Editor & Senior Coordinator

Permanent Full-Time

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 is 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:

Editor & Senior Coordinator

• Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Copywriting & Editorial, TIFF, the Editor & Senior Coordinator is a key support player in all Editorial output involving multiple stakeholders (Creative, Video, Communications, Loyalty & Engagement, Programming, Industry, etc.). The Editor & Senior Coordinator conducts edits on the vast majority of front-facing collateral, including TIFF Lightbox programming and Festival-specific initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains Editorial standards (clarity, structure, grammar) and ensures adherence to TIFF’s style guide on promotional copy as required (e.g., e-blasts, digital signage, website materials, press releases, closed captions, talent biographies)
• Keeps track of requests for edits on assorted collateral to ensure a consistent voice across all public-facing communications; maintains a monthly tracking log of all past Editorial activities
• Conducts on-the-fly edits and proofing of website copy, including timely implementation of revisions from internal and external stakeholders where appropriate
• Conducts most of the Editorial team’s data entry for tiff.net, both year-round and in preparation for/during the Festival
• Manages ongoing seasonal programme-note databases and copy archives, in addition to copy tracking documents for year-round and Festival-related programming
• Oversees programme notes — encompassing first edits through to final approvals and proofing — for initiatives, including the Festival, Programme Book, Canada’s Top Ten, and Cinematheque
• Edits yearly publications such as TIFF’s Annual Report
• Writes from scratch short programming descriptions and director biographies
• Safeguards, implements, and oversees inclusive language standards and content advisories in consultation with other teams, namely Communications and Programming

JOB GRADE & SALARY:

• Job Grade 2
• Salary Range $50,000–$56,000

TARGET HIRE DATE:

• Oct 14, 2025

WORK LOCATION:

• Location: 350 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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

SKILL:

• Excellent editing and writing skills
• Strong editorial judgement, including content direction and experience with inclusive-language guidelines
• Facility with both critical and promotional writing
• Great communicator and collaborator
• Sense of humour is an asset
• Strong knowledge of film
• Ability to respond to fast-changing priorities and deadlines and to accommodate a flexible work schedule, allowing periodically for long hours and some evenings and weekends
• Familiar with Google Workspace
• Knowledge of user-experience and SEO best practices
• Open to experimenting with technology, automation, and emerging tools
• Experience working with a design and/or video team

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Ideal work hours are 9:30am–5:30pm, Monday–Friday, with overtime required during busy times such as Festival or programme-launch lead-up. Occasional weekend work will be required.

This is a hybrid role, with the following weekly in-office requirements:

• Minimum 2 days (November to May)
• Minimum 3 days (June to October)
• Full time (during Festival)

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 Tuesday, September 23rd, 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.