Manager, Film Distribution
About The Position
The Manager, Film Distribution is responsible for executing IMAX's film distribution strategy across assigned markets, with a focus on maximizing IMAX screen utilization, box office performance, and studio/exhibitor partnerships. This role serves as the primary point of contact for studios, exhibitors and internal IMAX departments, serving as the key conduit to share information regarding IMAX programming across the domestic landscape. The position balances film slate planning, market analysis, studio relations, and operational execution, ensuring alignment between all internal and external parties involved.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Film, Marketing, or related field
- Minimum 3-4 years of film distribution, theatrical exhibition, or entertainment industry experience
- Strong knowledge of theatrical distribution, release strategies, and PLF markets
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working directly with distribution studios and theatrical exhibitors
- Highly detail oriented and organized
- Strong presentation and executive communication skills
Responsibilities
- Serve as the day-to-day film distribution contact for IMAX theaters across North America
- Build and maintain strong relationships with theatrical exhibitors and studio distribution and marketing teams
- Provide regular and frequent internal and external communication to North American exhibitors, distributors and IMAX counterparts regarding IMAX programming commitments and logistical needs
- Act as escalation point for exhibitor or studio distribution issues
- Participate in the compilation and analysis of box office reports, indexing, and competitive grids
- Maintain and review programming, ticket pricing, and showtime data by title and market
- Partner with the Data & Analytics team to provide clear, actionable reporting on market conditions and performance trends
- Prepare and distribute regular designated reporting related to slate planning, advance sales, theater closures, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
