Investor Relations Director (VP)

Who We Are

Angel Studios is the home of stories that amplify light. Through its platform, thousands of “Angel” investors choose which titles will be created, funded, and distributed. Angel Studios allows creators and audiences to form passionate communities around their creative projects, making the story behind the story as important as the final project itself. Some of the studio's key projects-- The Sound of Freedom and Dry Bar Comedy --have earned billions of views around the world. Learn more at Angel.com

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Summary/objective:

The Investor Relations Director (VP) will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive investor relations strategy that aligns with Angel Studio’s goals and objectives. This role will serve as the primary point of contact between the company and the investment community, including shareholders, analysts, and potential investors. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the capital markets, strong financial acumen, and excellent communication skills.

Expectations at Angel Studios:

• Amplify light in every action.
• As the owner of your outcomes, you are empowered to break down silos and coordinate with any and all people you need in order to reach your goals. 
• You are ultimately responsible for achieving the outcomes while also using resources wisely - whether that be money, people, or time.
• Know your customer - it might be our viewers, investors, creators, or internal Angel Teams. Ensure you understand your customer and are providing what THEY need and not just what you want to build. 
• Give consistent and timely candid feedback with compassion - your team members need to know where they stand at all times. If you find yourself doubting a team member, address it swiftly with actionable feedback.
• Contributes in a way that moves the Angel mission forward and exemplifies the team qualities required for working at Angel.
• When faced with roadblocks, mistakes or unforeseen circumstances, consistently and proactively find creative solutions and/or break down barriers to handle the challenge or complication. (Focus is on creating/building/testing/learning/resolution rather than getting stuck and identifying or placing blame).

Essential functions

• Investor Relations Strategy and Leadership:

--Develop and implement a strategic investor relations program that communicates the company’s vision, strategy, financial performance, and growth opportunities to the investment community.

--Position Angel Studios as a compelling investment opportunity through consistent and transparent communication.

--Provide ongoing counsel to executive team on investor relations-related matters

--Collaborate with the Corporate Communications team to align investor relations messaging with broader company communications.

--Support the development of crisis communication plans and help manage the company’s response to potential issues or emergencies.

--Develop quarterly board slides to keep the Board apprised of the investor relations program

--Manage investor relations budget, as needed

• Financial Communications:

--Manage and organize quarterly earnings call process. Includes:

-Work with executive management to get business updates for earnings materials

-Develop messaging for earnings documents

-Write earnings release

-Create earnings slides (optional)

-Draft earnings call script and finalize with executive leadership

-Facilitate the pre-recording of the earnings call scripts

-Prepare Q&A docs and facilitate Q&A prep

-Schedule 1:1 meetings with investors after the earnings call

-Be the IR voice on the after-earnings conference calls

-Upload earnings release to the newswire

--Identify and secure appropriate investor conference and oversee management’s conference involvement, including

-Update investor presentation

-Develop investor 1:1 schedules at conferences

-Upload presentation materials to conference organizers

-Send follow-up emails to investors after the conference

-Coordinate all material press releases, including earnings releases, acquisitions, or other announcements investors deem material

--Monitor analyst reports and financial media coverage to ensure accurate representation of the company.

--Provide feedback to management regarding the investment community's perception of how the company is being managed, and their view of its financial results

--Work with Corporate Communications to target financial media with the company story, as deemed appropriate

--Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and other applicable laws and standards related to investor communications.

--Work closely with legal and finance teams to ensure that all communications are accurate, consistent, and compliant with regulatory requirements.

--Manage and coordinate other investor filings like annual reports, SEC filings, proxy statements, and other financial reports.

• Investor Engagement:

--Serve as the key point of contact for the investment community

--Build and maintain strong relationships with Angel investors, institutional investors, analysts, and other key stakeholders.

--Respond to inquiries from shareholders, analysts, and potential investors in a timely and accurate manner.

--Manage the Investor Relation’s section of the Company’s corporate website and ensure accurate and relevant information is displayed and maintained and leverage for efficient communication with Wall Street

--Plan and manage the investor relations event calendar, including investor conferences, roadshows, annual meeting, Investor Day and quarterly earnings announcements

--Schedule regular investor one-on-one meetings with investors.

• Market Intelligence:

--Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to provide insights and recommendations to senior management.

--Oversees contracts for and directs the capital markets database and intelligence system that supports the investor relations program.

--Track and analyze stock performance, trading volumes, and shareholder composition.

--Provide feedback to senior management on investor sentiment and market perceptions.

• Must attend and contribute to regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in the English language required. Additional language proficiency is a plus. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Competencies

• An exceptional listener with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented perspective and able to pick up on overlooked details.
• Organization and time management. 
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions.
• Resourceful and able to problem-solve and manage tasks with ambiguity. 
• Willing to perform an array of tasks both in and out of the office.
• Can take feedback to tasks and assignments positively and create better solutions.
• A quick study, able to pick up new skills and learn how to use new programs.
• Must participate in setting and achieving regularly scheduled and outlined objectives. 
• Ability to take individual ownership, execute with high energy, share context, insist on candor with positive intent.
• Deep understanding of financial statements, capital markets, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, analysts, and other stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and market trends.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Google Suite, and financial data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet).

Required education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in investor relations, corporate finance, investment banking, or a related field, preferably within a publicly traded company.

Preferred education and experience

• MBA or CFA Designation

Perks at Angel:

- Competitive compensation

- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents

- Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance and Basic Life Insurance paid for employee, with option of additional AD&D insurance

- Generous Paid Time Off

- Health Spending Account (HSA)

- 401(k) investment opportunity with employer match

- Paid parental leave

- Identity Theft Insurance

- Pet Insurance

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Angel is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Angel Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.