Manager, Film Strategy & Analytics

Alamo Drafthouse • Austin, TX

12h • $100,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Film Strategy & Analytics will be a key leader in optimizing Alamo Drafthouse's film programming and performance. This role is responsible for leveraging data-driven insights to inform film selection, scheduling, and marketing strategies, ultimately driving attendance and revenue across all locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Data Science, Statistics, Film Studies, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in data analysis, strategy, or business intelligence, with at least 2 years in the entertainment, film distribution, or exhibition industry.
• Proven expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python/R).
• Strong understanding of the film industry, including distribution models, exhibition landscape, and audience behavior.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for film and the unique Alamo Drafthouse cinema experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive film strategy plans based on market trends, audience demographics, competitive analysis, and historical performance data.
• Lead the analysis of film-level performance metrics, including box office gross, attendance, ticket pricing effectiveness, and customer feedback.
• Identify emerging film genres, independent films, and niche content opportunities to diversify programming and attract new audiences.
• Collaborate closely with the film buying and programming teams to inform film acquisition decisions and optimize scheduling across the circuit.
• Partner with marketing and promotions teams to develop data-backed campaigns for new releases and ongoing programming.
• Create and present regular reports and actionable insights to senior leadership regarding film performance, strategic recommendations, and industry trends.
• Utilize advanced analytical tools and techniques to model potential film performance, forecast attendance, and assess ROI of film investments.
• Stay current with the evolving film distribution landscape, emerging technologies, and audience consumption habits.
• Mentor and potentially manage junior analysts or team members within the film strategy department.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.

Benefits

• Free movies & food
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits are available for all full-time and part-time teammates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager