Marketing Coordinator-Film Distribution

Job Description

A global film distributor with offices in Glasgow, London, Los Angeles and Paris, with a sales presence in Australia, Germany and Japan are lookingf or a Marketing co-ordinator to join their team.This role will suit someone with an interest in both theatrical and home entertainment film distribution, exceptionally high attention to detail and an interest in movie artwork and packaging (and their many intricate legal requirements). You will make asubstantial contribution to a small global marketing team and, once trained, will play a vital and meaningful part in helping make global home entertainment and theatrical releases happen.The Marketing & Studio Approvals Co-ordinator Role Working as part of the Marketing team, you will play a key role in our packaging and promotional material approvals process for home entertainment and theatrical film releases - ensuring that these comply with various legal requirements and are approvedby our studio partners. The job also involves sending assets and additional materials to cinemas and film festivals, as well as supporting our Marketing team on a range of exciting global projects as needed.Marketing & Studio Approvals Co-ordinator Role Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proofing new home video packaging (DVDs and Blu-ray) and theatrical marketing materials (film posters, trailers, social assets), ensuring that these comply with various legal obligations

• Liaising with our international home entertainment and theatrical licensees as well as studio partners legal and marketing teams

• Ensuring that all new materials are signed off by our studio partners as required

• Supporting the home entertainment and theatrical creative approval process as needed

• Filing archival marketing assets and any new approved artwork in our file management system

• Supplying marketing assets for theatrical sub-licensee and home entertainment activity

• Wider support of the marketing team as required

Skills, Attributes & Experience Required:

• Degree in higher education in a subject relevant to the role (i.e. film, marketing, legal)
• Outstanding attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to form strong relationships internally and externally
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to learn new skills quickly, as well as follow clear instructions
• Able to manage numerous priorities across multiple time zones
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment as part of a small team
• Temperament and ability to deal with complex issues and manage relationships with patience, flexibility, and confidence
• Strong native-level command of English language in both verbal and written communication
• Flexible, adaptable, creative, reliable, and committed
• An understanding and love of cinema
• Good IT skills with the ability to use a range of Microsoft Office packages
• Good understanding of image and film file types, image quality and resolution, etc.

Skills, Attributes & Experience Preferred:

• Experience in a relevant Distribution role (two years plus experience, preferably working at a studio, would be beneficial but not essential)

• Familiarity with the process of film distribution and exhibition

• Proofreading and copywriting skills

• Knowledge of any languages, particularly French, German or Japanese

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Keyskills :
Film distribution