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About MaRS

MaRS Discovery District (@MaRSDD) is a charitable organization and North America's largest urban innovation hub, dedicated to helping high-growth technology companies succeed. With a focus on climate, health sciences and other emerging technologies, MaRS supports startups tackling some of the world's most pressing issues. Through its world-class facilities, strategic programs and partnerships, MaRS accelerates the adoption of groundbreaking Canadian technology and bolsters a globally competitive innovation ecosystem. MaRS is the place where you can play a meaningful role in the innovation economy.

We understand qualifications on a job posting can be daunting. If you're passionate about the role and believe you can make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you, even if you don't meet every listed qualification. We're always looking for great talent to join our team on planet MaRS.

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About the Position

The Manager, Video Production is responsible for the conceptualization, coordination and creation of video content produced under MaRS Communication for social media, MaRS events, marketing campaigns, ventures, PRA clients, internal video content and other miscellaneous video needs.We are looking for a creative, curious and hardworking videographer to take on an eight-month contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Conception: With the help and input of the Director of Content, the Manager, Video Production develops the editorial and creative vision for MaRS video content. This includes developing video briefs, pitching series ideas, storyboards, and the development of the overall video strategy.
  
• Pre-Production: Developing the brief with the Content Producer, and then contacting and communicating with sources, conducting pre-interviews, selecting speakers, location scouting, coordinating logistics, as well as renting camera equipment, studio spaces and talent.
• Production: On-set multi-camera operation and cinematography for interviews and b-roll, interviewing talent, directing talent, lighting, on-set audio recording, set decoration, training co-workers and conducting remote interviews.
• Post-Production: data management, story editing, acquiring video and musical stock assets, motion graphics, graphic design, basic animation, photo retouching, audio editing and mastering, colour correction, closed captioning and subtitles, revisions and final deliveries.
• Misc. As video producers we are often asked to do miscellaneous tasks, this includes help with audio and video recording for podcasts and events, camera and equipment maintenance, equipment procurement, physically moving and storage of camera equipment, organizing digital libraries, voicing narration, mixing podcasts, filling out permits and consent forms.

Qualifications

• Some post-secondary
• Degree in film, broadcasting, journalism, or communications degree
• 7+ years of professional video production
• 7+ years of professional video production with an emphasis on short-format documentary, journalism, education content, or corporate videography an asset

Nice to have

• Knowledge and experience with camera operation and cinematography
• Ability to multitask and work with short deadlines
• Interpersonal communication skills for interviewing and pre-production
• Proficiency with using audio recording equipment
• Knowledge of lighting
• Video editing experience with Adobe Premiere

Applications will close at 12pm EDT on Aug 5, 2026. However, we may close the posting earlier if we receive a high volume of qualified applications or if the position is filled before the deadline. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, reside in Ontario and be willing to work out of our Toronto office (101 College Street) a minimum of 3 days per week.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000, extended healthcare benefits, wellness spending account, and paid time-off.

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