Job Description

The Festival Coordinator, Media Monitoring is charged with supporting the Sundance Institute Communications team through daily monitoring of all media coverage and preparing reports for the annual Sundance Film Festival.

Working closely under the direction of the Manager, Media Operations and Press Office, the Festival Coordinator, Media Monitoring plays an important role within the Media Relations team, helping to ensure an accurate picture of storytelling related to the Festival.

This temporary position works full time (40 hours per week) from Monday, January 11, 2027 to Friday, February 26, 2027. This is a fully remote role that may be based within a commutable distance to Boulder, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, Los Angeles, CA, or New York, NY. Extended hours, including evenings and weekends will be required at key points to meet deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned.

Top priorities include but are not limited to…

• Working closely with the Coordinator, Press Information to monitor a significant amount of press coverage for all mentions of Sundance Film Festival using our media monitoring system, web, and social media searches.
• Entering coverage in the database, and sending out daily press reports across the organization.
• Creating morning and evening daily press clip reports using our monitoring system.
• Auditing coverage for accuracy, and flagging incorrect coverage to appropriate teams.
• Collaborating on a comprehensive end of Festival press report.
• Monitoring and reporting on trade reviews, acquisition, and representation announcements.
• Creating aggregated data reports of media coverage.
• Supporting team members with other projects during peak times as needed.
• Writing a thorough wrap report with learnings and suggestions for improvement.

You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:

• 2 years experience in media relations, publicity, communications, marketing, data analysis, or related.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.
• Strong research and organizational skills, including attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong capability with Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables and advanced functions), working knowledge of databases, and proficiency in Google Products preferred.
• Working knowledge of media tracking platforms such as Cision or Muckrack is a plus.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

You will be successful in this role if you...

• Successfully collect data to create and distribute accurate, timely, and detailed information and reports.
• Demonstrate an attentiveness to detail in your daily work.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively prioritize to meet defined deadlines.
• Effectively contribute to the overall success of the team through support and collaboration.

In addition to an hourly pay of $22.25, this position* is eligible for benefits & perks, highlights include:

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

*Applications open 11/12/2026 and will be accepted for at least one week