PRODUCER, INNOVATION INITIATIVES - MARKET

Contract Full-time 

TIFF - THE MARKET

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 Lightbox. Our mission: To transform the way people see the world, through film. 

TIFF: The Market will expand TIFF’s presence as a global hub for screen-based storytelling and reinforce its role as a global entertainment industry leader. It will connect creators, buyers, and audiences, while elevating Canadian and international talent and fostering collaboration across film, series, and innovative content.

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:

PRODUCER, INNOVATION INITIATIVES - MARKET

The Producer of Innovation Initiatives will lead the planning and production of innovation-focused programming and initiatives at the Market. This includes, but not limited to, delivering on the vision and the securement of projects for the Market’s Innovation Hub, the curation and production of XR and AI related talks at the Speakers Summit, as well as the selection of XR projects as part of the Project Market and IP Showcase. 

This is an operationally focused position managing  all aspects of the programmes, from planning, selection, administration to delivery. Reporting to the Director of Market Programming and Creator Development this position will meet the creative, professional and reputational standards and goals of the Market. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contributes to the Market Programming strategy by planning and delivering innovation-focused initiatives, including the selection of projects, creators, speakers, decision-makers and companies

Oversees programme ideation and scheduling under the guidance of Director of Market Programming and Creator Development

Liaises with stakeholders to listen to pitches, identify and track notable speakers and session ideas

Researches trends and drives innovation that reflects industry and creator developments with a particular focus on the innovation sector

Conducts ongoing participant and guest outreach for possible participation in Market programming

Works with industry experts to shortlist and curate Canadian and International projects for the Innovation Hub, and sets evaluation standards and processes for internal and external juries

Makes recommendations for speakers, companies and decision makers to spotlight at the Summit and the IP Exchange

Moderates on-stage talks with guests and participants when required

Liaises with and hosts stakeholders on-site

Builds expense budgets for all innovation initiatives and tracks expenses, including participant and speaker fees, hospitality, and other programme expenses 

Collaborates with internal and external technical teams to ensure the best standards for presentation

Oversees departmental and interdepartmental processes, including workflow and task assignments, R-Matrices for Labs and speaker sessions

Ensures accuracy with scheduling and logistics event builds for the team using Artifax, Trello, ROS, venues and room bookings, and tech requests

Liaises with and hosts stakeholders on-site

Maintains professional relationships with mentors, creative consultants and guests who meet the criteria of programmes and the needs of selected participants

Prepares industry-related Communications, including press releases, event descriptions, stage remarks, web and newsletter copy, and ensures they are ready for editorial sign-off and distribution

Compiles data for reports and presentations that will be shared with interdepartmental teams and external stakeholders 

Updates post-programme surveys to gauge impact for programme improvement purposes and makes necessary recommendations

Facilitates regular check-ins with stakeholders to ensure programmes are meeting benchmarks

Other tasks as assigned

SALARY:

$60,000 - $80,000/annually

TARGET CONTRACT DATES:

Immediate or upon availability

WORK LOCATION:

Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5

Weekly in-office requirements: 

Minimum 2 days (1st November – 30th April)

Minimum 3 days (1st May – 31st October) 

Festival Office Requirements: Full Time during Festival

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the Canadian or international film industries

Experience managing the planning, scheduling and execution of high-level screen industry events 

Experience working with a film festival, preferably  in a programming administration or production capacity

Experience communicating with industry professionals and film creators

Exceptionally strong administrative and organizational skills

Technical aptitude; learning and using programmes such as Artifax, Trello

Able to handle difficult situations and people with aplomb and grace 

Excellent communication skills and research abilities

Scheduling of multiple initiatives, understanding of priorities and distribution of resources as needed.

Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset but not a requirement

Nice to Haves:

Knowledge of other languages is an asset

PMP certification is an asset

Experience managing teams for the delivery of multiple-day events

VACANCY: 

This job posting is not for an existing vacancy

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre.

CLOSING:

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. 

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time.TIFF regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas; however, TIFF considers and welcomes individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position. For consideration to those on time-limited Visa status, your Visa must allow you to complete the full contract.

TIFF may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.

Please send any questions via e-mail only to careers@tiff.net.

TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at careers@tiff.net. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.