Partner Initiatives Producer

This is a Full Time Job

TIFF - THE MARKET

We are currently hiring for the position of:

PRODUCER, PARTNER INITIATIVES - MARKET

The Producer of Partner Initiatives, Market, contributes to the planning and delivery of partner initiatives, including Mentorships, Fellowships, Awards, Talks, Events and Showcases. Reporting to the Director of Market Programming and Creator Development, they will deliver programming of the highest standards and liaise between all stakeholders, including programme partners, participants and TIFF.

This is a producer role focused on managing and delivering market partnerships, overseeing administrative support and managing workflow to ensure the success of initiatives. With direction from the Director, the producer will meet the creative, professional and reputational goals of both the Market and its programming partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Contributes to the Market Programming strategy by planning and delivering partner initiatives in collaboration with the Market team and external stakeholders
• 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
• Scheduling sessions to help participants develop necessary skills and project progression
• Researches trends and drives innovation that reflects industry and creator developments
• Facilitate group discussions, workshops and moderate talks with guests and participants when required
• Conducts ongoing participant and guest outreach for possible participation in programmes
• Outreaches and liaises with promising creators for our programmes; track emerging creators at festivals and awards, prioritizing DEI goals
• Builds expense budgets for partner programming initiatives, and manages initiative budgets per programme
• Reviews shortlisted Canadian and International applications for Labs, Mentorships and Residencies as well as set evaluation standards and processes for internal and external juries
• Leads the selection of participant Fellowships and Awards in collaboration with various stakeholders
• Maintains professional relationships with mentors, creative consultants and guests who meet the criteria of programmes and the needs of selected participants
• Tracks participant and speaker fees, fellowships, hospitality, as well as programme expenses
• Oversees departmental and interdepartmental processes, including workflow and task assignments, R-Matrices, workback schedules for partner initiatives
• Ensures accuracy with scheduling and logistics event builds for the team using Artifax, Trello, ROS, venues and room bookings, and tech requests
• 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
• Oversees the production of multiple events, including pitches, meetings, talks and events during the market
• Liaises with and hosts stakeholders on-site
• 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

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.

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 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.

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