VenueManager

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