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The Market Public Relations Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for accredited media and delegates, handling inquiries and directing them to the appropriate team members. They also provide administrative support, assist with media monitoring, and help with event coordination during the festival.
Candidates must possess excellent verbal communication and customer service skills, along with strong organizational and time-management abilities. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is required, and experience with social media platforms and media monitoring tools is considered an asset.
MARKET PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT
Contract
Full-time
TIFF - THE MARKET
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: The Market will expand TIFF’s presence as a global hub for screen-based storytelling and reinforce its role as a global entertainment industry leader. It will connect creators, buyers, and audiences, while elevating Canadian and international talent and fostering collaboration across film, series, and innovative content.
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:
MARKET PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT
Reporting to the Director, Marketing & Communications – Market, the Market Public Relations Assistant supports the Marketing & Communications team by serving as an initial point of contact for accredited media and any other press or delegates seeking information related to the Market at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) from September 10-16. A key responsibility includes ensuring requests are handled professionally, in a timely manner, and directed to the appropriate team members when necessary.
The Market Public Relations Assistant may also support media monitoring and administrative duties as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a first point of contact for accredited media and stakeholder inquiries, responding to routine questions and escalating complex or sensitive requests to the appropriate member of the Marketing & Communications team.
Assist with monitoring media coverage as needed.
Support media accreditation for TIFF: The Market
Assist with general, PR-related administrative duties on site at the MTCC
Provide insights and support the Marcomm team’s reporting and administrative tasks post Market.
Provide stellar customer service and represent TIFF: The Market in a professional manner
Perform other communications and administrative duties as assigned.
JOB GRADE & SALARY:
Job Grade: 1
$22/Hourly
TARGET CONTRACT DATES:
August 31st, 2026 - September 16th, 2026
WORK LOCATION:
Office Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
Weekly in-office requirements:
Minimum 2 days (November to April)
Minimum 3 days (May to October)
Festival Office Requirements: Full Time during Festival
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
Professional and confident interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Experience with social media platforms and media monitoring tools is an asset.
Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as required during TIFF: The Market.
VACANCY:
This job posting is for an existing vacancy
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 Friday August 21st, 2026.
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.
TIFF may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.
Please send any questions via e-mail only to [email protected].
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 [email protected]. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations whenever requested.
TIFF is a charitable cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film.
TIFF is dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema to film lovers. What began as a ten-day film festival has grown to embrace programming 365 days a year. TIFF offers screenings, lectures, discussions, festivals, workshops, industry support and the chance to meet filmmakers from Canada and around the world. In September 2010, the opening of our new home, TIFF Lightbox, enabled TIFF to expand to truly become a creative, community and global leader, and one of the world’s premier organizations in the discovery and understanding of film. Our Mission: Transform the way people see the world through film Our Vision: A more engaged, informed, connected world Our Values: Courageous, Collaborative, Purposeful, Inclusive and Celebratory For current career opportunities visit tiff.net/careers
Offices: 350 King St W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3X5, CA
TIFF is a charitable cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film.
TIFF is dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema to film lovers. What began as a ten-day film festival has grown to embrace programming 365 days a year. TIFF offers screenings, lectures, discussions, festivals, workshops, industry support and the chance to meet filmmakers from Canada and around the world. In September 2010, the opening of our new home, TIFF Lightbox, enabled TIFF to expand to truly become a creative, community and global leader, and one of the world’s premier organizations in the discovery and understanding of film. Our Mission: Transform the way people see the world through film Our Vision: A more engaged, informed, connected world Our Values: Courageous, Collaborative, Purposeful, Inclusive and Celebratory For current career opportunities visit tiff.net/careers
Offices: 350 King St W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3X5, CA
