POSITION OVERVIEW
The Festival Editor is charged with editing, fact-checking, and proofreading Sundance Film Festival print and digital publications.
Working closely under the direction of the Festival Manager, Editing, the Editor will be required to work extended hours, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet deadlines and respond to on-call needs.
A total of six (6) roles are available. These roles may be based within a commutable distance to Boulder, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, Los Angeles, CA, or New York, NY. Four (4) of the six (6) available roles will support the in-person elements of the Festival on-site in Boulder, Colorado, while the other two may support remotely. These temporary positions work full time (40 hours per week) from Monday, November 9, 2026, to Wednesday, January 27, 2027, or Sunday, January 31, 2027.
Top priorities include but are not limited to…
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Editing, fact-checking, and proofreading the Festival Program Guide, website content, and additional publications.
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Enforcing house style to ensure consistency across Festival publications.
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Collaborating with writers, assisting the Festival Manager, Editing, by providing second reviews, and resolving conflicting opinions to make sound editorial decisions.
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Working with the Festival Manager, Editing, and the year-round Editorial team to support other tasks related to the editing process, on-site or remotely.
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Writing original blog content leading up to the Festival connected to the upcoming film slate.
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Generating additional written content during the Festival as needed and assigned.
You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:
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2 years of editing experience.
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Strong skills in writing, grammar, usage, spelling, and The Associated Press Stylebook.
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Outstanding communication skills to work effectively with a wide variety of people, including the ability to negotiate edits in a tactful manner and respond gracefully to suggestions, corrections, and feedback.
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Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and make decisions in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
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Working knowledge of databases, including Airtable, along with proficiency in Google Drive.
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Ability to maintain confidential information.
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Legal authorization to work in the United States.
You will be successful in this role if you…
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Identify mistakes both big and small.
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Enjoy solving problems and working collaboratively.
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Pay attention to detail while also keeping the bigger picture in mind.
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Demonstrate a passion for storytelling and the arts through your work.
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Have experience covering multiday events with tight turnarounds.
In addition to an hourly pay of $22.25, 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 10/14/2026 and will be accepted for at least one week
Skills Required
- At least 2 years of editing experience
- Strong writing, grammar, usage, spelling, and Associated Press Stylebook skills
- Outstanding communication and tactful negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Working knowledge of databases, including Airtable
- Proficiency in Google Drive
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Experience covering multiday events with tight turnarounds
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.
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