Festival Liaison, Public Relations

Sundance Institute

. Organize publicity and artist team relationships for films, events, artists, and Institute programs showcased at the Sundance Film Festival .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public relations and media relations, with strong organizational and communication skills essential for managing publicity efforts and coordinating events. Proficient in handling media inquiries and maintaining databases while ensuring attention to detail and confidentiality.

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Public Relations ExperienceMedia Relations SkillsEvent CoordinationOutstanding Communication SkillsDatabase Management

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Hard Skills

Public RelationsMedia RelationsEvent PublicityDatabase ManagementMedia Coverage Tracking

Soft Skills

Outstanding Written CommunicationOutstanding Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Google Products

Industry Keywords

Film Industry KnowledgeFestival CoordinationPress Line ManagementPublicity Information CompilationConfidential Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organize publicity and artist team relationships for films, events, artists, and Institute programs showcased at the Sundance Film Festival
Serve as the main publicity touch point between film/project teams and internal departments
Facilitate key assets workflow and handle incoming publicity-related inquiries
Oversee press lines onsite at the Festival
Coordinate with media on coverage of Festival-curated programs
Liaise with publicity, film, and artist teams to compile publicity information and maintain the Festival database
Draft media materials, project communications, and information
Collaborate on press announcements; organize and proofread project information; manage external and internal review processes
Act as the main point of contact for external teams representing Festival projects
Gather details, coordinate film-premiere logistics, and collaborate on press-line execution
Lead press lines and photo calls onsite and manage press participation at assigned events
Coordinate press-line materials for media
Manage media and support volunteers onsite
Participate in media outreach on program themes
Provide information, interviews, and resources; receive and route inbound media requests
Track media coverage and screening reports for assigned films and artists
Inform external teams of film/project updates and key details
Secure materials needed to publicize assigned films and events
Complete a comprehensive written wrap report

Requirements

What you’ll need

Legal authorization to work in the United States
2 years experience in public relations, media relations, communications, or special event publicity
Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate and work effectively with a variety of people
Ability to multitask and prioritize with strong time management skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidential information
Working knowledge of databases
Proficiency in Google Products preferred
Experience with large event public relations and knowledge of film and the film industry preferred
Ability to work full time (40 hours per week) from Wednesday, November 4, 2026 to Tuesday, February 2, 2027
Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends
Ability to work remotely out of an operating state, then work in Boulder, Colorado in January for in-person Festival elements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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