Distribution Manager

Provo, UT
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Job Description

Summary/Objective:
An experienced Brand Manager is responsible for managing filmmaker relationships, coordinating work with internal teams, and overseeing the full cycle of film and television content success. This role requires balancing the interests of the brand with those of the filmmakers, ensuring business goals are met while supporting the creative vision. The Brand Manager will defend profit-driving activities, using financial acumen to make informed decisions, and leveraging mid-level management experience in accounts and marketing.

Expectations of Leaders at Angel :
Amplify light in every action. As the owner of your outcomes, you are empowered to break down silos and coordinate with any and all people you need in order to reach your goals. You are ultimately responsible for achieving the outcomes while also using resources wisely - whether that be money, people, or time. Know your customer - it might be our viewers, investors, creators, or internal Angel Teams. Ensure you understand your customer and are providing what THEY need and not just what you want to build.

Essential Functions

  • Act as a primary point of contact with filmmakers, guiding them through crowdfunding and audience-building, ensuring their success while defending what's best for the brand.
  • Own the success of crowdfunding, distribution, and testing for creators, balancing creative demands with brand profitability.
  • Track and communicate project metrics across campaigns, maintaining communication with relevant parties.
  • Build relationships with influencers to drive brand awareness and ensure alignment with brand voice and contracts.
  • Manage budgets by forecasting, reporting, and controlling expenses, defending profit-driven activities.
  • Oversee and monitor projects to ensure deadlines are met, adjusting plans as necessary.
  • Develop insights by synthesizing data and market trends to inform strategic decisions and marketing efforts.
  • Navigate internal teams to quickly resolve blockers and drive production initiatives to completion.
  • Define and manage the process, timings and outputs of the operational planning framework, ensuring that all marketing functions deliver plans that support the delivery of strategic and commercial objectives.
  • Build relationships with leaders and members outside of the team. Learn to navigate the Angel organization in a way that enables rapid resolution of blockers and development of production initiatives.
  • Must attend and contribute to regularly scheduled staff meetings.
  • Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in the English language required. Additional language proficiency is a plus.

Competencies

  • Proven experience managing multiple projects under pressure, with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Financially savvy with the ability to analyze financial statements and defend strategic business decisions.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, able to balance brand and filmmaker interests.
  • Resourceful problem-solver, able to adapt to changing conditions and manage ambiguity.
  • Ability to influence, challenge, and gain commitment from stakeholders, while maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Must participate in setting and achieving regularly scheduled and outlined objectives.
  • Ability to take individual ownership, execute with high energy, share context, insist on candor with positive intent.
Commensurate with experience and scope of responsibilities.
Closing from Default - All locations
Perks at Angel:

  • Competitive compensation
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
  • Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance and Basic Life Insurance paid for employee, with option of additional AD&D insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) investment opportunity with employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Identity Theft Insurance
  • Pet Insurance

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Angel is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Angel Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

EEO Statement
At Angel Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.