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MARCUS CINEMAS OF WISCONSIN LLC Film Buyer in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description Marcus Theatres Position Description - Film Buyer Broad Description of Duties: The Film Buyer will be responsible for obtaining feature film product for all assigned theatres and to intelligently program that product to deliver maximum box office performance in all assigned theatres. The film buyer will also have the ability to research and judge the relative worth of all available feature film product, and the ability to research and learn the marketplace specifics (competitive landscape, demographics, and historic performance) for all assigned theatres. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Film and will interface directly with associates in theatre operations departments. Essential Functions/Job Duties: * Review film product and research projected box office and prior comparable titles to book the appropriate number of screens for new openers in order to maximize revenue. Advance plan bookings to allow for anticipated needs; * Negotiate to obtain desired titles, print counts, and scheduling to maximize revenue results for all assigned theatres; * Negotiate holdovers and scheduling with distributors each Monday and communicate bookings to locations each Monday; * Communicate company policy and procedures to theatre management; * Maintain positive relationships with theatre managers and their teams; * Tour and evaluate company-owned and competitive theatres for market analysis; * Keep informed of industry market results, new technology, attendance trends and economic conditions; * Create and maintain productive relationships with film suppliers and their teams; * Program all film titles and alternate content into Radiant eBooking software; * Enter and publish preliminary bookings for upcoming week; * Enter advance placement bookings in Radiant to authorize advance ticket sales; * Negotiate studio authorized V.P.F. counts, fill out V.P.F. report weekly, and verify to correct any discrepancies; * Represent Film Department and provide business growth tactics and annual industry data to strategic planning meetings (rotating assignment) *The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. Job Requirements: *Occasional out-of-state travel to industry functions and meetings may be required; *Travel to Marcus theatre locations and to company functions and meetings is required; *The Film Buyer is expected to maintain contact with company executives and other field personnel outside of office hours in order to quickly react to any market changes as they occur; *A minimum of five (5) years industry experience is required; *A minimum of two (2) years\' experience in theatre management or in studio distribution is preferred Physical Requirements: While performing the... For full info follow application link. EOE M/F/D/V/SO ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/2F6A3184325C411D