Festival Manager, Media Accreditation

Sundance Institute

Festival Manager managing all press accreditation for Sundance Institute's Film Festival. Overseeing logistical duties and communications for accredited media members.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeBoulder • California, Colorado, New York, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,111 per weekWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing press accreditation processes, including communication, organization, and logistical coordination. Proficient in media relations and adept at utilizing tools like Google Suite and Cision for effective data management and reporting.

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Media Relations ExperienceOutstanding Written Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProficiency in Google SuiteWorking Knowledge of Cision

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Hard Skills

Press Accreditation ManagementApplication ProcessingDemographic Data TrackingCredential DistributionEvent Support

Soft Skills

Verbal Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedAbility to Maintain Confidential Information

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteCisionMedia Tracking Platforms

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsCommunicationsPublicityMarketingPress Office Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading all aspects of press accreditation, including managing administrative and logistical duties to process assigned accreditation of media.
Overseeing the press accreditation office at the Festival and managing timely requests.
Planning, composing, and managing all communications relevant to accreditation including invitations to apply and badge participation details.
Processing accreditation applications, making recommendations, and leading application review meetings.
Communicating Festival details, accreditation types, and logistical information with media and publicists.
Tracking, parsing, and reporting press corps demographic data for journalists and publicists.
Handling credential distribution and organization process on site for accredited press and publicists.
Advising the Press Office team and other Institute departments on accredited press details, including partners.
Drafting and working closely with the team on press announcements, including press releases, media alerts, and pitches.
Supporting press lines, screenings, and events as assigned.
Managing multiple internal inboxes to assist with any questions or issues from press.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Legal authorization to work in the United States.
3 years experience in media relations, communications, publicity, public relations, marketing, or related.
Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.
Excellent organizational skills.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to audit work to avoid mistakes and perform tasks accurately.
Strong fluency and capability with Google Suite.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to work nights and weekends around events and key deadlines.
Working knowledge of databases along with proficiency in Google Products and of the media tracking platform Cision preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid sick leave
Institute holidays
Employee assistance program
Employee Wellness Initiatives
Sundance Film Festival passes and benefits (varies each year)