Marketing and Distribution Manager, Film4 (12mth FTC)

ENGINEERINGUK; London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000; Full time

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Marketing and Distribution Manager, Film4 (12mth FTC)

Employer: Channel 4
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: Basic starting salary of £63,000.00 per annum, dependant on experience
Closing date: 15 Apr 2025

Job Title: Marketing and Distribution Manager, Film 4 (12 fixed term contract)
Reports to: Head of Distribution & Sales
Department: Film4
Location: London

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Film4 Productions is Channel 4 Television's feature film division. Film4 develops and co-finances films and is known for working with the most distinctive and innovative talent in UK and international filmmaking, both new and established. Since its inception in 1982, Film4's films have won a collective 43 Oscars and 97 BAFTAs.

JOB PURPOSE
Film4 is seeking an experienced marketing professional with a deep understanding of the film industry who will work across Film4's entire slate of films to maximise audience reach and brand visibility. They will be responsible for delivering Film4 campaigns and events throughout the year and should bring proven experience in B2B & B2C marketing and event management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing

• Track, report and feedback on marketing materials & upcoming release plans of Film4 productions.
• Liaise with distributors and sales agents on distribution plans of Film4 productions.
• Shape Film4's social media activity, working with departments across Channel 4 to create and schedule content.
• Work as main point of contact for multiple teams across Channel 4 on cross-departmental promotional activity.
• Identify opportunities for brand partnerships and marketing collaborations to amplify the reach of our distribution campaigns.
• Commission, brief in and sign off on-air promos, campaigns and marketing materials.
• Oversee Film4's external sponsorship relationships.
• Work closely with Film4's Corporate Communications Manager.

Festivals & Events

• Work closely with Head of Distribution & Sales on shaping festival strategy for Film4 titles.
• Build and manage effective relationships with film festival programmers.
• Track submission of Film4 titles to key festivals and keep team abreast of festival deadlines.
• Manage Film4's significant Cannes presence, including the Cannes office and events.
• Manage key UK-based events for Film4, hospitality events for stakeholders and other high-profile events around awards and festivals.
• Manage ad hoc events, e.g. awards screenings, test screenings, internal screenings.

Distribution

• Work closely with Head of Distribution & Sales on managing relationships with international sales agents and distributors.
• Support filmmakers on all distribution and marketing-related activity throughout their film's lifecycle.
• Track competitive distribution landscape, especially in the US and UK.
• Lead on the execution of Film4's shorts strategy.
• Read scripts and attend test screenings of Film4 titles to provide feedback on marketing and distribution potential.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Proven experience in a marketing or distribution role in the film industry.
• Deep understanding of the film industry and the production lifecycle.
• Sound understanding of the film festival landscape.
• Proven experience delivering marketing materials and/or campaigns to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven experience organising events, including large-scale events with VIP guests.
• Experience with digital media campaigns.
• Enthusiasm for social media trends and grassroots marketing activity.
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate with a wide range of departments.
• Keen understanding of Film4's aims and brand.
• Existing relationships with UK-based distributors, sales agents and PR/creative agencies.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Experience with on-set publicity and marketing.

Secondment Policy
This role is advertised as a secondment meaning that if successful you would move into this role for a defined time period.

Salary: Basic starting salary of £63,000.00 per annum, dependant on experience

Application questions to complete:
Please remember to complete the additional application questions by uploading a Word or PDF attachment.

Benefits:
There are a million reasons why it's great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you;

• Private medical insurance
• Free Virtual GP access for employees
• Free Female Health hormone test each year
• Free Tastecard membership
• Financial guidance 1-2-1's available each quarter
• Free OnHand volunteering membership
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Holiday Buy/Sell

Hybrid working:
From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week.

Applications Close Date: 15 Apr 2025

Equal Opportunities: Channel 4's purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK.

Disability Confident Scheme: Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has also maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pension's Disability Confident scheme.

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