PRODUCER, SPEAKERS SUMMIT AND BUSINESS READINESS - 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, SPEAKERS SUMMIT AND BUSINESS READINESS - MARKET

The Producer of Speakers Summit and Business Readiness, Market, contributes to the planning and delivery of on-stage talks and presentations with a wide range of creators and decision-makers working in film, series and innovation, year-round and at the Market Summit.  

Reporting to the Director of Market Programming and managing a team, this position will meet the creative, professional and reputational standards and goals of the Market. The producer will research thought leadership and business insights, shape conversations and produce events that inspire emerging and mid-career creators and professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Researches trends and drives innovation that reflects industry and creator developments, as well as liaises with stakeholders to listen to pitches, identify and track notable speakers and session ideas

Collaborates with the Director - Market Programming and Creator Development to prioritize sessions and guests, and sends soft invitations

Produces monthly Business Readiness programming at the TIFF Lightbox

Manages the production logistics and management of departmental and interdepartmental processes, including workflow, task assignments, and workback schedules for Speakers Summit and year-round talks

Leads and mentors the team members through training sessions on interdepartmental, administrative, and production 

Works closely with the Director - Market Programming and Creator Development and the Sales and Partnership teams to deliver on speaking and/or co-programming opportunities and acknowledgements

Drafts and ensures accuracy to all communications, including session notes, press releases, marketing strategies and announceable key dates

Builds expense budgets for the Summit and year-round talks

Tracks participant and speaker fees, fellowships, hospitality, as well as programme expenses 

Oversees event and technical production at the Summit venue and manages and trains a team who run daily events

Writing a detailed post-mortem with recommendations on improving processes, as well as an updated critical path, to be delivered before the end of the contract

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.