Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
The Branch Manager position formally reports to the EVP, General Sales Manager providing theatrical sales and booking services for the Universal Pictures slate of films.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Sell and book first run Universal film titles to national, regional, and independent exhibitors
- Provide information and expertise about dedicated regional circuits to the broader distribution organization
- Analyze industry trends and interpret data to aid in the targeting theatres for each release
- Secure premium screens for Universal films
- Communicate film rental and policy to exhibitors
- Coordinate with Print Control for the trafficking of all release and pre-release screenings, ensuring proper print type delivery to exhibition
- Negotiate weekly holdovers with exhibition, following policy and delivering against established targets
- Partner closely with Accounts Receivables to collect film rental from exhibition
- Collect missing box office reports as needed
- Maintain theater data including screen counts, formats, and seat counts on an
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in the sales distribution industry or buying experience required
- Proven negotiation skills
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends with short notice
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience working in theatrical distribution
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or other related majors
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working as a team as well as independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to meet strict deadlines
- Resourceful problem solver
Additional Requirements:
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $150,000 - $190,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].
