Film Programming Assistant Manager (FLIX Cinema)

Job Description

• Planning, scheduling, and optimizing film programming across cinema locations.

• Coordinate with film distributors and internal stakeholders regarding film bookings, release schedules, and programming updates.

• Prepare and maintain weekly screening schedules, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.

• Analyze box office performance, audience trends, and market data to recommend programming strategies that maximize revenue and occupancy.

• Monitor film performance and provide regular reports, insights, and recommendations to management.

• Ensure all programming data is accurately maintained within the cinema management system.

• Coordinate operational requirements related to film programming, including showtime changes, special screenings, previews, and promotional events.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Commercial teams to support campaigns, promotions, and strategic initiatives.

• Assist in forecasting film performance and preparing programming proposals for upcoming releases.

• Stay updated on industry trends, competitive activities, and upcoming film releases to support effective programming decisions.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, distributor agreements, and programming standards.

Requirements

• Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, Film Studies, or a related field.

• 1-3 years of experience in film programming, cinema operations, distribution, media, entertainment, or a related industry at the same level.

• Strong understanding of cinema film programming principles, scheduling, and screen allocation strategies.

• Proficient in analyzing ticket sales data, occupancy rates, audience trends, and box office performance to support business decisions.

• Knowledge of audience demand forecasting and screen allocation planning to maximize revenue and cinema utilization.

• Understanding of film distribution agreements, commercial terms, and revenue-sharing models.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret business performance, market trends, and programming data.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with film distributors and internal stakeholders.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Marketing, Commercial, and Finance.