International Distribution Officer, NT Live

Independent Cinema Office; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Theatre is recruiting an International Distribution Officer (NT Live) to join its Digital team in London. You will support global sales and distribution, coordinating content delivery and assets across international territories.

You will build and maintain partner relationships, monitor market activity, and assist in reporting, finance, and marketing processes to ensure smooth screenings and high levels of service for our partners.

Qualifications

• Some experience or demonstrable knowledge of UK or International film sales and distribution.
• Strong attention to detail, including providing accurate reports and information to stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable presenting, pitching and negotiating.
• Good knowledge of theatre or event cinema industries.
• Excellent computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel and Outlook) and demonstrable ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with distribution partners and venues.
• Coordinate delivery of content and assets across international territories.
• Update databases and provide administrative and logistical support throughout the sales cycle.
• Monitor market activity and support marketing and finance processes.
• Ensure screenings run efficiently and partners receive a high level of service.

Skills

Film distribution knowledge

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Theatre/event cinema knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

International Distribution Officer, NT Live

National Theatre

London

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We are lookingfor International Distribution Officer (NT Live) to join the National Theatre’s Digital team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the event cinema industry, where stage meets screen. The International Sales Officer supports the delivery of National Theatre Live’s global sales and distribution activity, working closely with the International Sales Manager to ensure smooth operations across all international territories.

The role assists in maintaining relationships with distribution partners and venues, coordinating the delivery of content and assets, updating databases, and providing administrative and logistical support throughout the sales cycle.

By monitoring market activity and supporting marketing and finance processes, the International Sales Officer helps ensure screenings run efficiently and partners receive a high level of service. This role is key to the day-to-day functioning of the international distribution team and contributes to the continued growth and reach of National Theatre Live’s global presence.

The successful candidates will have the following:

• Some experience or demonstrable knowledge of UK or International film sales and distribution
• Strong attention to detail, including providing accurate reports and information to stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable presenting, pitching and negotiating
• Good knowledge of theatre or event cinema industries
• Excellent computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel and Outlook) and demonstrable ability to learn new systems quickly

The closing date for this position is 11/11/2026 at 12:00