THE COMPANY
Our client is a global
producer and distributor of premium content across theatrical, television,
digital, short-form and animation.
They have partnered
with leading creators worldwide and are known for their high-quality
storytelling.
THE ROLE
As the Marketing
Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering film marketing
across B2B and B2C, helping projects and the brand stand out across the global
industry.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop
marketing campaigns and materials for feature films, working in close
collaboration with distribution partners
- Help
shape campaign positioning ahead of distribution handover, ensuring
clarity of audience and sales messaging
- Oversee
the creation of trailers, posters, key art, AV and digital assets,
managing creative agencies, trailer houses and PR partners
- Own
budgets and manage negotiations across creative and promotional partners
- Lead
corporate and trade marketing activity across major film markets and
festivals including Cannes, EFM, AFM and TIFF
- Create
high-impact sales materials such as pitch decks, sizzle reels, promos and
key art to support sales and acquisitions
- Help
shape and maintain a consistent, premium brand presence across trade,
markets, website, newsletters and social channels
- Manage
planning and logistics for screenings, mail-outs and sales coordination
- Collaborate
closely with sales, acquisitions, production and finance teams to ensure
marketing activity supports business objectives
- Run
a monthly internal film club to support culture, collaboration and shared
creative inspiration.
THE PERSON
You should have solid
experience in film marketing at a distributor, sales agent, production company
or specialised agency. Experience delivering both trade and consumer-facing
film campaigns across festivals, markets, trailers, artwork, digital and social
is key.
To be successful in
this role, it is important to understand how films are positioned for both
buyers and audiences and bring strong industry relationships to support this.
Familiarity with
InDesign or Canva is a plus, alongside a passion for film and storytelling.
NEXT STEP
If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would
like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD
format.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight
only advertises active roles
- Your
details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to
respond to candidates within 14 days.
If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have
your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global.
To learn more about
Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global.