Venue Manager

WME is seeking a Venue Manager to help launch, operate, and grow our newly built screening room, opening late July. The right candidate will bring existing industry relationships and a hands-on approach to helping shape the room's programming ahead of opening and the vision to build it into a premier resource for both internal and external industry partners.

**Primary Responsibilities:**

*Sales & Booking*

* Proactively drive bookings by leveraging existing industry relationships and identifying new business opportunities with studios, production companies, agencies, and filmmakers.
* Own the screening room calendar, managing all inbound and outbound booking requests and balancing internal WME needs alongside external client requests with clear communication and seamless scheduling.
* Develop and maintain relationships with agents, assistants, producers, and support staff to grow the room's client base.
* Coordinate staffing and ancillary logistics in support of screenings and events.

*Programming*

* Work closely with the internal events team, facilities, and key stakeholders to define and continuously evolve the screening room's programming strategy; both through the launch phase and into long term operations.
* Help establish workflows, booking policies, and operational standards that set the room up for long-term success.

*Technical Operations*

* Working knowledge of DCP projection, video file formats, Blu-Ray, and streaming platforms to confidently oversee all screening presentations.
* Work closely with the A/V team to operate and troubleshoot systems including microphones, music playback, and presentation slides.
* Ensure proper maintenance of all projection and audio equipment.

*Client Services & Collaboration*

* Serve as the primary front-facing representative of the screening room, delivering a polished and professional experience for executives, talent, and external guests.
* Prioritize and manage competing requests from both internal WME teams and external partners, ensuring all clients receive a consistent, high-touch experience from the room's earliest days through its ongoing operation.
* Anticipate client needs and proactively communicate to ensure every screening runs smoothly from arrival to wrap.
* Partner closely with the events team on high-profile screenings and special events, including catering and hospitality coordination.
* Liaise with the Facilities team on room readiness, maintenance needs, and build-out logistics throughout the pre-opening phase and beyond.
* Manage and train any outside projectionists or contracted staff.

**Qualifications**

* Experience in a screening room, theater, post-production facility, or live events environment preferred.
* Existing relationships with studios, production companies, and/or talent agencies strongly preferred.
* A natural salesperson with a proactive approach to business development and client outreach.
* Working knowledge of digital cinema projection (DCP), A/V systems, and screening room operations.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple bookings and priorities simultaneously.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable working with executives, talent, and external partners.
* Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-touch environment.
* Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a high standard for hospitality and discretion.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and special events as needed.

*Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.*

*Hiring Rate Minimum:*

$112,500 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)

*Hiring Rate Maximum:*

$150,000 annually