LAIKA Studios · 21 hours ago
Campaign Operations Director
Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expLAIKA is a company focused on film production and marketing, and they are seeking a Campaign Operations Director to manage the operational execution of global theatrical marketing campaigns. This role involves coordinating with various internal teams and external partners to ensure campaign strategies and objectives are met on schedule and within budget.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the operational lead for global theatrical campaigns, overseeing project plans, milestone tracking, and delivery timelines across LAIKA and its distribution partners
Manage alignment across marketing, creative, digital, publicity, distribution, media, and external partners to ensure coordinated global execution
Act as the primary operational point of contact for the domestic distributor, international sales agent, and other distribution and marketing partners on campaign timelines, deliverables, approvals, and executional readiness
Facilitate regular campaign status meetings and ensure all cross-functional deliverables are on track
Report campaign progress, risks, and mitigations to the CMO/COO and the SVP, Business Development
Oversee and hold the international sales agent accountable for the execution of all international localization efforts, including vendor and agency management and territory-specific adaptations, ensuring timely, accurate delivery in accordance with approved plans, budgets, and LAIKA’s brand standards
Partner with the creative marketing and digital teams to maintain brand and narrative integrity across all asset types
Establish clear briefs, timelines, and approval workflows to guide localization and adaptation efforts
Facilitate internal review and approval of all localized creative materials to ensure alignment with LAIKA’s brand standards and campaign strategy
Maintain centralized visibility into global asset usage and version control across partners
Partner with the CMO/COO, media agency, and finance team to manage paid media budgets, approvals, and reconciliations
Ensure financial reporting accuracy and alignment with campaign objectives
Support forecasting, POs, and reconciliation cycles tied to theatrical marketing budgets
Serve as the primary operational bridge between LAIKA and its distribution partners across territory-specific release strategies, marketing plans, timelines, and execution
Coordinate with the domestic distributor and sales agent on exhibitor relations and trade marketing, including booking timelines, screen counts, showtimes, and in-theater marketing placements
Partner with the business development team to track, analyze, and report the global theatrical footprint across domestic and international markets
Coordinate with publicity, events, and distribution partners on premieres, special screenings, festivals, and exhibitor activations
Oversee ratings submissions and documentation with global distribution partners
Ensure alignment with legal, compliance, and regional distributors on classification and content approvals
Maintain centralized tracking of ratings, classifications, and compliance status across all territories
Collect and synthesize performance data from the domestic distributor, sales agent, other distribution partners, exhibitors, promotional partners, and digital channels
Provide actionable insights and post-mortem reports to inform future campaigns
Collaborate with digital and insights teams to refine KPI dashboards and campaign performance tracking
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in theatrical distribution marketing campaigns, preferably for a global market
Exceptional project management, scheduling, and prioritization skills
Comprehensive understanding of international release logistics and theatrical operations
Strong financial acumen with experience managing marketing budgets
Calm, solution-oriented approach under pressure; thrives in high-volume release environments
Deep familiarity with LAIKA's storytelling craft, brand ethos, and audience experience
Company
LAIKA Studios
Founded in 2005 just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA has produced five films: Missing Link (2019), Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), The Boxtrolls (2014), ParaNorman (2012) and Coraline (2009).
201-500 employees
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