Media Accreditation Coordinator - Sundance Festival

Sundance Institute; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program

Employee Wellness Initiatives

Festival passes

Job summary

Sundance Institute in Boulder, CO is seeking a Festival Coordinator, Media Accreditation to manage day-to-day media accreditation for the Sundance Festival. You'll coordinate communications with media applicants, maintain data quality, and lead outreach to secure coverage while collaborating with sponsors and internal teams.

The role is based in our Boulder office with hybrid onsite work, and requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet deadlines. Apply by Sept 28, 2026.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• 2 years experience in media relations, marketing or related.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently learn tech related programs and databases.
• Excellent organizational skills including self-management of work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate media accreditation for all global media.
• Maintain accreditation applicant data in the database.
• Support outreach to media to cover the Festival.
• Process accreditation applications in a timely manner.
• Lead outreach for media crews and publicists needing accreditation.
• Set up approved applicants in CMS and PressApp.
• Collaborate with Technology Services on issues.
• Submit credential information and ensure deadlines.
• Serve as main contact for crews/publicists regarding status.
• Maintain credentialing system pre-Festival and onsite.
• Create reports and deliver to internal departments.
• Assist with at-Fest check-in and volunteer coordination.
• Support after-hours screenings and events.
• Provide comprehensive wrap report.

Skills

Legal work status

Media relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Time management

Google Workspace

Airtable

Cision/Muck Rack familiarity

Tools

Cision

Muck Rack

Job description

Sundance Institute in Boulder, CO is seeking a Festival Coordinator, Media Accreditation to manage day-to-day media accreditation for the Sundance Festival. You'll coordinate communications with media applicants, maintain data quality, and lead outreach to secure coverage while collaborating with sponsors and internal teams.

The role is based in our Boulder office with hybrid onsite work, and requires working evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet deadlines. Apply by Sept 28, 2026.