Head of Communications & Reputation

TAPP Film; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

25 holidays plus vacation time

Paid sick, family, and medical leave

Employee Wellness initiatives

401(k) with 3% employer contribution

Sundance Film Festival passes andbenef

Sundance Film Festival passes andbenef

Job summary

Sundance Institute is seeking a Director of Communications to lead the Institute’s communications function, media relations, and reputation strategy in alignment with the CMBCO’s enterprise priorities.

Reporting to the Chief Marketing, Brand and Communications Officer, the Director will advise senior leaders, guide crisis and issues communications, manage the Communications team, and oversee budgets and external partners.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, PR, media relations, or a related field.
• Experience setting communications strategy and advising executives.
• Experience leading crisis or issues communications.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Set Institute-wide communications and reputation strategy.
• Advise senior leaders on positioning, opportunities, and risks.
• Lead crisis and issues communications.
• Directly manage the Associate Director and Communications team.
• Oversee budgets, agencies, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align strategies.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive advisory

Crisis communications

Leadership & people management

Writing & editing

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

Sundance Institute is seeking a Director of Communications to lead the Institute’s communications function, media relations, and reputation strategy in alignment with the CMBCO’s enterprise priorities.

Reporting to the Chief Marketing, Brand and Communications Officer, the Director will advise senior leaders, guide crisis and issues communications, manage the Communications team, and oversee budgets and external partners.