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ASSOCIATE INDUSTRY PROGRAMMER (SERIES ACCELERATOR)

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Full-time

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TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home – TIFF Bell Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film. 

TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.  

We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it’s unceded territory. TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee. We are grateful to work on this land.

We are currently hiring for the position of:

ASSOCIATE INDUSTRY PROGRAMMER (SERIES ACCELERATOR)

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Industry Programming, the Associate Industry Programmer (Series Accelerator) will collaborate with a small programming team to deliver world class programming for Canadian creators. Working with colleagues and external partners, the position plays a vital role in planning and executing the Series Accelerator programme at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, including on-site support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Assist in candidate review, shortlisting and selection of Series Accelerator participants
  • Research guest speakers, and assist in the programming of Series Accelerator sessions
  • Issue formal invitations to guests and participants, and track their documentation
  • Act as liaison for external stakeholders (participants, sponsors, programme partners, and guest speakers) for the Series Accelerator programme, including confirming participation, fielding questions, scheduling, and materials collection
  • Liaise with Industry Guest Coordinator on travel and hotel bookings for participants and guest speakers
  • Assist in creating the programme schedule and itineraries for guests and participants
  • Update and maintain all relevant information for Series Accelerator programme in shared database (Artifax)
  • Contribute to talent development project book
  • Draft copy for press releases, session descriptions, and announcements
  • Be on-site for all Series Accelerator sessions
  • Assist with updating Series Accelerator programme budget and cost reports
  • Create and distribute surveys for Series Accelerator participants to submit upon completion of the programme

• Create a detailed post-mortem and updated critical path 

JOB GRADE & RATE OF PAY:

• Job Grade 2
• $22.16 / Hourly

CONTRACT DATES:

• July 4 – September 16, 2022 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Canadian or international film or television industries
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and international television landscapes with a working knowledge of trends, emerging and established creators, and key players
• Experience working for a film festival or large scale event an asset
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent phone manner and written communication skills, as well as a knack for relationship building
• Enthusiastic, ambitious, self-motivated, and open to working in a team environment
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with extreme attention to detail, diligent record-keeping and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Enjoys fast-paced, multi-tasking work environment, with a willingness to adapt to shifting priorities and circumstances
• Mature personal judgment, exhibiting a high level of professionalism and diplomacy, and ability to handle confidential information
• Able to handle difficult situations and people with a positive, problem-solving attitude
• Ability to both work independently and in a team environment
• Additional language(s) an asset
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines, as well as during Festival
• This position requires being in office on a regular basis, aligning with our Flexible Work from Home Policy.

How to Apply

• All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre.
• Please upload your cover letter and resumé as one PDF, before the deadline of MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2022. 

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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