Festival Associate Producer, Video Content

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Festival Associate Producer, Video Content is charged with executing marketing video content, such as Meet the Artist videos, Daily Recaps, and How to Fest videos assigned by the Content Producer related to the Festival.

Working closely under the direction of the Content Producer, Festival Associate Producer, Video Content supports Sundance Institute’s commitment to creating content that highlights the needed work of independent filmmakers, and the resources that Sundance Institute provides these artists..

This temporary position works full-time (40 hours per week) from Monday, October 26, 2026 to Friday, February 19, 2027 and will be required to work extended hours, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet key deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned. This position may be based within a commutable distance to Boulder, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, Los Angeles, CA, or New York, NY, until the department comes together in Boulder, CO in January to support the in-person elements of the Festival.

Top priorities include but are not limited to…

• Tracking video assets from raw footage to completed video edits, social cutdowns, and user-generated content (UGC).

• Responding to requests for photo and video from internal stakeholders, and support in creating daily schedules for on-the-ground capture.

• Be a key liaison between the Content Team and local vendors, contractors, and other local partners.

• Collaborating with stakeholders, creative teams, and Festival personnel on all projects to generate high-quality marketing materials.

• Working with the Content team to monitor production schedules to deliver initial cuts ahead of due dates, in order to allow adequate time for revisions prior to deadlines.

• Receiving and routing feedback and revisions for assigned content.

• Preparing assets for delivery with all requested accessibility measures and basic technical finishing.

• Handling producing duties as needed including, seeking approvals, gathering needed assets, etc.

• Acting as a point-person on the production team to help communicate to the team of Contractors in the lead-up and throughout the duration of the festival.

You have the following direct or transferable qualifications and skills:.

• 3 years of content producer experience, agency liaison experience, or related.

• Ability to solve problems proactively and positively.

• Strong leadership skills to manage a small team.

• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.

• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize effectively.

• Ability to maintain confidential information.

• Ability to move items up to 50 lbs.

• Working knowledge of databases along with proficiency in Google Products preferred.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

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

• Collaborate and communicate effectively within your team.

• Maintain a positive and proactive approach to video production.

• Ask questions and seek out the answers you need.

• Effectively prioritize and coordinate projects, keeping things organized to meet deadlines.

• Enjoy creating video content that spotlights independent artists and their work.

In addition to an hourly pay of $24.50, 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 9/11/2026 and will be accepted for at least one week