Coordinator, Market Programming
About The Position
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: COORDINATOR, MARKET PROGRAMMING The Coordinator, Market Programming, will work within a small programming team to support the logistics and delivery of, and provide on-site support for, the 2026 TIFF: The Market Programming, including Creative Development & Labs, Business Initiatives, Innovation Hub and the Speakers’ Summit.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of experience in the Canadian or international film industries or live event production
- Knowledge of Canadian and international film landscapes
- Exceptionally strong administrative and organizational skills
- Able to handle difficult situations and people with professionalism and grace
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent computer skills, and experience with Google Suite applications
- Adaptable to a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends
- Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in film festivals is an asset
- Knowledge of other languages is an asset
- Experience with Artifax is an asset
Responsibilities
- Working on the formal invitation process for Summit, Business and Partner Initiatives, Innovation Hub, and Creators’ Labs participants, guests, and moderators, including collecting materials and managing follow-ups
- Conducting guest speaker and industry research, and preparing comprehensive moderator briefing packages
- Email correspondence with Summit guests, external partners, and Creators’ Labs participants for logistics and itineraries
- Supporting the Manager, Market Programming Admin on venue and technical logistics for sessions and events
- Preparing and reviewing material to ensure accuracy of all content, including guest names, event titles, sponsor and partner acknowledgements
- Creating and maintaining detailed and comprehensive database (Artifax) records for Market Programming events
- Compiling and updating Project Books, itineraries, and schedules for Market guests
- Supporting on stats for reporting and proposals
- Providing on-site support at Summit, Initiatives or Labs as needed, including greeting guests and participants
- Other coordination tasks and duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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