Festival Manager, Print & Digital Publishing

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Festival Manager, Print and Digital Publishing is charged with leading the production of Festival print and digital publications, including overseeing the Festival editorial team. This position will have eight direct reports to assist in editing and creating publications.

Working closely under the Associate Editorial Director, the Festival Manager, Print and Digital Publications supports Sundance Institute’s commitment to reach and welcome new audiences to join us in celebrating independent storytelling at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

This temporary position works full time from Monday, September 12, 2022 through Friday, January 20, 2023 and will be required to work extended hours, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet key deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned. This position is based out of our Park City, UT office location in order to work onsite in a hybrid capacity throughout its employment.

Top priorities include but are not limited to…
• Overseeing the production of the digital Festival program guide, the printed Festival catalog, the press and industry guide, and additional print or digital publications as needed.
• Managing staff, including providing training, direction, feedback, mentorship, and support to ensure employees understand responsibilities and are effective in their roles.
• Managing publication production timelines and approvals internally and externally.
• Reviewing estimates and invoices for accuracy, obtaining approvals, and submitting them to the Marketing Budget Manager for timely payment.
• Overseeing and advising on edits to print and digital publications.
• Assisting in inputting edits using InDesign.
• Preparing and delivering files, and attending press checks with the Salt Lake City-based print vendor.
• Completing a comprehensive wrap report.

You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• 3 years of experience managing publication logistics or related.
• Leadership skills with a background that includes managing people.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign.
• Knowledge of print production methods.
• Strong conceptual, typography, and visual communication skills.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

You will be successful in this role if you...
• Work effectively with a variety of people and effectively manage a team to produce all assigned publications for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
• Remain organized and effectively manage timelines, while ensuring the team is on track to meet deadlines.

In addition to a weekly pay of $1,069.62, this position comes with awesome benefits & perks, including:
• Eligibility for paid sick leave and holidays
• Employee assistance program

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjw4qb-18-119-160-154-42 in your application.