College or university degree in a related field or equivalent experience
2-3 years of film industry experience focused on data analysis or finances
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Willingness to work flexible hours and meet tight deadlines
High professionalism with initiative and independent work capability
Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
Responsibilities
Execute film programming for a designated region
Maintain relationships with distribution partners
Monitor ticket pre-sales and update partners
Support monthly film settlement accrual processes
Investigate data discrepancies with technical teams
Create performance reports for strategic insights
Develop and execute advance ticketing plans
Benefits
Hybrid work model (3 days in the office)
Opportunity to work in a dynamic film industry environment
Engagement with distribution partners and theaters
Involvement in data-driven decision-making processes
Professional development opportunities through diverse responsibilities
Full Job Description
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
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
About Cineplex Entertainment
Cineplex Inc. is a Canadian movie theatre and family entertainment centre chain headquartered in Toronto.
The company was formed in 2003 via the acquisition of Loews Cineplex's Canadian operations by Onex Corporation and Oaktree Capital Management, and its subsequent merger with Onex's Galaxy Entertainment—a chain of cinemas that was established in 1999 by former Cineplex Odeon executives, and operated primarily in smaller markets. The company subsequently acquired Famous Players from National Amusements in 2005, went public in 2011, and acquired Empire Theatres' operations in Atlantic Canada and parts of Ontario in 2013. In December 2019, Cineplex agreed to be acquired by British exhibitor Cineworld Group for $2.8 billion, pending regulatory and shareholder approval, but Cineworld abandoned the sale in June 2020 due to unspecified breaches of the sale terms.
The company operates cinemas across Canada, primarily under the brand Cineplex Cinemas. Some flagship locations operate as Scotiabank Theatre, while some locations use brands carried over from its corporate predecessors. The company also owns family entertainment centres under the brands The Rec Room and Playdium.
