Producer, Creative Labs - Toronto - TIFF

Description

PRODUCER, CREATIVE LABS - MARKET

Contract Full-time

TIFF - THE MARKET

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:

PRODUCER, CREATIVE LABS - MARKET

The Creative Labs Producer is an operationally focused position that manages all aspects of the Market's Creative Development Labs, from planning, administration, to delivery of Directors' Lab and Writers' Lab. They will also play a key role in developing new Labs for the upcoming Market.

Reporting to the Director of Market Programming and Creator Development, and managing a team, the Producer is responsible for selecting jury members and curating participants, mentors and guest speakers to ensure the programmes meet the creative, professional and reputational standards and goals of the Market

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the Market Programming strategy by planning and delivering creative labs in collaboration with the Market team and external stakeholders
• Produce a roster of creative development labs, from call for applications, jury selection and deliberation, participant selection, and invitation to mentor and guest speakers
• Research trends and drive innovation that reflect industry and creator developments
• Conduct ongoing participant and guest outreach for possible participation in programmes
• Review shortlisted Canadian and International applications for Labs, Mentorships and Residencies as well as set evaluation standards and processes for internal and external juries
• Lead the selection of participant Fellowships and Awards in collaboration with various stakeholders
• Outreach and liaise with promising creators for our programmes; track emerging creators at festivals and awards, prioritizing DEI goals
• Schedule sessions to help participants develop necessary skills and project progression
• Facilitate group discussions, workshops and moderate talks with guests and participants when required
• Maintain professional relationships with mentors, creative consultants and guests who meet the criteria of programmes and the needs of selected participants
• Oversee departmental and interdepartmental processes, including workflow and task assignments, R-Matrices, workback schedules for Creative Labs
• Ensure accuracy with scheduling and logistics event builds for the team using Artifax, Trello, ROS, venues and room bookings, and tech requests
• Track participant and speaker fees, fellowships, hospitality, as well as programme expenses
• Prepare market-related Communications, including press releases, event descriptions, stage remarks, web and newsletter copy, and ensure they are ready for editorial sign-off and distribution
• Build expense budgets for Labs and manage initiative budgets per programme
• Maintain professional relationships with mentors, creative consultants and guests who meet the criteria of programmes and the needs of selected participants
• Liaise with and host stakeholders on-site
• Compile and present reports and presentations for Industry, interdepartmental teams and external stakeholders, including post-programme surveys to gauge impact for programme improvement purposes
• Other tasks as assigned

SALARY

$60,000 - $80,000/annually

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.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset but not a requirement

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 not 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.

TIFF may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.

Please send any questions via e-mail only to

EEO and Accessibility

TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation and/or assistance during the application process, please contact us in advance at We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.