A24 is looking for a Film Sales Executive to join the International team. As a key member of the sales team, you will focus on first run film sales, should have a demonstrated interest and ability in selling across a diverse film slate, and have strong established relationships with international distributors.
We are open to candidates based in NYC, Los Angeles, or London. This role requires frequent global travel.
Initial responsibilities
- Run comprehensive international sales valuations and devise strategies across film titles and territories
- Build and maintain strong relationships with international buyers and distributors
- Negotiate and close deals for film rights
- Work with Legal to negotiate and finalize contracts per deal
- Conduct thorough market research to stay informed about industry and audience trends and opportunities
- Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and pitches
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Film and TV marketplace and content
- Coordinate with internal teams ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and A24 best practices
- Represent A24 at all major film markets and be open to travel to international territories year-round
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in first-run film sales
- Proven experience in film valuation and distribution negotiation
- A passion for films sales and partnership development
- Curious, nimble and a team player
- Solution-orientated and entrepreneurial thinker
- Seeks out new opportunities for growth
- Humble, diligent and resourceful
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently (5 times per year minimum), domestically and internationally
We are looking for diverse perspectives. A24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all kinds of candidates.
Our target salary range for this position is between $110k and $140k. We do not use formal job titles internally and similarly named positions may have different compensation levels. Actual starting salary within the range will depend on various considerations, including: work experience, skills, specializations, and training. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, including both cash and equity components, competitive healthcare, as well as other employee benefits.
A24 is an award-winning global entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, documentaries, music, publishing and consumer products. Founded in New York in 2012, A24 has built a premium library of over 150 films and 50 TV series, and garnered critical acclaim and commercial success receiving over 16 Oscars, 14 Golden Globes and 18 Emmys. With award-winning films such as Moonlight, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Uncut Gems, as well as television series like Euphoria, Beef, and Ramy, A24 has built a passionate fanbase and launched complementary businesses like 2AM, Half Magic, and the Cherry Lane theater. Upcoming projects from the studio include The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt, We Live in Time starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, Heretic starring Hugh Grant, Babygirl starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, Eddington starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, The Sympathizer at HBO starring Robert Downey Jr. from director Park Chan-Wook, Sunny at AppleTV+ starring Rashida Jones, Overcompensating at Amazon starring Benito Skinner, Charli XCX and more.
All valid links to open A24 job opportunities can be found at https://a24films.com/jobs or the Company's official Linkedin page and official recruiting communications will come only through emails from the domain @a24films.com.