Campaign Operations Director

Laika•Hillsboro, OR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Campaign Operations Director (Film Marketing & Distribution) is responsible for managing the operational execution of LAIKA’s global theatrical marketing campaigns from concept to delivery, in close coordination with LAIKA’s domestic distributor, international sales agent, and other distribution partners. This role serves as the central operational integrator across LAIKA’s internal teams (marketing, creative, publicity, distribution, business development) and external partners, ensuring consistent strategy, creative alignment, and execution across domestic and international markets. The position ensures that distribution partners are equipped, aligned, and accountable to LAIKA’s brand standards, campaign objectives, ratings requirements, and delivery timelines. Reporting to the Chief Marketing & Operations Officer (CMO/COO) , and working in close partnership with the SVP , Business Development , this position ensures campaigns are delivered on schedule, on budget, and in full creative and operational alignment across U.S. and international theatrical markets. This will be a temporary 10-month position.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience in theatrical distribution marketing campaigns, preferably for a global market.
Exceptional project management, scheduling, and prioritization skills.
Comprehensive understanding of international release logistics and theatrical operations.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing marketing budgets.
Calm, solution-oriented approach under pressure; thrives in high-volume release environments.
Deep familiarity with LAIKA’s storytelling craft, brand ethos, and audience experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the operational lead for global theatrical campaigns, overseeing project plans, milestone tracking, and delivery timelines across LAIKA and its distribution partners.
Manage alignment across marketing, creative, digital, publicity, distribution, media, and external partners to ensure coordinated global execution.
Act as the primary operational point of contact for the domestic distributor, international sales agent, and other distribution and marketing partners on campaign timelines, deliverables, approvals, and executional readiness.
Facilitate regular campaign status meetings and ensure all cross-functional deliverables are on track.
Report campaign progress, risks, and mitigations to the CMO/COO and the SVP, Business Development.
Oversee and hold the international sales agent accountable for the execution of all international localization efforts, including vendor and agency management and territory-specific adaptations, ensuring timely, accurate delivery in accordance with approved plans, budgets, and LAIKA’s brand standards.
Partner with the creative marketing and digital teams to maintain brand and narrative integrity across all asset types.
Establish clear briefs, timelines, and approval workflows to guide localization and adaptation efforts.
Facilitate internal review and approval of all localized creative materials to ensure alignment with LAIKA’s brand standards and campaign strategy.
Maintain centralized visibility into global asset usage and version control across partners.
Partner with the CMO/COO, media agency, and finance team to manage paid media budgets, approvals, and reconciliations.
Ensure financial reporting accuracy and alignment with campaign objectives.
Support forecasting, POs, and reconciliation cycles tied to theatrical marketing budgets.
Serve as the primary operational bridge between LAIKA and its distribution partners across territory-specific release strategies, marketing plans, timelines, and execution.
Coordinate with the domestic distributo r and sales agent on exhibitor relations and trade marketing, including booking timelines, screen counts, showtimes, and in-theater marketing placements.
Partner with the business development team to track, analyze, and report the global theatrical footprint across domestic and international markets.
Coordinate with publicity, events, and distribution partners on premieres, special screenings, festivals, and exhibitor activations.
Oversee ratings submissions and documentation with global distribution partners.
Ensure alignment with legal, compliance, and regional distributors on classification and content approvals.
Maintain centralized tracking of ratings, classifications, and compliance status across all territories.
Collect and synthesize performance data from the domestic distributor, sales agent, other distribution partners, exhibitors, promotional partners, and digital channels.
Provide actionable insights and post-mortem reports to inform future campaigns.
Collaborate with digital and insights teams to refine KPI dashboards and campaign performance tracking.