Creative Director, Theatrical

Who We Are
Angel is the home of stories that amplify light. Through its platform, thousands of “Angel” investors choose which titles will be created, funded, and distributed. Angel allows creators and audiences to form passionate communities around their creative projects, making the story behind the story as important as the final project itself. Some of the studio's key projects-- The Sound of Freedom and Dry Bar Comedy --have earned billions of views around the world. Learn more at Angel.com
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Summary/objective:

The Theatrical Creative Director is tasked with finding the most effective messaging and creative that achieves the goal of profitably selling movie tickets and to be the steward of the film’s brand throughout its theatrical release. 

Expectations 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.
• You OWN the success of your team members, including hiring, onboarding, goals, performance management, raises, terminations, etc.
• Hold team members accountable to their goals - help them grow and make the most of the resources they bring. Document their performance for reviews.
• Create opportunities for team members to take initiative and ownership.
• Give consistent and timely candid feedback with compassion - your team members need to know where they stand at all times. If you find yourself doubting a team member, address it swiftly with actionable feedback.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with  a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, social media experts, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of all creative deliverables related to a theatrical release.
• Partner with Distribution Managers to facilitate a positive ongoing relationship with the filmmaking team throughout the theatrical release.
• Utilize AI daily to optimize workflow, conduct research, analyze results, and other applications as needed.
• Prepare thorough creative briefs for both internal and external alignment.
• Prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short- and long-term needs.
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions with a creative team, maintaining strategic and creative thinking to develop innovative and actionable creative initiatives in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Review and approve art and copy developed by the team in a timely manner, ensuring deliverables that effectively address marketing goals and challenges.
• Collaborate with talent and filmmakers as needed on scripts and creative concepts. Execute within contractual and time constraints.
• Design and conduct creative A/B testing that results in measurable performance improvements.
• Analyze brand tracking, market trends, consumer need, and the competitive landscape.
• Meet budget standards by forecasting and managing expenses.
• Must attend and contribute to regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in the English language required.  Additional language proficiency is a plus. 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Competencies:

• Understand principles of A/B testing.
• Understand shooting in every format (social media and YouTube).
• Have substantial marketing experience.
• Understand how to measure success.
• Capable of managing workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• An exceptional listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Detail-oriented perspective and able to pick up on overlooked details.
• Organization and time management.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of inform