Festival Publicist

This is a Full Time Job

Festival Publicist (Three Positions)

Submission Deadline: WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018

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 are currently hiring for the position of:

FESTIVAL PUBLICIST x 3

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Communications, the Festival Publicist(s) will develop and execute tactical publicity plans for the Toronto International Film Festival (including but not limited to Festival programmes and programmers, Festival juries, awards ceremony and press conferences), collaborate with international publicity teams, as well as maintain and enhance the Festival's reputation with the media through proactive outreach.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate press coverage for the Toronto International Film Festival programming and programmers, as assigned
• Develop and maintain relationships with members of the local, national and international media
• Write, edit, and circulate press releases, media information packages and other communications materials
• Liaise with Festival programmers and various internal / external stakeholders including film publicists and talent
• Oversee Press Office during Festival
• Develop and execute tactical communication plans for TIFF that reflects the organization's vision and mission
• Provide support for corporate communications
• Prepare accurate, thorough, and timely publicity report for internal and external audiences

Minimum Requirements
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in communications, journalism or related field and a minimum of 3-4 years media relations/publicity experience
• Publicity experience within the film / entertainment / visual arts a strong asset
• Strong knowledge of film is necessary
• Exemplary organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Superior analytical thinking and reasoning skills
• Superior communications skills, tact and diplomacy
• Established relationships with local, national and international entertainment media outlets and journalists
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends
• Additional language(s) an asset

Contract Dates
• 16 July - 16 September

How to Submit & Application Deadline
• Please submit cover letter, resumé and the names and phone numbers of 3 references as one (1) PDF or Word document, by 5pm on WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018
• All applications must be submitted online through the posting found on our website
• Please note in your cover letter where you saw this job posting.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview are contacted. No telephone or walk-in inquiries please. All applications are considered confidential.

TIFF is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities and will work with applicants to meet their needs.