Distribution Manager

Job Description

Job Description

 

Summary/Objective:

An experienced Distribution Manager plays a key role in activating the Guild as a core part of Angel’s business model. This includes managing strong relationships with filmmakers while aligning their projects with Guild engagement strategies, coordinating across internal teams, and guiding content through its full lifecycle to maximize audience reach and success. The role requires balancing the priorities of the Angel brand, the Guild community, and filmmakers—ensuring business objectives are achieved while championing creative vision. The Distribution Manager drives profit-generating initiatives by leveraging financial insight, Guild-backed distribution strategies, and mid-level expertise in account management and marketing.

Expectations of Leaders at Angel Studios:

• Amplify light in every action.
• As the owner of your outcomes, you are empowered to break down silos and coordinate with any and all people you need in order to reach your goals. 
• You are ultimately responsible for achieving the outcomes while also using resources wisely - whether that be money, people, or time.
• Know your customer - it might be our viewers, investors, creators, or internal Angel Teams. Ensure you understand your customer and are providing what THEY need and not just what you want to build. 

Specialization

• Focus on the full episodic lifecycle, managing all aspects from initial Guild releases through subsequent and continuing seasons.
• Ensure cohesive coordination across production, marketing, and distribution teams to support consistent audience engagement and growth throughout each season’s evolution.

Essential functions

• Build and keep high-touch, in-person partnerships with filmmakers and production teams, including set visits and travel. Serve as the primary point of contact, guiding them in building and activating their Guild audience while ensuring alignment with Angel's brand and long-term success.
• Set and hold release timelines across 20+ titles, and follow through on every commitment to filmmakers.
• Speak to campaign creative and hold your own with Creative Directors, PR, marketing, social and brand development. Step in with creative insights and context when needed.
• Coordinate across the Guild, PR, brand development, paid ads and media ops to move each title through release.
• Own the success of Guild-driven distribution and testing strategies, balancing creative vision with community engagement and profitability.
• Keep filmmakers informed with clear, regular updates on performance and quarterly reports.
• Track, interpret, and communicate Guild engagement and project performance metrics across campaigns, keeping all stakeholders informed.
• Build and manage relationships with influencers and Guild-aligned voices to amplify reach, strengthen community trust, and maintain brand consistency.
• Manage budgets by forecasting, reporting, and optimizing spend, prioritizing initiatives that drive Guild participation and revenue growth.
• Oversee projects from launch through completion, ensuring timelines are met while adapting to Guild feedback and campaign performance.
• Develop actionable insights by synthesizing Guild data, audience behavior, and market trends to inform strategy and marketing efforts.
• Navigate internal teams to remove blockers and execute initiatives that enhance Guild engagement and content success.
• Ensure creative outputs (including color and design) align with Guild expectations, brand standards, and audience resonance.
• Define and manage operational planning processes to ensure all marketing efforts support Guild growth and broader strategic objectives.
• Build strong relationships across Angel, collaborating effectively to accelerate Guild-driven initiatives and resolve challenges quickly.
• Actively participate in team meetings, contributing insights that support Guild success and cross-functional alignment.
• Maintain strong English communication skills (spoken and written); additional language proficiency is a plus.

Competencies

• Proven experience managing multiple projects under pressure, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Financially savvy with the ability to analyze financial statements and defend strategic business decisions.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, able to balance brand and filmmaker interests.
• Resourceful problem-solver, able to adapt to changing conditions and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and gain commitment from stakeholders, while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Must participate in setting and achieving regularly scheduled and outlined objectives. 
• Ability to take individual ownership, execute with high energy, share context, insist on candor with positive intent.
• Emotional intelligence and care for relationships.
• Creative judgment.
• Proven ability to build and manage complex, scalable, processes

Work environment - When in the main office, expect a comfortable, air-conditioned work environment. Team members are issued their own desks, but the office is an open, shared space and can be fast-paced and occasionally noisy.

Physical demands - May need to sit or stand for significant periods of time and/or walk significant distances while traveling or attending events. May require the ability to carry equipment or gear weighing up to 15-20 lbs. Regular use of phone and email for communication is essential. 

Position type and expected hours of work - Regular full-time, 40 hours per week.

Travel required - May require domestic and international travel, including overnight stays. Must hold a current passport.

Required education and experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in leadership, strategy, and brand direction
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand the English language.

Preferred education and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, business, or a related field 
• 5+ years of professional experience in leadership, business and brand-specific strategy, and strategic relationships. 
• Familiarity with Angel, the Angel Guild, and our body of work (films, series, and other projects). 
• Production or post-production experience
• Experience building a process where there wasn't one

Work authorization - Must be authorized to work in the United States. 

EEO Statement

At Angel Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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