Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences.
Through its programs, the Institute seeks to discover, support, and inspire independent film and theatre artists from the United States and around the world, and to introduce audiences to their new work.

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Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization founded by Robert Redford in 1981, dedicated to fostering new voices in American storytelling and championing independent stories for the screen. It offers a variety of programs, including labs, fellowships, and grants, while hosting the annual Sundance Film Festival, which serves as a crucial platform for filmmakers to showcase their work and connect with industry professionals. The institute also focuses on outreach, inclusion, and providing resources for emerging artists to thrive.

Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences. Through its programs, the Institute seeks to discover, support, and inspire independent film and theatre artists from the United States and around the world, and to introduce audiences to their new work.

• Programming and executing the online and in-person Sundance Film Festival Feature Film Student Screenings (under 18 yrs old), and Short Film Program- Filmmakers in the Classroom Program.
• Supporting Sundance Institute's commitment to community programming.
• Updating and maintaining the Utah-based high school contacts database (Airtable) with accurate and up-to-date information.
• Conducting outreach to Utah-based learning and residential communities for 13-18 year olds including public and private high schools, rehabilitation centers, detention centers.
• Screening a selection of films curated by the programming team and providing feedback on their suitability for younger audiences, ensuring compliance with content regulations.
• Curating a selection of short films to ensure adherence to content regulations and suitability for younger audiences.
• Providing ongoing and timely communication for groups inquiring about or participating in programs.
• Acting as a representative and liaison with internal and external partners, representing the program onsite at student screenings, including checking in teachers and students, and conducting onstage introductions.
• Drafting correspondence and materials, including introduction emails, film schedules with film descriptions, how-to guides for teachers, content notes, and evaluations.
• Coordinating with the Artist Relations Department to ensure filmmakers or a film representative is scheduled to participate in each screening.
• Collecting program statistics and materials for grant reporting such as attendance, demographics, attrition metrics, screengrabs, and photographs.
• Independently conducting a comprehensive wrap-report including program summary, statistical graphics, and recommendations for future success.
• Supporting additional community programming if opportunities arise.

Festival Associate Manager, Youth Programming

Festival Associate Manager responsible for youth programming at Sundance Institute. Overseeing film screenings and community outreach for young audiences.

The Festival Associate Manager, Transportation is charged with assisting in the management of operations and logistics for all things related to transportation for the Sundance Film Festival.
Working closely under the direction of the Festival Manager, Transportation, the Associate Manager supports furthering Sundance Institutes commitment to introducing the work of independent artists to new audiences by ensuring transportation logistics for the annual Festival are a success.
This temporary position works full-time from Monday, November 17, 2025 through Friday, February 6, 2026 and will be required to work extended hours, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet key deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned.
This position must be based within a commutable distance to our Park City, UT office in order to work onsite in a hybrid capacity throughout its employment.
There will be ample opportunity for remote work leading up to the Festival in January.
Top priorities include but are not limited to Developing training materials, conducting training, and creating schedules for volunteer shifts.
Conducting pre- and post-Festival inventory for transportation supplies and equipment and signage, ensuring all items are returned to storage or vendors by contract deadlines.
Organizing and hanging all Festival transportation and parking signage, including supervising installations by volunteers.
Determining lighting, signage, and safety needs for shuttle stops and adjacent walking paths.
Overseeing set-up and teardown of shuttle stops for the Festival.
Working with the Works Crew Coordinator, overseeing the snow and ice removal and recycling and garbage removal plans to provide safe and clean shuttle stops.
Monitoring patio heaters at shuttle stops, calling Works Crew/Production for service when needed.
Updating transportation documents and manuals.
Managing Transportation volunteers, including providing direction, disciplinary action, conflict resolution, and performance reviews according to policies and procedures in conjunction with Volunteer Resources.
Providing direction to parking attendants during special screenings and events as requested by the Manager.
Supporting the Manager with other projects and tasks as needed and assigned.
Completing a comprehensive written wrap report as directed.

