Associate Programmer, Industry Conference
Toronto International Film Festival
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Submission Deadline: FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018
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 are currently hiring for the position of:
ASSOCIATE PROGRAMMER, INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
TIFF are looking for an organized and energetic individual looking to expand their programming experience and join our dynamic team to assist in the production and programming of the 2018 TIFF Industry Conference (Sept 6-12). Reporting to the Industry Programming Manager and the Conference Programmer, the Industry Conference Associate Programmer will assist in the execution of the Industry Conference and other Industry-related activities at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival.
Responsibilities
• Programme the Foundations strand of the Industry Conference.
• Support the Conference Programmer and Industry Programming Manager with conducting research on panel topics and guest speakers.
• Plan and execute networking events (round table meetings, happy hours) and third party programming.
• Track the programming on the schedule board.
• Write and edit session pitches and speaker bios as required.
• Greet and host guest speakers.
• Introduce conference sessions as required.
• Coordinate production and administration of Industry Conference at Glenn Gould Studio.
• Keep track of the panel schedule, guest speaker invitations, and tech requirements.
• Oversee speaker invitation process.
• Create detailed and comprehensive database records for Industry Conference in Artifax (event management database).
• Collect and track assets (images, biographies, tech elements for presentations).
• Liaise with internal teams to update website with schedule and session information.
• Coordinate content submission for Industry Conference Brochure (panel titles, pitches, times, venues etc.)
Minimum Requirements
• Experience programming media related events.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Exceptional computer skills, including significant experience with G Suite.
• Interpersonal and public relations skills, including public speaking.
• Strong project management experience; well developed administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize.
• Experience in film festival environment preferred.
• Quick thinker, good judgment and excellent multi-tasker
• Knowledge of other languages (especially French) an asset.
• Previous experience with databases.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends.
Contract Dates
• June 25, 2018 – September 16, 2018
How to Submit & Application Deadline
• Please submit cover letter, resumé and the names and phone numbers of 3 references as one (1) PDF or Word document, by 5pm on FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018.
• All applications must be submitted online through the posting found on our website tiff.net/careers.
• Please note in your cover letter where you saw this job posting.
We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone or walk-in inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.
TIFF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodations in our hiring process for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please inform us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.