Manager, Distribution & Exhibitor Relations

Manager, Distribution & Exhibitor Relations

Full time

Culver City, CA, on-site or hybrid

Joint Venture is looking for a Manager, Distribution & Exhibitor Relations with 3 years’ experience in domestic theatrical distribution and marketing. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and project management capabilities, knows how to optimize sales revenue for an independent film release, understands the end-to-end theatrical sales and collections process, has strong relationships with exhibitors, can identify opportunities for promotional activity with exhibition, has experience with Comscore/TDS, and has strong reporting and measurement skills. Experience in asset management and technical delivery is a plus. 

Responsibilities

• Theatrical Sales & Technical Operations: You will manage the sales and distribution of Joint Venture’s slate of films across North America. This will include sales planning, booking in our distribution software (TDS), negotiating terms, managing print operations, monitoring grosses via ComScore, collecting box office reports, and assisting in billing and film rental collections. You should know how to get granular within markets and identify where Joint Venture can optimize audience engagement opportunities with theatres. As part of technical operations, you will be integral on the front end of acquisitions and assist with technical delivery from licensors and delivery to theatres and licensees.

• Exhibitor Marketing & Screenings: You will work with our exhibition partners to find optimized ways to promote our films in-theatre. As well, you will work with the Joint Venture Marketing & Distribution team on pre-release screenings, film festivals, and other promotional activations. Finding innovative ways to promote our films through in-theatre advertising and screenings will be key.

• Analysis, Reporting and Measurement: Transparency to our filmmaking partners is core to how Joint Venture operates. You will analyze theatrical box office through tools such as ComScore and be a part of the team that shares that data with filmmakers. You will also be responsible for sharing domestic box office reports and updated release calendars internally each week.

We are looking for a passionate, curious, tireless person, who…

… values storytelling and storytellers.

… believes in the power of film, but understands the appeal of all media.

… loves challenges, and sees opportunities where others see problems. 

… sweats the small stuff.

… wants to have fun at work.

… wants to build a better way of doing things.

… is looking for a growth opportunity.

Requirements

• 3 years experience in theatrical distribution of film, ideally including 1-2 years at a distributor or studio
• Experience with theatrical booking software (TDS) as well as film measurement and reporting platforms (ComScore)
• Ability to analyze and communicate weekly box office results for Joint Venture titles and the industry writ large
• Knowledge of theatres nationwide
• Excellent negotiating and dispute resolution skills
• Eligibility to work in the United States

The salary for this role is $75,000 per year employee stock options.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their families, 401(k), and paid time off.

To apply, please submit a resume.

About Joint Venture

Joint Venture is an independent film distribution company where each project is indeed a joint venture:  We build coalitions with filmmakers, audiences, and partners to unlock the potential of each film. There is no one-size-fits-all; our release strategies are bespoke. We believe this audience-centered, filmmaker-forward approach creates the best experience and outcomes for everyone. That’s why it’s a Joint Venture.