Sumerian
Position Overview
The SVP / head of film marketing and publicity for Sumerian Pictures will create and lead campaigns for Sumerian Pictures’ slate of theatrically released films.
Sumerian Entertainment is an artists-led independent creative studio celebrating 19 years of making music as Sumerian Records, more recently expanding into film, published media, and graphic novels under the banners of Sumerian Pictures and Sumerian Comics. Founded by Ash Avildsen, Sumerian Records has earned Grammy nominations and top charting hits. Musicians on the Sumerian label include Bad Omens, Poppy, Palaye Royale, Des Rocs, Bones UK, and The Smashing Pumpkins. Sumerian Pictures will theatrically release the upcoming romantic comedy
MILE END KICKS , directed by Chandler Levack and starring Barbie Ferreira. Recent theatrical releases include
QUEEN OF THE RING ,
DIVINITY , and
TURNSTILE: NEVER ENOUGH .
Responsibilities
Lead all overall marketing activities for Sumerian Pictures
Create and implement strategies for campaigns to maximize audience
Develop and manage publicity plans and outside agencies
Budget Management: develop and manage marketing budgets for film releases
With content team, determine and implement film festival strategy
Manage digital and social campaigns for film releases
Manage in-theater, grass roots, media planning and partner marketing
Collaborate with music + publishing teams on cross-department multi‑media campaigns
Develop marketing media across digital, social media, and event advertising
Oversee creation of marketing assets such as trailers, ads, press kits, + social media posts
Maintain relationships with journalists, critics, influencers, and distribution partners to generate media coverage and promotional opportunities
Analyze campaign performance, using data to adjust for optimization
Collaborate with content team to evaluate projects for marketing potential
Requirements
10 years+ film marketing experience
Strong understanding of audience demographics and current media trends
Excellent management skills working with creative, public relations, and distribution partners
Strong understanding of marketing principles, digital marketing, and campaign analysis
Fluent in film distribution workflows
Additional Details
Reports to the President - Content Strategy
Employer benefits include health and dental coverage
Based in Nashville or Los Angeles
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Marketing and Sales
Industry: Media Production
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Sumerian Entertainment is an artists-led independent creative studio celebrating 19 years of making music as Sumerian Records, more recently expanding into film, published media, and graphic novels under the banners of Sumerian Pictures and Sumerian Comics. Founded by Ash Avildsen, Sumerian Records has earned Grammy nominations and top charting hits. Musicians on the Sumerian label include Bad Omens, Poppy, Palaye Royale, Des Rocs, Bones UK, and The Smashing Pumpkins. Sumerian Pictures will theatrically release the upcoming romantic comedy
MILE END KICKS , directed by Chandler Levack and starring Barbie Ferreira. Recent theatrical releases include
QUEEN OF THE RING ,
DIVINITY , and
TURNSTILE: NEVER ENOUGH .
Responsibilities
Lead all overall marketing activities for Sumerian Pictures
Create and implement strategies for campaigns to maximize audience
Develop and manage publicity plans and outside agencies
Budget Management: develop and manage marketing budgets for film releases
With content team, determine and implement film festival strategy
Manage digital and social campaigns for film releases
Manage in-theater, grass roots, media planning and partner marketing
Collaborate with music + publishing teams on cross-department multi‑media campaigns
Develop marketing media across digital, social media, and event advertising
Oversee creation of marketing assets such as trailers, ads, press kits, + social media posts
Maintain relationships with journalists, critics, influencers, and distribution partners to generate media coverage and promotional opportunities
Analyze campaign performance, using data to adjust for optimization
Collaborate with content team to evaluate projects for marketing potential
Requirements
10 years+ film marketing experience
Strong understanding of audience demographics and current media trends
Excellent management skills working with creative, public relations, and distribution partners
Strong understanding of marketing principles, digital marketing, and campaign analysis
Fluent in film distribution workflows
Additional Details
Reports to the President - Content Strategy
Employer benefits include health and dental coverage
Based in Nashville or Los Angeles
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Marketing and Sales
Industry: Media Production
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