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 Cinema Con.
• 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.

• 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.

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.

• Exhibitor Relations
• Theatrical Distribution
• Strategic Negotiation
• Marketing Program Management
• Audience Development

• Theatrical Sales
• Campaign Planning
• Market Analysis
• Budget Management
• Event Coordination

• Excellent Communication
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Attention to Detail

• Independent Cinema
• Exhibitor Conferences
• Trade Shows
• Audience Engagement Initiatives
• Promotional Partnerships

• IMAX
• Dolby
• Barco
• D-BOX