Festival Copyeditor, Brand and Editorial

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Festival Copyeditor, Brand and Editorial is charged with upholding the editorial integrity of Sundance Institute by temporarily proofing and copyediting the Institute’s brand storytelling through the written word.

Working closely under the direction of the Associate Editorial Director and Associate Editorial Manager, the Copyeditor, Brand and Editorial supports Sundance Institute’s commitment to uplifting artists and independent storytelling by ensuring consistently high-quality copy and products, as well as working collaboratively with writers for our digital products, including our online platform and Sundance Collab.

This temporary position works full time (40 hours per week) from Monday, November 30, 2026, to Tuesday, January 5, 2027, and requires extended hours, including evenings and weekends to meet key deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned. This position may work remotely from within a commutable distance to Boulder, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, Los Angeles, CA, or New York, NY. The role requires flexibility, including extended hours, evenings, and weekends during peak periods, as well as travel to Institute locations, events, and meetings as needed.

Top priorities include but are not limited to…

• Editing, fact-checking, and proofreading copy across a wide range of channels.

• Developing, drafting, and publishing original copy for all Institute programs including editorial blogs, invitations, advertising copy, and other materials.

• Writing clear and compelling copy that connects with our varied audiences and drives action.

• Working with stakeholders from across the Institute to assess opportunities related to written content.

• Generating original ideas for new columns and editorial series that will appear on sundance.org and other platforms.

• Staying abreast of existing and new functions of the Content Management System (CMS) to ensure efficiency.

• Serving as a guardian for our house style guidelines, making periodic updates and additions as necessary.

• Mining Sundance Institute in the service of brand impact storytelling, helping to position the Institute as a leader in the industry.

• Keeping informed on culture across different platforms and audiences, and finding ways for the Institute to participate in relevant conversations.

You have the following direct or transferable qualifications and skills:

• 2 years experience editing and copywriting content for print and online publications.

• In-depth knowledge of AP style and entertainment feature editing.

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

• Ability to maintain confidential information.

• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and make decisions in a timely manner to meet deadlines.

• Working knowledge of databases, including Airtable, along with proficiency in Google Drive.

• Experience working with a range of content management systems (CMS).

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

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

• Successfully collaborate across departments to meet deadlines and goals.

• Identify mistakes both big and small.

• Pay attention to detail while also keeping the bigger picture in mind.

• Provide insights and recommendations without being asked.

• Work efficiently to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.

• Successfully engage in problem-solving and work around editorial issues that arise.

• Draw on a strong familiarity of the film industry, entertainment media landscape, and film production to inform your work.

• Demonstrate a passion for independent storytelling in the work that you create.

• Are naturally curious and enjoy searching for “the story within the story.”

• Consistently deliver your projects on time and with excellence in execution.

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 10/22/2026 and will be accepted for at least one week