POSITION OVERVIEW
The Festival Associate Manager, Publishing Database, is charged with coordinating the workflow of information for digital and print Festival publications, including gathering information, securing approvals, entering information into the database, and ensuring accuracy in final publications for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival.
This temporary position works full time (40 hours per week) from Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to Monday, January 25, 2027. This is a fully remote role that may be based out of any of our operating states and does not require any onsite work duties. 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…
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Gathering, trafficking, and auditing information for print and digital publications of the Sundance Film Festival.
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Entering information into the database in accordance with detailed standards.
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Communicating with interdepartmental stakeholders about database updates in a timely manner and assisting with troubleshooting.
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Proofreading, including ensuring that final publications match the database exactly and adhere to Institute house style.
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Editing and fact-checking various publications and documents as assigned.
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Exporting reports from the database as needed.
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Working with the Festival Manager, Editing; Editors; and year-round Institute staff to support other tasks related to the publishing process.
You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:
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Legal authorization to work in the United States.
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3 years of experience with databases, data entry, publications, proofreading, project management, or related.
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Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a variety of people.
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Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
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Ability to maintain confidential information.
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Detail-oriented with the ability to audit work to avoid mistakes and perform tasks accurately.
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Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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Experience with copyediting and familiarity with The Associated Press Stylebook.
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Proficiency with Airtable and Google Drive and knowledge of HTML a plus.
You will be successful in this role if you…
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Identify mistakes both big and small.
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Showcase your eye for detail and accuracy in your work.
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Demonstrate confidence in making decisions under tight deadlines.
In addition to an hourly pay of $24.50, this position* is eligible for benefits & perks, highlights include:
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Paid sick leave and Institute holidays
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Employee assistance program
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Employee Wellness Initiatives
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Sundance Film Festival passes and benefits (varies each year)
*Applications open 09/30/2026 and will be accepted for at least one week
Skills Required
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Three years of experience with databases, data entry, publications, proofreading, project management, or related work
- Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy auditing skills
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience with copyediting
- Familiarity with The Associated Press Stylebook
- Proficiency with Airtable and Google Drive
- Knowledge of HTML
What We Do
Sundance Institute is a globally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to championing independent voices in storytelling. Its mission is to discover, support, and inspire independent film, media, and theatre artists from the United States and around the world. By providing resources and platforms, including the acclaimed Sundance Film Festival, the Institute connects innovative creators with global audiences to ignite empathy and inspire meaningful change.
