PR Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

We are currently hiring for the position of:

MARKET PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT

Reporting to the Director, Marketing & Communications – Market, the Market Public Relations Assistant supports the Marketing & Communications team by serving as an initial point of contact for accredited media and any other press or delegates seeking information related to the Market at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) from September 10-16. A key responsibility includes ensuring requests are handled professionally, in a timely manner, and directed to the appropriate team members when necessary.

The Market Public Relations Assistant may also support media monitoring and administrative duties as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Public Relations & Media Support
• Serve as a first point of contact for accredited media and stakeholder inquiries, responding to routine questions and escalating complex or sensitive requests to the appropriate member of the Marketing & Communications team.
• Assist with monitoring media coverage as needed.

Event & Stakeholder Coordination
• Support media accreditation for TIFF: The Market

Administrative Support
• Assist with general, PR-related administrative duties on site at the MTCC
• Provide insights and support the Marcomm team’s reporting and administrative tasks post Market.

General Responsibilities
• Provide stellar customer service and represent TIFF: The Market in a professional manner
• Perform other communications and administrative duties as assigned.

TARGET CONTRACT DATES:
• August 31st, 2026 - September 16th, 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:
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Professional and confident interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with social media platforms and media monitoring tools is an asset.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as required during TIFF: The Market.

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 Friday August 21st, 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.