Position: Writer – Film Festivals

Toronto Film Scene is looking for a Film Festival writer. Think it’s for you? See below to find out.

Responsibilities:

  • Cover film festivals in Toronto and provide reviews, editorial pieces where appropriate, Q&A footage and interviews (where possible or appropriate) while the festival is on and shortly thereafter.

Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines.
  • Must have interest in film and film community.
  • Must live or work in the Greater Toronto Area.
  • Previous blogging experience an asset.
  • Previous film festival coverage an asset.
  • Professional demeanor, ability to represent TFS well in the community.
  • Experience with WordPress a definite asset.
  • Passes will be provided to the festivals when possible.

If you think you’re the right one for the job, email trista@theTFS.ca with the following:

  • Your name. (This is really important).
  • Your email. (This is really important too.)
  • Why you would like to write for us.
  • A post idea or two. Tell us something you think you would like to write about.
  • Two examples of your work.
  • Your favorite movie. (Just out of curiosity.)
  • Something you think we should know about you. A quirk. Your favorite band. Why you have a tarantula as a pet. Whatever you wish.

Position: Writer – News Posts

Toronto Film Scene is looking for a News Post writer. Think it’s for you? See below to find out.

Responsibilities:

  • Find news stories related to film festivals, events, meetings, workshops and community activities in Toronto and provide 3-5 blog post write-ups of 150 – 300 words per week.

Qualifications:

  • Good written and verbal skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines.
  • Must have interest in film and film community.
  • Must live or work in the Greater Toronto Area.
  • Previous blogging experience an asset.
  • Experience with WordPress a definite asset.

If you think you’re the right one for the job, email trista@theTFS.ca with the following:

  • Your name. (This is really important).
  • Your email. (This is really important too.)
  • Why you would like to write for us.
  • A post idea or two. Tell us something you think you would like to write about.
  • Two examples of your work.
  • Your favorite movie. (Just out of curiosity.)
  • Something you think we should know about you. A quirk. Your favorite band. Why you have a tarantula as a pet. Whatever you wish.