Job description

ABOUT FILMHUB 🎬 Filmhub is a global, all rights, film & TV distributor. Leveraging decades of industry expertise and a legacy of billions of dollars in global box office, we distribute unlimited opportunity to the storytellers, creatives, and makers who drive our industry. Filmhub was founded by world-renowned composer and producer Klaus Badelt (Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator) and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Alan d’Escragnolle (Square, Intuit) and funded by the top investors in tech and entertainment, including a16z, and 8VC 8vc.com. Pairing a global network of strategic relationships with cutting-edge technology, we represent the industry’s leaders, from producers of global blockbusters to Oscar legends, festival darlings, cinema auteurs, and indie heroes. WHAT'S THE OPPORTUNITY? 🤔 Filmhub is transforming how films reach audiences around the world. We’re distributor powered by top tech built for today’s rights holders: filmmakers, distributors, and catalog owners who deserve more access, transparency, and control. We reject “that’s the way it is” thinking and build systems that put creatives & rights holders first. We’re scaling fast—thoughtfully and with purpose. We’re hiring a Head of Marketing to lead how the world sees and experiences Filmhub. You’ll define our brand, sharpen our positioning, create amazing content, and lead marketing efforts that drive awareness, acquisition, and trust with rights holders around the world. This is a VP-level leadership role for someone who’s both strategic and hands-on—a clear communicator, sharp storyteller, and operator who can build a brand and a team from the ground up. This role is in-person in NYC or LA. Unfortunately, we cannot consider candidates who are not physically located in either of these two areas. WHAT BIG QUESTIONS WILL I ANSWER? 💡 - How do we position Filmhub as the leading global platform for all rights holders (major studios, blockbuster producers, distributors, sales agents, festival filmmakers, & digital-first creators)? - How do we take our founding story and tell it in a way that attracts and activates the best rights holders in the world? - How do we build and scale integrated marketing programs that drive measurable business outcomes? - How do we connect our brand and product experience into one clear and cohesive system? - What kind of team, process, and tooling do we need to scale marketing without losing our identity? WHAT WILL I BE DOING? 🚀 - Own and define Filmhub’s brand and positioning across channels and markets - Build and lead a high-performing marketing team across brand, festivals/markets, growth, content, community, and pr - Building a storytelling content generation system that creates 10+ pieces of content monthly, establishing Filmhub as the leader in distribution through industry insights, client stories, and content trends. - Build PR & Content strategy utilizing our founding team to establish thought leadership online and at industry events. - Define marketing metrics and reporting systems that keep us aligned, efficient, and accountable - Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Operations to keep marketing connected to business impact - Be a champion of our values—clarity, transparency, ownership, and a deep respect for creatives and their work WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED? 📖 - 10+ years of experience in marketing, including brand strategy, content, pr, and performance marketing - Proven leadership in high-growth startup environments, ideally in media, marketplaces, or creator platforms - Strong storytelling ability paired with a data-driven mindset - Experience hiring and leading distributed teams across functions and time zones - Deep understanding of marketing systems, tooling, and measurement - You write well, think clearly, and get things done quickly HOW CAN I STAND OUT? 📣 - You’ve built a breakout brand that people remember and trust. - You’re a creative/storyteller/product marketer first. We can supplement you with data/metrics help. - You’re both a strategist and a builder—comfortable rolling up your sleeves - You’ve marketed to filmmakers, creators, or rights holders and understand their mindset - You’re known for your clarity, creativity, and speed of execution At Filmhub, we take a transparent, structured approach to compensation. Offers are based on market data, your experience, location, and how the role fits within our leveling framework. Compensation includes base salary, equity, and benefits, with clear opportunities for growth. We make our entire compensation philosophy, levels, and salary ranges available for anyone to view—because we believe transparency builds trust. Learn more about how we approach compensation. notion.so We believe you shouldn't have to get to the offer stage to know what a role pays. This position is expected to fall within L7 through L8 in our leveling structure, though we treat that as a guideline rather than a cutoff — candidates at higher or lower levels are welcome to apply, and we'll evaluate fit based on experience and where we are as a team. Head to our Compensation Calculator filmhub-comp.vercel.app to explore salary ranges by level and location before you apply. Filmhub, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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This is a VP-level leadership role for someone who’s both strategic and hands-on—a clear communicator, sharp storyteller, and operator who can build a brand and a team from the ground up.
This role is in-person in NYC or LA. Unfortunately, we cannot consider candidates who are not physically located in either of these two areas.
How do we position Filmhub as the leading global platform for all rights holders (major studios, blockbuster producers, distributors, sales agents, festival filmmakers, & digital-first creators)?
How do we take our founding story and tell it in a way that attracts and activates the best rights holders in the world?
How do we build and scale integrated marketing programs that drive measurable business outcomes?
How do we connect our brand and product experience into one clear and cohesive system?
What kind of team, process, and tooling do we need to scale marketing without losing our identity?
Own and define Filmhub’s brand and positioning across channels and markets
Build and lead a high-performing marketing team across brand, festivals/markets, growth, content, community, and pr
Building a storytelling content generation system that creates 10+ pieces of content monthly, establishing Filmhub as the leader in distribution through industry insights, client stories, and content trends.
Build PR & Content strategy utilizing our founding team to establish thought leadership online and at industry events.
Define marketing metrics and reporting systems that keep us aligned, efficient, and accountable
Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Operations to keep marketing connected to business impact
Be a champion of our values—clarity, transparency, ownership, and a deep respect for creatives and their work
10+ years of experience in marketing, including brand strategy, content, pr, and performance marketing
Proven leadership in high-growth startup environments, ideally in media, marketplaces, or creator platforms
Strong storytelling ability paired with a data-driven mindset
Experience hiring and leading distributed teams across functions and time zones
Deep understanding of marketing systems, tooling, and measurement
You write well, think clearly, and get things done quickly
You’ve built a breakout brand that people remember and trust.
You’re a creative/storyteller/product marketer first. We can supplement you with data/metrics help.
You’re both a strategist and a builder—comfortable rolling up your sleeves
You’ve marketed to filmmakers, creators, or rights holders and understand their mindset

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