How do you successfully launch a film to 600+ theaters and only 6 weeks to do it, EASY hire a bunch of new staff........cause we can't do it.
Hannover House & Medallion Releasing
N.W. Arkansas-based, rapidly growing distributor of independent feature films to theatres and video platforms is seeking to immediately add the following five positions in marketing and distribution:
MEDIA BUYER – Strategic planning and placement of national and spot-market broadcast and print campaigns for theatrical film releases. Initial project will be a 7-figure spend on national media buys for the October 16 release of "DANCIN' IT'S ON" - which will include network spots on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars", as well as national cable on programs appealing to a youth and dance-oriented audience (e.g., "High School Musical" / "Step Up" demographic), and internet advertising.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER – Development and implementation of social media campaigns (including paid ads on platforms), for theatrical film releases; must have experience in social media promotions, especially Facebook and Twitter - as well as emerging platforms.
DIRECTOR OF PROMOTIONS – Organization of field promotional activities in the larger markets, in support of key theatrical releases. Development of theatrical promotions and seed-marketing campaigns, such as "companion ticket" campaigns for dance schools to bring-a-friend to the opening weekend of "Dancin' It's On" - and coordination with theatrical team to create in-theatre events and visibility for key releases.
FILM BOOKER – Assist with the scheduling of theatrical playdates in each major market, and the follow-up support activities for each location. Job requires both high end organizational skills as well as salesmanship abilities, to seek the best theatre locations for films and to fight to obtain (and hold) these screens.
TECHNICAL SERVICES / MASTERING - Seeking an individual with post-production experience and knowledge of film / digital mastering formats, including DCP (theatrical) drives. Position involves physical creation of film drives for theatres and for DVD and Blu-Ray releases (for authoring), and digital formats for video-on-demand streaming (for VODWIZ portal site)
Salary and benefits for each of the above five positions is negotiable and commensurate with the candidate's experience and achievement levels.
