Project Manager, Industry Programming - Toronto, Canada - TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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PROJECT MANAGER, INDUSTRY PROGRAMMING

2 Year Contract

Full-time

Industry
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 Bell Lightbox

Our mission:
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 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:

PROJECT MANAGER, INDUSTRY PROGRAMMING

Reporting to the Senior Director of Industry & Theatrical, this position will manage and produce the development of new, targeted initiatives for emerging to mid-career content producers, filmmakers, and writers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shall include but not be limited to:_
Produce a half day Science & Technology Project Pitch event at Festival, during the Industry Conference.
Work with the Industry Programming team to outreach and ensure strong applicants and programme awareness
Review and select project submissions
Create structure and runofshow of event in collaboration with Event Production Team
Invite decisionmakers to offer feedback to the pitch participants
Secure a pitch coach to strengthen pitches
Secure event host to lead audience through the event
Manage budget, including the delivery of funds to selected participants
Provide detailed budget and project report to key funder
Support selection of Science & Technology Writers' Fellowship and the distribution of an award as part of a Fellowship
Work with Industry and Film Office teams to ensure guests, participants, and awards winners receive access, and accommodation to TIFF 2023
Work with the Industry Team to create, circulate, and summarize postprogramme survey to gauge impact on participants
Track new, science related films for Theatrical and Public Programming teams, in support of Science on Film Showcase
Lead Screen Creators Initiative Project, from September to May
Manage selection of a small cohort of emerging producers, that have projects ready to pitch to US executives in Los Angeles and New York
Develop and deliver virtual project pitch preparation workshops
Source meetings for producers with decision makers, including studios, distributors, and agencies in New York and Los Angeles
Work with thirdparty partners to support delivery of the programme
Manage budget with Industry and Film Office teams for programme including participant travel
Travel if required to New York and Los Angeles with producers to guide their experiences in the programme
Work with the Industry Team to create, circulate, and summarize postprogramme survey to gauge impact on participants

for reporting and programme improvement purposes

JOB GRADE & SALARY OR RATE OF PAY:

Job Grade
3
Job Grade

Salary Range

$60,000 to $78,000 Annually

TARGET

CONTRACT DATES OR START DATE:

Start Date
June 26, 2023
End Date
June 23, 2025

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

At least 5 years of professional experience in the screenbased industry, with strong understanding of talent development and businesstobusiness programming
Experience with and interest in storytelling about science and technology
Experience evaluating project packages
Experience project managing events, ideally associated with content creators
Experience managing others

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Please upload your cover letter and resumé as PDF(s), before the deadline of

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MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023

CLOSING:

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.