Amazon reportedly looking to add live TV programming to Prime Video

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Amazon has been "actively pursuing" licenses for live and linear programming

Amazon job listings suggest Prime Video will get live TV programming
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Amazon is planning to add live TV to its Prime Video service, according to LinkedIn job listings spotted by Protocol.

An industry insider told the publication that Amazon has been "actively pursuing" licenses for live and linear programming. The retail giant has already strayed from on-demand content by broadcasting Premier League football, NFL Thursday Night Football and US Open tennis. Earlier this year, ABC News Live content also became available on Amazon’s free news app on Fire TV streamers and Fire tablets in the US.

Amazon could be not only expanding its live sports coverage but also adding new channels for news, movies and TV shows. One job advert reads: "We are seeking an experienced Product Manager for the Prime Video Linear TV team to redefine how customers watch 24/7 linear broadcast TV content. Linear TV enables customers to watch 24/7 streams of their favorite TV stations airing programs including sports, news, movies, award shows, special events and TV shows."

Another states that "we in Prime Video Catalog are building next gen linear catalog systems to provide best-in-class Linear TV experience to Prime Video customers. It is Day 1 for the linear TV experience on Prime Video".

Becky Roberts
Becky Roberts
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Becky is a hi-fi, AV and technology journalist, formerly the Managing Editor at What Hi-Fi? and Editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines. With over twelve years of journalism experience in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices.

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