Job Description

About Vertical

Vertical Entertainment is a leading independent film distributor with a high-volume annual slate across theatrical, digital, and streaming platforms. We partner with filmmakers, financiers, exhibitors, and global platforms to bring commercially compelling films to market.

About the Role

We are hiring a Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic and operating partner to executive leadership and managers.

This is not an administrative support role. This is a high impact position for a senior operator who understands film distribution economics and can drive alignment and execution across acquisitions, marketing, distribution, finance, and delivery.

You will sit at the center of the company’s operating rhythm ensuring priorities are clear, decisions move quickly, and releases execute without friction.

Primary Responsibilities

Operating Cadence

• Participate in and shape agenda for executive leadership meetings (agenda, pre-reads, decision tracking)
• Drive quarterly planning and priority setting
• Improve clarity and accountability across departments

Cross-Functional Initiative Leadership

• Lead high-impact initiatives such as release process optimization, slate planning improvements, vendor/partner optimization, and platform strategy
• Make and follow through on material campaign decisions
• Run post-mortems on releases and institutionalize learnings

Slate & Performance Visibility

• Help leadership prioritize resources across a high-volume annual slate
• Manage the release calendar and timeline, find gaps in the schedule, and strategize accordingly

Partner & Deal Support

• Liaise with agencies, film makers and staff to improve deal flow and workflow processes
• Coordinate internal diligence and execution readiness for acquisitions and distribution deals

Who You Are

• 8–10 years direct experience in film acquisition or sales, strategy, operations, BizOps, consulting, or film distribution leadership roles
• Strong financial fluency (P&L literacy, forecasting, ROI analysis)
• Exceptional written communicator who can translate complexity into clear decisions
• Proven ability to drive outcomes without direct authority
• Assertive and diplomatic
• Comfortable operating in high-volume, deadline-driven release environments

What Success Looks Like

• Leadership meetings drive decisions
• Forecasting and performance visibility improve meaningfully
• Release planning becomes predictable and disciplined
• Cross-functional initiatives land and stick
• Fewer last-minute scrambles during release cycles

This role offers meaningful exposure to company strategy and a potential pathway into broader operational leadership as Vertical continues to scale.

If you’re an experienced operator who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution in film distribution, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Vertical?

• Be part of a dynamic, highly collaborative team shaping the future of independent film distribution
• Join a creative environment with room for growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Hybrid work environment: onsite Monday–Thursday, remote work Fridays

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertical Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary Range: $165,000 - $200,000 + bonus

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