Mark Scholnick
Strategy & Operations Leader | P&L Owner | Scaling Media and Streaming Businesses
- Role
- Principal, Strategy and Operations, Creator Services at Amazon
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mark Scholnick
I’m a Strategy & Operations executive who specializes in building and scaling operating models — from P&L ownership and financial rigor to org design and execution cadence.I partner closely with CEOs and senior leadership to drive operational clarity, align teams, and lead transformation across complex, creative organizations. My experience spans podcasts, TV, streaming, and advertising, with deep expertise in operating planning, prioritization, and performance management.I’ve led strategy and operations functions at Amazon, Spotify, MTV, and Wondery, overseeing finance, people operations, content acquisition, and partner management while driving growth and operating income.I’m known for bringing structure to ambiguity, establishing clear operating rhythms, and helping organizations move faster with focus and accountability.
Experience
Principal, Strategy and Operations, Creator Services
Sep 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US
Defined the strategy and operating model for Amazon’s Creator Services organization, including scope, financial planning, and org design*Led the transition of Wondery into Creator Services, aligning teams, processes, and priorities under a unified operating structure*Partner with senior leadership to drive growth, efficiency, and long-term strategy across creator-led businesses
Education
Tufts University
BA, Economics
1998 — 2002
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2012 — 2014
Skills
- Vod
- Broadcasting
- Video
- Film
- Video Production
- Publicity
- Social Media Marketing
- Programming
- Digital Media
- Cable Television
- Reality
- Broadcast
- New Media
- Content Strategy
- Television
- Entertainment
- Production Management
- Digital Strategy
- Post Production
- Social Media
- Reality Tv
- Production Managment
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