movie-distributor/references/skills.md

Competences — movie distributor

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3530b443-d2bf-4741-b771-12c77e7c6232).

Essential

• carry out sales analysis (skill/competence)
• consult with motion picture producer (skill/competence)
• coordinate sale of video and motion picture production products (skill/competence)
• copyright legislation (knowledge)
• direct distribution operations (skill/competence)
• film production process (knowledge)
• liaise with distribution channel managers (skill/competence)
• liaise with film exhibitors (skill/competence)
• liaise with financiers (skill/competence)
• manage contracts (skill/competence)
• manage distribution channels (skill/competence)
• manage media services department (skill/competence)
• manage sales channels (skill/competence)
• perform market research (skill/competence)
• sales activities (knowledge)
• sales argumentation (knowledge)
• select optimal distribution channel (skill/competence)

Optional

• advise on public relations (skill/competence)
• apply social media marketing (skill/competence)
• brand marketing techniques (knowledge)
• channel marketing (knowledge)
• content marketing strategy (knowledge)
• determine release date (skill/competence)
• ensure regulatory compliance concerning distribution activities (skill/competence)
• manage the handling of promotional materials (skill/competence)
• perform public relations (skill/competence)
• review distribution management procedures (skill/competence)
• sales strategies (knowledge)
• watch video and motion picture production products (skill/competence)

Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 6 ads, as of 2026-07-18)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

Hard skills

• data analysis — 33 %
• project management — 33 %
• release schedule tracking — 17 %
• revenue maximization — 17 %
• sales negotiation — 17 %
• operational release planning — 17 %
• p&l management — 17 %
• problem solving — 17 %
• process design — 17 %
• project execution — 17 %
• strategic planning — 17 %
• screening outreach — 17 %
• theatrical distribution — 17 %
• workflow optimization — 17 %
• deal making — 17 %
• international distribution — 17 %
• investment fundraising — 17 %
• film distribution — 17 %
• market research — 17 %
• marketing campaigns — 17 %
• marketing presentation creation — 17 %
• negotiation — 17 %
• account management — 17 %
• box office performance tracking — 17 %
• budget planning — 17 %
• asset management — 17 %
• content licensing — 17 %
• co-production negotiation — 17 %
• copywriting — 17 %
• digital distribution — 17 %
• distribution strategy — 17 %

Methods

• business reviews — 17 %
• retail marketing — 17 %
• promotional activity — 17 %

Responsibilities

• performance tracking — 33 %
• platform release management — 17 %
• partner coordination — 17 %
• outreach engagement — 17 %
• relationship management — 17 %
• release distribution — 17 %
• revenue generation — 17 %
• schedule updates — 17 %
• monetization strategy development — 17 %
• venue research — 17 %
• social media posting — 17 %
• stakeholder communication — 17 %
• system development — 17 %
• team guidance — 17 %
• team leadership — 17 %
• catalog optimization — 17 %
• content acquisition — 17 %
• ad hoc project management — 17 %
• account communication — 17 %
• asset delivery — 17 %
• distribution support — 17 %
• asset organization — 17 %
• new release planning — 17 %
• marketing outreach — 17 %
• film festival preparation — 17 %
• global distribution planning — 17 %
• goal setting — 17 %
• licensee liaison — 17 %
• deal negotiation — 17 %