Festival Talent Liaison
Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto, ONThis is a Full Time Job
We are currently hiring for the position of:
TALENT LIAISON
Talent Liaison plays a vital role in executing a world-class guest and talent experience, working with Festival Programming and internal teams to ensure a welcoming and professional experience for attending filmmakers, VIPs, and executives at TIFF 2026 events. The Talent Liaison is responsible for planning and onsite support for guest hospitality, ensuring our talent feels welcomed, informed, and supported. The ideal candidate excels at logistics and planning, and is an exceptional and professional communicator with experience hosting artists and filmmakers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Shall include but not be limited to:
Talent Hospitality & Onsite Support
• Provide onsite support at Festival Programming events (e.g. filmmaker cocktails and dinners) during Festival; act as a point of escalation for the Festival Programming team stakeholders and talent
• Welcome and host filmmakers at TIFF events, as required
• Accompany film teams for red carpet photo opportunities and through the red carpet lounge, as required
Event Coordination & Administration
• Work with Festival Programming team to manage guest lists and guest logistics for filmmaker events during Festival
• Coordinate schedules, book reservations with hospitality partners, and liaise with talent teams as required to schedule Festival Programming events
• Provide administrative and logistical support for high-level talent at the TIFF Awards Ceremony and TIFF Tribute Awards including drafting and executing event invitations, managing RSVPs, guest agreements, event itineraries, dietary restrictions, and accessibility needs
• Assist with other Festival initiatives and Festival Programming team responsibilities as required
• Compile a detailed post-mortem report
• Job Grade 2
TARGET CONTRACT DATES:
• July 21 - September 22, 2026
WORK LOCATION:
• Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
• Weekly in-office requirements:
• Minimum 2 days (November to April)
• Minimum 3 days (May to October)
• Festival Office Requirements: Full Time during Festival.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum 3-4 years experience within a Festival or large scale cultural event
• Demonstrated experience supporting and hosting high-level artists, filmmakers, talent, and industry members
• Familiarity with the film industry and international cinema
• Demonstrated organizational, event, and project management skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Strong, effective and professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Mature personal judgment, exhibiting a high level of professionalism and diplomacy, and ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to handle challenging situations and people with a positive, problem-solving attitude
• Enjoys fast-paced work environment that requires multi-tasking, a willingness to adapt to shifting priorities and circumstances
• Proficient computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Suite
• Experience with front of house venue operations and hosting an asset
• Experience working on red carpets an asset
• Must be able to work onsite, without conflicts between September 10 - 20, 2026. Expect to be active throughout the shifts during August and September. Mostly indoors but some outdoor activity may be required during the Festival - rain or shine.
VACANCY:
• This job posting is for an existing vacancy
HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
• All applications must be submitted online through TIFF’s Career Centre.
• Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of June 18, 2026 .
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.
Salary/Benefits
CAD $30.00 /hour CAD
Our salary ranges reflect the range of skills and experience required for the role.
Additional Information
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 at TIFF Lightbox. Our mission is 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 acknowledge the land we are on, which 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, and we are grateful to work on this land.
