Director of Distribution, United States

MUBI is a rapidly growing global streaming service curating the world’s best cinema. We are seeking a creative and passionate marketing professional with a keen eye for detail to spearhead our distribution business in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution for exclusive MUBI Releases in the US, including both theatrical and global SVOD campaigns
• Develop release strategy, positioning, and P&A budgets
• Develop festival strategy in coordination with global distribution team and liaise with festival programmers and coordinators
• Manage theatrical bookings and exhibitor relations
• Work closely with global releases marketing team and creative/design on development of marketing materials for release campaigns
• Assist with marketing strategy both within the MUBI community through organic channels as well as building/developing new audiences through relevant partnerships
• Oversee digital exploitation of MUBI Releases in the US (iTunes, Amazon) and Home Entertainment
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications and US-based PR team on events, talent management, and press outreach strategy
• Ad-hoc campaign management for high-profile first pay window acquisitions
• Prepare reports and updates for sales agents and filmmakers
• Collaborate with the Director of Distribution (UK) on funding opportunities and applications
• Build theatrical footprint for future launch of MUBI GO in the US

Who you are

• Passionate about quality cinema, from classics to new releases
• Knowledgeable and excited about the digital landscape, from social media to streaming
• Creative and enthusiastic, with a good head for marketing strategy
• A strong copywriter and great communicator
• A keen project manager who can take ownership of working processes and find ways to improve them
• Diligent and obsessed with the details
• Capable of managing competing deadlines
• Dedicated to making every campaign the best it can be
• Team player who enjoys working collaboratively with cross-functional counterparts

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in theatrical distribution and exhibitor relations
• Experience developing film marketing strategies and campaigns, especially for international titles
• Highly knowledgeable about the US independent film sector with extensive contacts across the industry
• Experience using Mailchimp, Trello, and Photoshop strongly desirable
• Additional languages are a bonus

Please apply at jon@mubi.com.