Job Description
Job Title: Coordinator, Theatrical Sales & Acquisitions
Location: Hybrid, NY Office
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000
Job Summary:
The Theatrical Sales & Acquisitions Coordinator supports both the theatrical department including new release films, repertory films, and international sales also supports the acquisition department. This role manages communications with theaters, festivals, sales agents, and international distributors. This role supports creating and maintaining internal processes that help to acquire the best films and then maximize their exposure and revenue opportunities before and during their theatrical release.
What you will do:
Acquisitions Support
- Track festival lineups, catalog avails, and inbound pitches from sales agents and filmmakers.
- Organize team schedules for festival screenings and meetings.
- Maintain internal screening links and coverage trackers.
- Enter and update rights and window information in the company database based on contract terms.
- Monitor and flag license expirations for renewal review.
Theatrical Sales Coordination
- Invoice exhibitors and enter box office figures into the billing platform.
- Track outstanding payments and follow up on collections as needed.
- Coordinate the delivery of screening materials (DCPs, MP4s, prints) to exhibitors.
- Maintain exhibitor and customer contact database.
- Assist in the creation of marketing one-sheets and email campaigns for theatrical promotions.
- Manage seasonal festival submission calendar and complete submission paperwork.
- Collaborate with marketing on exhibitor relations and in-theater marketing opportunities.
Administrative and Operational Support
- Research historical box office data and comparable film performance.
- Enter and update bookings in the internal database and public-facing website.
- Schedule internal and external meetings for the department.
- Provide onsite support for screenings, Q&As, and industry events.
- Oversee and delegate tasks to interns supporting sales and acquisitions.
- Other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in film, business, sales, or a related field required.
- 1+ years of relevant internship or professional experience in film distribution, sales, or acquisitions digital media, entertainment, or administrative support.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar) and familiarity with database tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Highly detail-oriented and proactive
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Creative thinker with a demonstrated passion for film and media
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Frequently communicates with co-workers, vendors, and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Visual acuity to read records, documents, subtitles, etc., in electronic and analog formats.
Kino Lorber Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable accommodation during the hiring process is available upon request. A background check is required prior to employment.
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