Spe

Director, Screenings - Motion Picture Group

Culver City, California · Director

Sponsorship not specified$134k-$174kDetected 5 days ago

Project ManagementLogisticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills

About the role

The position will require frequent travel, both domestically and internationally (although more domestically), in addition to a considerable amount of hands-on work outside of standard office hours - both early mornings and late evening, as well as weekends.
Research Insights: Translate qualitative audience feedback into clear executive readouts that help filmmakers and studio leadership evaluate creative opportunities, campaign positioning, and audience response.

Lead the studio's audience screening calendar across multiple film productions.
Partner with external research agencies to recruit representative audiences and execute screenings.
Serve as the primary operational lead during screenings, resolving issues quickly while maintaining a seamless experience.
Manage relationships with research vendors and ensure consistent operational standards across screenings.

7+ years of experience in audience research, consumer insights, entertainment research, or related field.
Experience working with external research agencies, vendors, and multiple internal stakeholders.
Ability to synthesize qualitative audience feedback into balanced, actionable insights.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile creative environment.
The Director will ensure screenings are operationally seamless, analytically sound, and executed with the professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion required to support high-profile motion picture releases.
Strong project management experience coordinating complex cross-functional initiatives.
Excellent communication, presentation, and executive-facing skills.
Exceptional organizational skills, judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.

Experience supporting theatrical test screenings or film development.
Experience working directly with filmmakers, producers, and senior studio executives.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
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