Exhibitor Relations Director

• Serve as MUBI's primary point of contact for exhibition partners across national circuits, regional chains, independent theaters, and arthouse cinemas.


• Secure theatrical sales and maintain strong theatrical support for MUBI releases through ongoing exhibitor relationships, strategic negotiations, and collaborative release planning.


• Work with exhibitors to maximize screen placement, playdates, holdovers, expansion opportunities, and audience engagement initiatives.


• Represent MUBI at industry events, exhibitor conferences, screenings, trade shows, and CinemaCon.


• Lead exhibitor-facing marketing initiatives, including trailer placement, lobby materials, digital campaigns, promotional partnerships, and premium format opportunities.


• Develop and manage exhibitor-specific marketing programs and budgets across theatrical releases.


• Collaborate with internal teams to align theatrical campaigns with broader distribution, marketing, publicity, and audience development strategies.


• Manage relationships with premium exhibition partners, including IMAX, Dolby, Barco, D-BOX, and other emerging technologies.


• Oversee premieres, advance screenings, filmmaker appearances, Q&A, promotional screenings, research screenings, and special theatrical events.


• Coordinate event execution with exhibitors, filmmakers, talent representatives, vendors, and internal stakeholders.


• Manage the delivery and placement of theatrical marketing materials, including trailers, key art, one-sheets, signage, and promotional assets.


• Ensure seamless execution of in-theater campaigns and audience-facing initiatives across MUBI's release slate.


• Build campaign presentations, release calendars, exhibitor communications, and strategic planning materials.


• Monitor box office performance, market trends, competitive releases, and exhibitor feedback to inform theatrical strategy.


• Provide regular reporting and recommendations to senior leadership on exhibitor engagement and campaign effectiveness.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in exhibitor relations, theatrical distribution, studio relations, or a related field.


• Strong relationships within the North American theatrical exhibition community preferred.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.


• Demonstrated ability to manage high-profile partnerships and cross-functional initiatives.


• Strong strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and commercial awareness.


• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven entertainment environment.


• Passion for theatrical exhibition, independent cinema, and audience development.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing exhibitor relationships and theatrical distribution strategies, with a strong focus on marketing initiatives and audience engagement within the independent cinema sector. Proven ability to analyze market trends and deliver effective campaign presentations to drive box office performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Exhibitor Relations


• Theatrical Distribution


• Strategic Negotiation


• Marketing Program Management


• Audience Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Theatrical Sales


• Campaign Planning


• Market Analysis


• Budget Management


• Event Coordination

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication


• Negotiation Skills


• Organizational Skills


• Strategic Thinking


• Attention to Detail

Industry Keywords

• Independent Cinema


• Exhibitor Conferences


• Trade Shows


• Audience Engagement Initiatives


• Promotional Partnerships

Tools & Technologies

• IMAX


• Dolby


• Barco


• D-BOX