From logistics and cloud tech to design and data, you’ll explore the diverse roles that power one of the world’s most innovative companies. 
The Virtual Work Experience can take around 6-7 hours to complete. It may take less or more time, it’s entirely up to you. If you want to do it in chunks and come back to it, that’s absolutely fine. 
The programmes are available on any device – computer, tablet, or phone. For the best viewing experience, we recommend using the Chrome browser on a laptop or desktop.
"The course was great. There were a lot of things to learn and understand. It's actually perfect, interactive and informative."
“I enjoyed how informative and helpful it was to navigating careers and the workplace.”
“I liked learning about the new opportunities within amazon and how innovative and inspiring the company is as a whole"
“I enjoyed the wide variety of careers covered in the virtual programme and the activities I got to complete, particularly the Tech Innovations activity.”
“I enjoyed the apprenticeship and career pathway section [Module 3]. It gave me more insight into employability skills and how to write a CV”