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 Executive Vice President of Content Strategy 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 Vista booking software;

* Enter and publish preliminary bookings for the upcoming week;

* Enter advance placement bookings in Vista to authorize advance ticket sales;

* Represent Film Department and provide business growth tactics and annual industry data to strategic planning meetings (rotating assignment);

* Any and all other duties assigned by the Executive Vice President of Content Strategy.

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 of industry experience is required;

* A minimum of two (2) years of experience in theatre management or in studio distribution is preferred

Education:

A BA/BS degree is preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, and/or walk occasionally. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.