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Old 08-14-13 | 02:02 PM
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Alamo Drafthouse CEO looking for an apprentice

Drafthouse founder and CEO is hiring an apprentice. Interested in applying? Details below.

Role Description:
This person will manage the day-to-day life of Tim League, founder of Alamo Drafthouse. He or she will work side by side with him in the management and operations of Drafthouse Films, Fantastic Fest, merchandise, national events and brand partnerships.

Candidates must have a strong business acumen, public relations knowledge and the confidence to take action on behalf of the founder when necessary.

The ability to accept and offer regular feedback for job enhancement is essential.

Mandatory Experience:
1) A cinephile with a passion for cinema, food, beer and business.

2) Substantive experience in at least two of the following: PR, marketing, large event management/production, film distribution, sponsorship.

3) A working knowledge of P&L's and financial forecasting.

Preferred experience:
1) Web design/publishing, graphic design, video editing, html, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere or Final Cut Pro, Excel, Word

2) Entrepreneurial experience with their own business or as a co-owner or officer of a start-up company

The job has many opportunities for growth and promotion. Candidate must either live in Austin or be willing to move to Austin. We are looking for someone who requires little direction, is self-motivated and is passionate about the mission of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Do not send application if you do not meet the minimum experience requirement. Applicants will only be notified if they are being called in to interview.
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Old 08-14-13 | 10:20 PM
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Damn it junglalien why do you taunt me with dreams jobs for which I am not qualified!!!!!!!
Old 08-15-13 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SterlingBen
Damn it junglalien why do you taunt me with dreams jobs for which I am not qualified!!!!!!!
Damn it junglalien why do you taunt me with dream jobs for which I am actually qualified for but my wife would never move to Texas for!?!?!??!?!?
Old 08-15-13 | 05:34 PM
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First thing I'd do is convince him to allow little kids and cell phones back in the theaters! Who's with me?!
Old 08-15-13 | 06:11 PM
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First thing I'd do is convince him to allow little kids and cell phones back in the theaters! Who's with me?!
I'll be right behind you.



A few miles behind....
Old 08-16-13 | 02:20 AM
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Tim's a nice dude.. had a wonderful discussion with him when i served him at the restaurant i bartend at. maybe he'll overlook the fact that i only meet the #1 mandatory requirement and take me along as his co-pilot.
Old 08-16-13 | 02:22 AM
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of course... this probably just means taking the role of personal assistant and walking his dogs, dropping off / picking up his clothes from the dry cleaner, finding him the most affordable flights, getting his coffee, etc.
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Re: Alamo Drafthouse CEO looking for an apprentice

Originally Posted by GoldenJCJ
First thing I'd do is convince him to allow little kids and cell phones back in the theaters! Who's with me?!
I'll be right behind you.



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