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Booker (Theatrical)
Warner Bros DiscoveryMadrid C/ Martinez Villergas 52
Apply Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
The Booker is responsible for maximising the commercial performance of theatrical releases by building strong exhibitor relationships, negotiating cinema bookings, and ensuring the successful execution of release strategies across an assigned territory. This role plays a key part in driving box office results, strengthening long-term cinema partnerships, and ensuring each release is positioned for success from launch through to holdover. If you are motivated by combining commercial thinking with relationship management and enjoy influencing outcomes in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Negotiate and secure cinema bookings for theatrical releases across contract and flat-fee models.
- Develop and execute release plans, aligned with commercial strategy and print availability.
- Extend film runs by monitoring performance and negotiating continued screening.
- Manage contracts and licensing (theatrical, flat fee, and non-theatrical exhibition).
- Oversee booking operations, including KDM requests and VPF validation.
- Maintain strong exhibitor relationships, providing support, resolving issues, and managing conflicts.
- Monitor performance and competitor activity to inform booking strategy and optimise commercial outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Negotiation experience (commercial agreements with external partners).
- Experience in film distribution, cinema exhibition, or similar media booking environment.
- Strong stakeholder management (high-volume external client base).
- Operational accuracy (contracting, licensing, and financial validation processes e.g. VPFs).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across geographic territories.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
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