SPOTS AVAILABLE: ONE (1)
DURATION: TWO-SIX (2-6) WEEKS (POSSIBILITY TO EXTEND)
TIMELINE: SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2024
LOCATION: TORONTO, ON
TRAINERS: INSIGHT PRODUCER/TALENT PRODUCER
TARGET: Emerging and/or mid-career Black professionals.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Working exclusively on “The Legacy Awards,” this participant will learn a key position. This role is vital to the success of any event of this nature because without talent there is no show! Working with the Producer/Talent Producer, the Associate Talent Producer gains first-hand experience in and a knowledge of how to connect with agents, management and labels to secure talent. They also work with talent representatives to confirm talent needs and requirements in advance of, and on show day, including wardrobe, travel, script writing, dressing room requirements and more.
Participants in the Producer Stream work closely with top tier production professionals with decades of experience and industry awards attesting to the quality of work they produce. They gain an inner knowledge and practical skills while working on “The Legacy Awards.”
Upon completion, each participant has gained the necessary skills to further pursue a career in the entertainment industry and has acquired a minimum of one (1) production credit. They have also networked with industry professionals to help secure future opportunities.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:
- Identify as Black
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
- Ontario Resident
- 19 years old or older
- Self-starter with the ability to follow through until successful completion of assigned duties
- Ability to function effectively in an atmosphere subject to frequent changes and produce results
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma
HOW TO APPLY:
- Email your Resume, Cover letter and Contact Information for two (2) references to BlackAcademySkills@insighttv.com or use the button below
- Please include “Associate Talent Producer” in the subject line of your email
- Please no phone calls. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For questions, please contact: BlackAcademySkills@insighttv.com