Festival Associate Manager, Transportation

Festival Associate Manager, Transportation managing transportation logistics and volunteers for Sundance Institute’s Film Festival. Oversee shuttle stops, signage, and inventory from Park City, Utah.

communications

• Shaping and executing communications and press strategy for the Sundance Institute.
• Crafting key external communications and securing opportunities among trade and consumer media to generate media exposure and positive publicity for the organization and its programs.
• Supporting the brand narrative.
• Creating and managing Festival publicity and live event campaigns and overseeing all details related to media.
• Cultivating and maintaining an existing network of strong relationships with journalists and liaising with contacts to shape, develop, and pitch stories to secure news stories and features on the Institute and its programs.
• Writing, editing, and performing targeted distribution of organizational communications, including announcements, articles of various lengths, blog posts, speeches, quotes, and news releases.
• Shaping narratives and pitching story ideas that align with the Institutes priorities and goals.
• Leading employees, including selecting and training highly effective individuals, delegating appropriate and meaningful work while providing direction, feedback, and support to ensure employees understand responsibilities and are effective in their roles.
• Overseeing press lines, interviews, photo calls, and publicity activities, including all preparation and organization, briefings, guiding the team, and coordination with media.
• Managing key duties for the Sundance Film Festival, including securing coverage, managing staff, overseeing press lines, working with film teams, organizing information, drafting and approving communications, approving film information and materials, and prepping key messaging.
• Conducting detailed reviews of news releases, including those issued by Institute collaborators to ensure consistency in message.
• Collaboratively managing agencies and contractors in pursuit of Institute goals.
• Actively ensuring best practices are applied and staying abreast of trends and progressive approaches to publicity.
• Crafting and developing talking points, Q&As, quotes, statements, speeches, and messages on behalf of Institute employees.
• Serving as the primary logistical and administrative lead for the Sundance Film Festival press accreditation process, including managing application setup, review workflows, deadlines, status communications, and approvals in alignment with Institute guidelines.

Temporary Associate Director, Communications

Temporary Associate Director, Communications overseeing public relations and media strategies for Sundance Institute. Engaging with journalists, crafting communications, and leading Festival publicity initiatives.

events

• The Manager, Event Operations is responsible for managing all aspects of event planning and execution for the Sundance Institute.
• Focus on leading Sundance Film Festival events.
• Manage a team seasonally, handle budgets, negotiate with vendors, and ensure a positive experience for all attendees.
• Work closely with the Associate Director to create and update operational and logistical plans, manage timelines and procedures.
• Build and manage annual events budgets, prepare contracts for approval, and collaborate with various departments.

Manager, Event Operations

Manager of event operations overseeing the planning and execution of events for the Sundance Institute. Leading a team to ensure successful event delivery and positive attendee experiences.

• Guiding the editing, fact-checking, and proofreading of the Festival Program Guide, website content, and additional publications
• Supervising two to six editors, including assigning tasks, managing workloads, tracking deadlines, and providing training on in-house style
• Making on-the-spot style decisions and assisting in updating the style guide
• Reviewing and approving the editors work; providing honest, direct feedback; and resolving conflicting ideas with the editors, writers, and other stakeholders
• Writing, editing, and proofreading editorial content and on-site coverage of the Festival
• Building and publishing editorial pieces within the Festival Content Management System (CMS)

Festival Manager

Festival Manager overseeing editorial integrity for Sundance Film Festival. Responsible for managing editors, quality assurance of Festival content, and team leadership.

content-creator

• Generating and producing content optimized for multiple platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) based on campaign direction.
• Participating in creative brainstorms and strategy sessions with the Associate and Assistant Directors.
• Applying trend analysis and platform insights to guide content decisions.
• Shooting, editing, and delivering video and still photography assets for use in ads, course previews, event marketing, and behind-the-scenes content.
• Creating compelling visual narratives tailored to social audiences.
• Managing and maintaining visual content for all Collab social media platforms, consulting with the Content Producer as needed.
• Adjusting tactics based on content performance, utilizing real-time platform analytics.
• Collaborating with the Assistant Director on scheduling content via the editorial calendar.
• Identifying and supporting influencer partnerships.
• Producing, enrolling, and executing content in collaboration with influencers aligned with brand and campaign goals.
• Contributing creative copy and visuals that drive interaction and conversation across platforms.
• Supporting community connection through responsive, on-brand storytelling.
• Tracking engagement metrics and providing feedback to the broader marketing team.
• Using learnings to iterate and improve future creative outputs.

Content Creator

Content Creator for Sundance Collab's digital marketing team, producing engaging content for social and paid media channels. Overseeing visual storytelling and content performance to grow aspiring filmmaker communities.

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