Film Buyer

What you will do:

Reporting to the Director, Film Buying, the Film Buyer executes the film booking plan for a specific region. You will also assist in a variety of data analysis projects, ranging from monthly financial reporting and accrual processes to strategic business insight gathering.

This is a hybrid position (3 days in the office). Office location is 1303 Yonge Street, Toronto. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Booking:

• Film programming for a specific region of the country
• Maintain good relationships with distribution partners

Film Analytics:

• Monitor ticket pre-sales and provide updates to distribution partners.
• Support film settlement accrual processes on a monthly basis
• Investigate data discrepancies between internal and external data sources alongside technical teams
• Create reports to assess film performance to gather strategic insights for the business

Administrative:

• Develop advance ticketing plan and execution for specific films
• Coordination/communication between distribution partners and theatres
• Enter all weekly film bookings into cinema management system

Qualifications

• College or university degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 2-3 years of film industry experience with an emphasis on data analysis and/or finances
• Efficiency and excellent oral and written communication skills  
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving with strong decision-making capability
• Willing to work flexible or overtime hours and be on call to meet challenging and changing deadlines
• Possess a high level of professionalism and can take initiative, meet deadlines, work independently and manage upward
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organization skills with the ability to balance short term needs and longer-term priorities

• Strong interpersonal and time management skills, the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Inclusion & Diversity

Cineplex, its subsidiaries, and affiliates are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all intersectional walks of life. The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce, we enforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable. 

Accessibility

We are committed to improving access and opportunities for all individuals, including those with disabilities by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent, inhibit, or restrict their access to employment opportunities. If you require accommodation at any stage of our hiring process (application, interviews, assessments, and placement), please contact us at 416-323-6600 or via email at [email protected].

Use of AI

We use AI-assisted tools to help us review applications and support parts of the recruitment process. However, every application is reviewed by our HR team, and all hiring decisions are made by our people, not by AI.

This position is a current vacancy and is being actively recruited to fill an existing role within the organization.

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Wage ($):

$72,000 - 90,000CAD