Executive Director, Communications & Reputation

Sundance Institute; Boulder, Los Angeles, New York, Salt Lake City (CO, CA, NY, UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid sick, family, and medical leave

Employee Wellness initiatives

401(k) with employer contribution

Sundance Film Festival passes andbenef

Job summary

Sundance Institute is seeking a Director, Communications to lead the Institute-wide communications, media relations, and reputation strategy. The role reports to the CMBCO and oversees the Associate Director and three managers, with hybrid work and residency in proximity to Boulder, CO.

The position drives messaging, crisis planning, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic executive counsel while advancing Sundance Institute’s mission and priorities in arts and film.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, publicity, media relations, or related field.
• Experience setting communications strategy and advising executives.
• Experience leading crisis or issues communications.
• Proven leadership of teams and talent development.
• Strong writing, editing, messaging, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, agencies, and resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead the Institute-wide communications strategy and reputation priorities.
• Advise senior leaders on positioning, opportunities, and risks.
• Lead crisis and issues communications with senior stakeholders.
• Directly manage and develop the Associate Director, Communications and managers.
• Oversee budget, agencies, and resource allocation to meet priorities.
• Cultivate national and international media relationships and opportunities.
• Collaborate across functions to align communications with organizational goals.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive advising

Crisis & issues comms

Media relations

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations/marketing or related field

Job description

Sundance Institute is seeking a Director, Communications to lead the Institute-wide communications, media relations, and reputation strategy. The role reports to the CMBCO and oversees the Associate Director and three managers, with hybrid work and residency in proximity to Boulder, CO.

The position drives messaging, crisis planning, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic executive counsel while advancing Sundance Institute’s mission and priorities in arts and film.