Episodic Program Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Seasonal Coordinator Episodic Program - Careers At Sundance Institute

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Seasonal Coordinator, Episodic Program will provide project coordination and administrative support to the Episodic Program, which aims to provide artists with tools, creative support, and industry exposure to develop their original series and pilot script. This position will support the team with scouting, tracking, cultivating, and facilitating between the program's artists and creative advisors.

Working closely under the Director, Episodic Program, this temporary position works full-time from Wednesday, April 2, 2025 through Friday, August 22, 2025. This is a hybrid position with a preference for candidates based in the greater Los Angeles area.

Top priorities for this position include, but are not limited to...
• Facilitating communications with Program Fellows, Creative Advisors, Industry Mentors, Panelists, Funders, and the Selection Advisory Committee to answer questions, collect lab materials, identify and track their needs, process and collect agreements, gather and track responses.
• Writing and editing program publications, bios, loglines, synopses as directed, route for approval, and partner with marketing to drive social media efforts throughout the year.
• Participating in the evaluation process for program submissions; read, evaluate, and make final selections with the team.
• Serving as the initial point of contact and program representative within Industry Members, including studio executives, producers, and artist agents and managers.
• Identifying unique talent with a focus on women and diverse voices within the episodic space and conducting outreach to these individuals and their representation to promote programs.
• Supporting alumni by providing feedback on new drafts and drafting letters of recommendation for funding and fellowship opportunities.
• Coordinating a full range of departmental administrative duties, including maintaining multiple google calendars, timelines, scheduling meetings, slotting participants of the program, booking travel, processing expense reports, drafting correspondences, in addition to others.
• Assisting with special projects as assigned
• Providing onsite logistical coordination and support during festivals, workshops, and panels.
• Collaborating with multiple departments to meet deadlines, set schedules, and ensure the needs of attending Program Fellows and Advisors are met.

You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• 2 years of TV/Film or Media entertainment administration, program coordination, or agency experience preferred.
• Experience reading and evaluating scripts and providing coverage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording, tracking, and issuing information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Interest and knowledge of the TV industry, including agencies, studios, networks and production companies.
• Knowledge of the episodic digital space, including creators, websites, and digital networks and a background in the TV industry preferred.
• Strong experience using Airtable, GoogleSuite, and Zoom preferred.

You will be successful in this role if you...
• Coordinate a full range of departmental administrative duties.
• Collaborate with your team to work effectively.
• Enjoy learning about artist-first pilot development and bring that into your work.

In addition to an hourly pay of $20.32/hr, this position is eligible for benefits & perks, highlights include:
• Paid sick leave and Institute holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Wellness Initiatives