Niamh Collins
Niamh Collins is an accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience in the field of new technologies, creative content strategy, localization, and video-on-demand. A tenured expert, Collins is currently a Senior Program Manager III at Amazon, where she works within the Consumer organization, having previously worked for the Content Analytics & Prime Video team. She has successfully helped expand several global technologies, including Kindle, Fire Tablet, Alexa, Amazon Music, Prime Video, and Fire TV, while also driving continuous improvements through technical and content solutions.
With a remit to localize and translate content for 16 business territories, Collins brings a wealth of experience in this field. Her expertise in this area is demonstrated by her successful founding and development of the RTÉ Player and RTÉ News Now, which remain to date the Irish public broadcaster's most successful digital products. Prior to this, Collins worked as a journalist, writing exceptional breaking news for the Independent and Irish Examiner news websites.
Collins is well-educated, holding a BA in Mental and Moral Science from Trinity College, Dublin, and an MA in Journalism from the National University of Ireland, Galway. She is also currently studying and receiving professional development through the eCornell Marketing Certificate Program at Cornell University, where she has already completed 48 Professional Development Hours (4.8 CEUs) in International Marketing.
An accomplished professional, Collins is skilled at managing partnerships, writing procurement documentation, and has commercial/sales experience within EMEA. Her previous positions include work as a Digital Channels & Products Manager at RTÉ Digital, a Digital Producer EMEA at Discovery Networks International, a Project Manager at Teachers TV, and a Digital News Journalist at Independent News & Media and Irish Examiner. Her achievements and experience position her as an expert in the field of new technologies, creative content strategy, localization, and video-on-demand.