What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Content Programming (Film Booker) position at Landmark Cinemas?
DescriptionWHO WE ARE :
At Landmark Cinemas, we are the Cast and Crew of Canada's second largest motion picture, theatre exhibition company, and WE love movies as much as YOU love movies.... But it's more than just a movie. That's why our Cast and Crew are valuable and why we are always focused on creating an exceptional movie experience for our Guests. Why the quality of our popcorn matters and why a perfect presentation is understood. Every detail is important to us, which is why we think like owners and remain steadfast in accomplishing our goals. It's why we opened our first theatre in 1965. And why we'll continue making your movie experience the best that it can be
People are at the core of our business - we are for all movie lovers and this means we embrace a culture of inclusion and mutual respect by valuing the uniqueness of all Cast and Crew, Guests, and business partners. We value respectful behavior above individual achievements, and we are committed to having our workforce reflect the communities we serve.
We are proud to support Kids Help Phone. As a National Sponsor of Walk So Kids Can Talk, Landmark Cinemas is committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of young movie lovers, including our Cast & Crew
WHO YOU ARE :
You are a strategic communicator that understands the importance of maintaining a functional and balanced business relationship with all film distribution partners. By ensuring our Theatre Teams are provided with the appropriate booking schedules, you act as a critical contributor working toward maximizing our potential box office for each theatre in its respective market. Working closely with various internal and external stakeholders, you provide support on all areas of the film booking and programming processes, meaning you're familiar with juggling priorities, accommodating for competing needs, and driving resolution. When you aren't partnering directly with our Theatre Teams, you're on the hunt for alternative content to bring to Movie Lovers, completing market research and analysis along the way. You are passionate about exceptional Guest service, organization and follow-upand you LOVE movies!
THE JOB : Location :
This position is a hybrid or remote working environment within Canada.
Alternative ContentOwn the Alternative Content programming for the circuit, responsible for meeting quarterly and annual targets, identifying new ways to grow the business, and monitoring results closely. Regularly report outcomes and new initiatives to the VP of Film Programming.Leads initiatives and projects that support the department as delegated by the VP, Content Programming, ensuring innovative and effective content strategies are in place.Collaborate with your region's corporate sales manager to strategically oversee the company's corporate sales rentals and alternative content programming for your designated territory, ensuring optimal alignment with both company and studio contracts.Proactively identify and analyze theatres and screens that may be committed to upcoming studio and alternative content, ensuring balanced screen allocation and avoiding overcommitment through expert planning and forecasting.
Film ProgrammingCultivate and sustain respectful relationships with all major and minor film distributors, focusing on diverse content offerings.Engage in regular and strategic communication with film studios to maximize opportunities for box office growth, emphasizing alternative and varied content in your identified markets and their respective theatres.Program theatres in your territory weekly, aiming to enhance box office metrics and provide guests with a broad spectrum of content, including first run, sub run, independent, Canadian, International, and alternative content.Attend screenings of new and upcoming films to evaluate and provide insightful reviews and recommendations to the team and organization, identifying potential successes for film exhibition and ensuring a diverse and appealing content lineup.Conduct regular market research and analysis to boost theatre box office performance, with a particular focus on alternative content, in your territory.
THE PERKS : Comprehensive and competitive compensation & benefits packageBonus eligible positionAccess to an Employee Assistance Program to support wellnessCompetitive vacation allotment to promote work-life balanceFree movies and discounted concession snacks
RequirementsSuccessful completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Marketing or Communication, preferred not requiredStrategic thinker with background in strategy and project management - engaged in finding solutions & efficienciesExcellent written, verbal and listening communication skillsExperience developing and maintaining fiscal planning documents (i.e. budgets and planning calendars)Mature and self-confident with the ability to work under pressureThrives in a fast paced, results orientated work environmentParticipation in leadership development programs or workshopsTheatre or Studio experience preferred but not requiredComfortable in providing / presenting recommendations / advice in areas of expertise
Company InformationA subsidiary of Kinepolis Group NV, Belgium, Landmark is Canada's second largest motion picture, theatre exhibition company. From a single screen in 1965, today Landmark Cinemas welcomes Movie Lovers to share their love of movies and enjoy a perfect movie-going experience in cinemas throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. We are connected to the communities we serve, and our Cast and Crew are proud to support Kids Help Phone. As a National Sponsor of the Walk So Kids Can Talk, through promotional support and fundraising initiatives in our theatres, we are committed to support the mental health and well-being of both our youth Guests and Cast & Crew. Landmark's corporate headquarters is in Calgary, Alberta.
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