Job Description

Red Carpet Placement Coordinators

Temporary Festival Role

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:

Red Carpet Placement Coordinators

The Toronto International Film Festival communications team is seeking two Red Carpet Placement Coordinators, responsible for the daily task of assigning and managing media positions across four high-profile red carpets during the Festival. This is a high-volume, detail-intensive role that requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review and organize daily red carpet RSVP submissions from accredited media outlets Assign media outlets to appropriate carpet positions based on editorial priority, outlet needs, and space limitations Collaborate closely with publicists, talent teams, and media partners to ensure accurate placements Maintain detailed records for all four carpets Provide real-time updates and resolve conflicts or changes swiftly and diplomatically Manage red carpet RSVP system, email and process with time sensitive deadlines Other duties as required

JOB GRADE & SALARY:

Job Grade 1 Job Grade Salary Range 24.00/ hr

TARGET

CONTRACT DATES:

Sep 2, 2025- Sep 13, 2025

WORK LOCATION:

Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5 Festival Requirements: Full Time during Festival

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Familiar with entertainment media including Canadian, US, Int'l is preferred Familiarity with film festivals or major entertainment events. Strong organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail. Able to handle a very tight deadline and multiple different carpets that require scheduling. Excellent communication, judgement, and problem-solving abilities. Experience in database systems, event planning, or media coordination is an asset. Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office is preferred


Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends
Must be available to work all days of the Toronto International Film Festival

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

All applications must be submitted online through TIFF's Career Centre. Please upload your cover letter and resume as PDF(s), before the deadline of

Sunday, July 20, 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 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.