Manager, Alternative Content & World Cinema

Regal Theatres • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

We’re seeking a Manager, Alternative Content & World Cinema to own two growth engines for Regal, alternative content execution and world cinema strategy. This role blends operational precision with market-driven programming leadership. You will ensure alternative content events are flawlessly scheduled, communicated, and executed across the circuit, while building a repeatable world cinema playbook that increases Regal’s share of international and culturally relevant programming by market. You will be the day-to-day operational hub for alternative content partners and internal initiatives, and a primary film programming point of contact for foreign-language distributors and studio-led international releases.

Requirements

• Experience in film programming, theatrical distribution, live events, or entertainment operations, with demonstrated ability to drive measurable box office results.
• Strong operational instincts and attention to detail, comfortable managing complex logistics across many locations, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Analytical and commercially minded, able to use performance data, comps, and market insights to make confident programming recommendations.
• Skilled relationship builder with studios, distributors, and internal partners, able to align priorities and deliver clear outcomes.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Vista or similar theatre systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Alternative Content Intake & Scheduling: Manage incoming alternative content requests, approvals, and scheduling, ensuring balanced programming that complements first-run titles and protects key dates.
• Event Logistics & Readiness: Own end-to-end event setup including paperwork, date approvals, participating location lists, ticket builds, POS configuration, and pre-show asset coordination.
• Cross-Functional Execution: Partner with Theatre Operations, Marketing, Food Service, and IT to deliver consistent execution standards and eliminate theatre-level surprises.
• Performance Tracking & Postmortems: Track attendance and box office for each event, produce clear recaps, and translate learnings into repeatable playbooks and improved forecasting.
• Partner Management & Compliance: Support rights, contract, and partnership obligations, and maintain clean, timely communication with distributors and internal stakeholders.
• World Cinema Strategy & Growth: Build and execute a scalable approach to increase Regal’s market share of international and foreign-language films across priority regions and audience segments.
• Market & Community Targeting: Identify underserved communities within Regal trade areas, assess demand signals, and translate insights into repeatable programming plans by market.
• Studio & Distributor Partnerships: Serve as a primary point of contact for domestic studios and international distributors, securing allocations and positioning Regal as the exhibitor of choice.
• Booking & Lifecycle Optimization: Recommend and manage screen allocations, showtime strategy, holds, and lifecycle adjustments based on performance, comps, and local demand indicators.
• Localized Programming Development: Source and propose culturally targeted content opportunities including event-style screenings, themed series, and community-forward programming.
• Reporting & Insights: Deliver clear performance reporting to leadership, including what is working, where demand is shifting, and where adjustments will improve results.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure world cinema and event execution is clean and consistent, including scheduling readiness, format requirements, and theatre-level communication.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Free movie passes and discounted concessions at any Regal location
• Paid vacation time and sick leave to support a healthy work-life balance
• Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan with company match after age 21
• Summer half-day Fridays during the summer season
• Medical and prescription coverage, with company contributions toward the cost
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance at no cost to employees
• Dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance options available for employees and their dependents
• Additional coverage options including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed