Hybrid Content Creator

at Sundance Institute

• Job title: Content Creator
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $59,000 - $70,000 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 3 years in digital content production, ideally in entertainment, e-learning, or social-first campaigns.
• Portfolio showcasing video and social-first creative work required.
• Proficiency using a DSLR/mirrorless camera, and general lighting and sound production experience.
• Video editing skills including, proficiency with Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve and basic color grading.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Google Slides.
• Strong copy writing skills to create effective captions for social and paid media.
• Familiarity with Instagram Insights, TikTok Analytics, YouTube Studio.
• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to remain adaptable and deadline-oriented.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 25 paid Institute holidays plus accrued vacation time
• Paid sick, family, and medical leave
• Employee Wellness initiatives
• 401(k) with automatic 3% employer contribution after one year of employment
• Sundance Film Festival passes and benefits (varies each year)