Coordinator, Acquisitions – Sony Pictures Classics

Job Position(s): Coordinator, Acquisitions - Sony Pictures Classics

Sony Pictures Entertainment is hiring a Coordinator, Acquisitions to join Sony Pictures Classics in New York, New York. This role sits at the center of the SPC acquisitions pipeline, tracking submitted projects from script stage through finished film and supporting the EVP of Acquisitions, Production and Business Affairs across every stage of the evaluation process. It suits a film professional who is equally comfortable managing executive schedules and writing script coverage, and who knows the difference between a work-in-progress and a finished cut.

About the Role

The Coordinator, Acquisitions works within the SPC Acquisitions and Production department, one of the most respected acquisition operations in specialty film distribution. On any given day, this person is logging incoming submissions into Airtable, arranging DCP screenings, coordinating travel to international film festivals and markets, and helping the team stay current on competitor theatrical releases and VOD activity. The volume is real: dozens to hundreds of projects at various stages move through this department each year.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the EVP’s calendar and maintain a department-wide weekly schedule covering meetings, screenings, and festival attendance across domestic and international markets.
• Take delivery of all project submissions including scripts, works-in-progress, and finished films, log them in the company’s Airtable database, and track each project through consideration or pass.
• Read scripts and watch cuts, then deliver written and verbal coverage to the acquisitions team to support the material evaluation process.
• Coordinate DCP screenings in-office and locally for the SPC acquisitions team, handling all scheduling logistics with internal and external parties.
• Work alongside the Acquisitions and Production Research Analyst to monitor competitor theatrical releases and maintain an updated tracker of VOD and day-and-date distribution activity.
• Interface with SPC Marketing, Sales, and Operations on scheduling and interdepartmental logistics, and process expense reports for the EVP covering travel and local business activity.

What You Bring

• Genuine knowledge of American and international film, including an understanding of the specialty film distribution landscape and how acquisition decisions get made.
• Experience reading and covering scripts or projects in a development, acquisitions, or production context.
• Proficiency across both PC and Mac platforms, with working knowledge of Airtable, Google Docs, and social media tools relevant to tracking film releases.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to articulate a clear opinion about a project while remaining open to the team’s perspective.
• Proficiency in a language beyond English is a plus, given the international scope of SPC’s acquisitions work.

Why This Role

Sony Pictures Classics has operated as one of the defining voices in specialty film distribution for decades, with a track record in acquiring and releasing films that shape awards seasons and international art house cinema. The Coordinator, Acquisitions position offers direct access to senior decision-makers and real exposure to how acquisition deals are evaluated and structured. The anticipated base salary for this position is $27.17 per hour to $31.24 per hour, and the role may also qualify for incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Apply now for the Coordinator, Acquisitions role at Sony Pictures Classics and bring your knowledge of international film acquisition to one of the most respected specialty distributors in the business.