Festival Manager, Editing

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Festival Manager, Editing, is charged with upholding the editorial integrity of various print and digital publications for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. This position will train and oversee a small team of seasonal employees.
Working closely under the Associate Editorial Director and the Associate Editorial Manager, this temporary position works full time (40 hours per week) from Wednesday, November 5, 2025 through Tuesday, February 3, 2026 and requires extended hours, including evenings and weekends to meet key deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned. The majority of this position�s work can be conducted remotely out of any of our operating states, until the department comes together in Park City, UT in January to support the in-person elements of the Festival.
Top priorities include but are not limited to�
• Guiding the editing, fact-checking, and proofreading of the Festival Program Guide, website content, and additional publications.
• Supervising two to six editors, including assigning tasks, managing workloads, tracking deadlines, and providing training on in-house style.
• Making on-the-spot style decisions and assisting in updating the style guide.
• Reviewing and approving the editors� work; providing honest, direct feedback; and resolving conflicting ideas with the editors, writers, and other stakeholders.
• Writing, editing, and proofreading editorial content and on-site coverage of the Festival.
• Building and publishing editorial pieces within the Festival Content Management System (CMS).
You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• 3 years of editing experience.
• Advanced knowledge of writing, grammar, usage, spelling, and The Associated Press Stylebook � including the ability to train others.
• Working knowledge of databases, including Airtable, along with proficiency in Google Drive.
• Leadership skills with a background that includes managing people.
• Outstanding communication skills to work effectively with a wide variety of people, including the ability to negotiate editorial calls in a tactful manner and respond gracefully to suggestions and feedback from the editor, writers, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
You will be successful in this role if you�
• Identify mistakes both big and small.
• Showcase your eye for detail and accuracy in your work.
• Demonstrate confidence in making decisions under tight deadlines.
• Create a team atmosphere of creativity and camaraderie while working toward common goals.
• Manage unexpected elements with ease.
In addition to a weekly pay of $1,069.62 to $1,320.00*, 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)
*Location will be taken into consideration when making the final offer.
*Applications open 10/06/2025 and will be accepted for at least one week

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-021qz6-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.