Senior Copywriter

This is a Full Time Job

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:

SENIOR COPYWRITER
As Senior Copywriter, you will be responsible for developing original and compelling content, refining messaging strategies and ensuring consistency in brand voice and tone. Reporting to the Director, Marketing, you will oversee a team of writers and editors to produce copy for TIFF’s online channels (web, social, e-mail, creative, video and advertising) and in-person at TIFF Lightbox (in-cinema, digital signage).

Your primary focus will be to entertain, educate and inspire all TIFF stakeholders including Member and public audiences, creators, press and industry. In collaboration with cross-functional teams, you’ll be the voice of TIFF to showcase and support:
• Festival and year-round programming
• Revenue generation (ticket sales, retail and concessions)
• Development (Membership and fundraising)
• Corporate and media partners
• Industry (talent development, conference and marketplace)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Be the champion of TIFF’s Brand Voice Guidelines and Editorial Style Guide to ensure adherence to brand voice and inclusive language guidelines for internal and external teams
• Oversee the writing and editing of copy for all of TIFF’s audience-facing channels including:
• TIFF.net
• E-mails
• Advertising campaigns (print & digital)
• Video scripts and messaging
• Social Media
• Customer relations and wayfinding materials
• Programming essays, pitches and film notes
• Fundraising and development campaigns
• Media announcements and releases
• Speaker notes and comments for introductions and special events
• Work with the internal teams to prepare and manage all copy briefs and message-referencing documents to ensure articulate, accurate and consistent messaging on all outgoing TIFF materials
• Ensure thorough and effective collaboration and understanding of all messaging from Brand & Marketing team and other TIFF departments, including Programming, Loyalty & Engagement, Visitor Experience and Industry
• Monitor and maintain all internal copywriting and editing processes and identify challenges and solutions on ongoing basis
• Implement best practices, workflows, tools, and templates to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the publishing process
• Support the work and performance of two full-time year-round reports: Copywriter and Editor & Senior Coordinator
• Provide direction, coach, and mentor direct reports
• Manage additional seasonal staff as required during Festival period

JOB GRADE & SALARY:
• Job Grade 4
• $65,000 - $99,000

TARGET CONTRACT DATES:
• June 24 - December 31, 2024

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in journalism, film studies, media studies, communications, or related area of study
• Minimum 10 years of experience writing and editing for web, communication, and marketing channels at an agency or large organization
• At least 3 years of experience in a Managerial role with direct reports
• Previous experience working in entertainment and/or arts/culture is a strong asset
• Fluency in a second language considered an asset

SKILLS:
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing a copywriting and editing team
• Excellent editorial judgement, including content direction and experience with inclusive-language guidelines
• Advanced skills at assigning, substantive editing, and copy editing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to implement and uphold brand and editorial guidelines
• Knowledge of user-experience and SEO best practices
• Facility with both critical and promotional writing; familiarity with marketing and PR strategy and language is an asset
• Strong knowledge of film is a major asset
• Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions in a busy open-concept work environment
• Ability to respond to fast-changing priorities and deadlines

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 SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2024.

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 e-mail 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.