Job Description

ASSOCIATE INDUSTRY PROGRAMMER
Contract
Full-time
Industry

The Associate Industry Programmer will collaborate with a small programming team to deliver world class programming for international and Canadian filmmakers and industry professionals. Working with colleagues and external partners, the position plays a vital role in researching, planning and executing a number of Industry Initiatives. They will provide onsite support at the Industry Conference and Talent Development Labs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Shall include but not be limited to:

• Conduct research on relevant session topics to be programmed at the Industry Conference and Talent Development Labs
• Identify relevant guest speakers for Conference, Labs and other Industry events
• Collaborate with Industry team on expanding and delivering meaningful diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Draft copy for press releases, session descriptions, project books and announcements for Conference, Labs and other Industry initiatives
• Greeting and hosting guest speakers and moderators, introducing sessions, and moderating Q&As as needed at the Conference and Labs
• Liaise with invited speakers and internal teams to coordinate schedules, guest travel and accommodation logistics
• Update Industry Conference webpages with panel descriptions, as well as bios/headshots for guest speakers
• Liaise with the Event Production and Tech teams on schedules and tech requirements for sessions
• Provide consistent updates to internal and external stakeholders as required
• Maintain confidentiality of guest information and integrity of programming
• Oversee cost reports \xe2\x80\x93 in conjunction with Senior Manager, Industry Programming
• Provide a detailed post mortem and recommendations on the critical path
• Other programming and coordination tasks and duties as assigned

• $26.00/Hourly

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Canadian or international film industries or in event production
• Experience working with a film festival, preferably in a programming capacity, is an asset
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and international film landscapes with a working knowledge of trends, emerging and established filmmakers, and key players
• Exceptionally strong administrative and organizational skills
• Able to handle difficult situations and people with aplomb and grace
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of other languages is an asset
• Excellent computer skills, and experience with G Suite applications
• Experience with Artifax is an asset
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends
• This position requires being in office on a regular basis.

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