Festival Coordinator, Press Information
Sundance Film Festival
Park City, UTThis was removed by the employer on 10/11/2016 3:17:00 PM PST
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Festival Coordinator, Press Information
Park City, UT
WHO WE ARE: We find, love, and share the best independent stories in the world. From our offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and Park City we work for and with storytellers to give them whatever they need to take their work to the next level. We also present the Sundance Film Festival and other programs for audiences to discover the most compelling independent film, theatre, and new media. Ranging from Human Resources professionals to film curators and everyone in between, it takes a diverse set of skills to do all that we do. Because our global ambitions can stretch our non-profit resources, we rely heavily and often on creativity, ingenuity, and teamwork. And we're always on the hunt for the ideas and the people who can help us do it better. Each of our three offices has its own culture. All are united in our commitment to the mission and the values that drive our work.
As a champion and curator of independent stories for the stage and screen, Sundance Institute provides and preserves the space for artists in film, theatre, film composing, and digital media to create and thrive. We produce the Sundance Film Festival and other public events throughout the year, as well as a wide array of programs supporting emerging creators as they develop and produce new work across the U.S. and around the world.
DATES WORKED: 11/07/2016-2/24/2017
CONSIDERATIONS: Extended hours, weekend work, and some holidays will be required leading up to and during the Film Festival. Position may be housed in Park City during the Festival.
POSITION SUMMARY: Coordinates press coverage on the Sundance Institute and its programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Monitors press coverage, posts key pieces to the website, enters coverage in database, and creates press coverage reports.
• Liaises with other members of the press team to ensure database information is accurate and current.
• Coordinates sending artist surveys and compiles information gathered from surveys to share with archives and demographics team.
• Provides customized facts and figures to departments as requested.
• Researches and verifies facts and figures about the Festival, such as first-time filmmakers, filmmakers by country of origin, short films, submissions numbers, etc.
• Is department point of contact for the Media Center and ensures press working in center have accurate information to navigate the Festival.
• Schedules interviews with publicists and coordinates logistical aspects of the media interview space.
• Trains, supervises and evaluates Media Center volunteers and clip report volunteers.
• Creates a Sundance Film Festival clip book.
• Works press lines and drafts releases as directed.
• Writes a comprehensive wrap report as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Employee has legal authorization to work in the United States.
• 2 years experience preparing media reports.
• Bachelor's degree in communications preferred.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Photoshop, FileMaker Pro, Gmail, Google Drive and Calendar.
• HTML skills preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
• Strong customer service skills.
• A professional attitude and demeanor (tact, sensitivity, and diplomacy).
• Detail oriented, able to audit work to avoid mistakes, and perform tasks accurately.
• Ability to think and act quickly under pressure.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested and qualified applicants may apply by completing an online application at, https://sundancejobs.applicantpro.com/jobs/453743-14432.html
OUR MISSION: 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.
Sundance Institute is dedicated to equal opportunity employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.