Coordinator, Industry Screenings

COORDINATOR, INDUSTRY SCREENINGS

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 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:

COORDINATOR, INDUSTRY SCREENINGS

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Coordinator Screenings is accountable for sale and delivery of private market screenings for attending industry. The role will support the outreach, booking, scheduling and delivery process and work collaboratively with both the Senior Manager and Festival Programming team to implement the Industry Selects programme.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and conduct targeted outreach to both domestic and international stakeholders.
• Oversee the administrative implementation of screening requests and bookings.
• Oversee the market screenings general inquiry email addresses providing customer service to industry professionals.
• Draft pitches and proposals for opportunities where stakeholders may eventize screenings.
• Coordinate payments with national agencies, film studios, film commissions, and trade publications.
• Coordinate Industry Selects screenings in collaboration with Senior Manager and Festival Programmer.
• Coordinate Market Screening schedule, schedule letter distribution and revisions, conflict checks, data entry and proofing for all booked screenings.
• Liaise with event production team on event logistics for screening event activations such as cocktails and receptions.
• Coordinate with internal production teams to ensure booked screenings are presented in a smooth and satisfactory manner for stakeholders.
• Track revenue and financial impact of sales to date in collaboration with Senior Manager.
• Attend weekly team meetings and contribute as needed in regards to individual tasks/portfolio.
• Provide a detailed post mortem.

JOB GRADE & SALARY:

• Job Grade 2
• $22.50-25 per hour commensurate with experience.

TARGET CONTRACT DATES:

• May 26- September 19, 2025

WORK LOCATION:

• Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
• Weekly in-office requirements:
• Minimum 2 days (November to May)
• Minimum 3 days (June to October)
• Festival Office Requirements: Full Time during Festival

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in arts management, administration or commerce considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with staff and delegating responsibilities.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Canadian and International Industries with ability to demonstrate.
• Working knowledge of domestic and international distribution, sales activities, national promotional agency networks, funding practices, co-productions and international film festivals and markets.
• Exceptional business writing skills with attention to detail, including but not limited e-marketing, social media messaging and proposals.
• Demonstrative ability to listen to client feedback and adapt strategies for communication accordingly.
• Ability to speak foreign language considered an asset.
• Ability to think critically and anticipate issues or opportunities and proactively propose solutions to address them.
• Ability to work well under pressure and make quick but informed decisions.
• Strong accounting and financial acumen.
• Ability to deliver feedback and service with a high level of tact and diplomacy when working with clients.
• Demonstrative accounting and negotiation experience required.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• This position requires being in office on a regular basis.

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 May 2, 2025.

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 email only to careers@tiff.net.

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 careers@tiff.net. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.