Associate Manager Awards

Sonypictures; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Pictures Entertainment in Culver City is seeking an Associate Manager of Awards to shape and execute awards campaigns across the studio’s slate. This role serves as a key liaison to internal teams and external partners, coordinating submissions and campaigns.

Responsibilities include managing submission calendars, working with partners to gather assets, and providing on-site support at award events, with a focus on accuracy, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in entertainment awards at a studio, network, or agency.
• Knowledge and passion for domestic and international awards in TV.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work with a collaborative team.
• Willingness to work some nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee submission process for all domestic and international awards across all series slate.
• Coordinate calendars, submission grids, assets, reels and essays as needed.
• Collaborate with partner platforms to gather campaign information.
• Maintain historical awards nomination and win databases.
• Provide on-site support at ceremonies and manage tickets/travel.
• Manage budget and vendor invoices; support Talent Relations and PR.

Skills

Awards experience

Deadline driven

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

The Talent Relations and Publicity team for the TV Studio is looking for an Associate Manager of Awards to join our team in Culver City. This role willreport tothe Executive Director, Awards to help shape and execute the studio’s awards campaigns across their full series slate, including dramas, comedies, unscripted, kids, daytime, game shows and more. The Associate Manager of Awards will serve as a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, communicating priorities, collecting submission materials, maintaining historical databases, coordinating ceremony attendance, and any other opportunities that may arise.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee submission process for all domestic and international awards competitions across all SPT’s compete series slate, including: updating overall submission calendar; maintaining submission grids; obtaining photographic and clip assets; and creating reels, essays and other materials as needed
• Work closely with awards contacts at partner platforms to obtain submission and campaign information, supporting and supplementing their efforts where needed
• Liaise with awards organizations to obtain submission deadlines, submission requirements, ceremony details and all other necessary information
• Update and maintain SPT’s historical awards nomination and win databases
• Create and distribute regular press recap updates to internal stakeholders
• Organize tickets/table purchases and travel to ceremonies
• Maintain SPT screener site, including updating information and creative
• Work with talent and producers to develop and execute show-specific awards strategy, including routing submission lists, materials, and campaign plans
• Provide on-site support at FYC events and awards ceremonies, including (but not limited to) ordering DCPs, creating holding graphics, managing check-in and tracking/greeting talent, reps, press and moderators
• Supportbudget managementand work with finance on processing invoices and onboarding vendors
• Assist with overall Talent Relations and PR efforts as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience working in entertainment awards at a studio, network, or agency in a marketing and/or PR capacity
• Knowledge and passion for domestic and international entertainment awards - specifically in TV - including but not limited to Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, Actors (SAG), BAFTAs, Peabodys, CAFE Emmys, Daytime Emmys, NAACP Image Awards, and more
• Ability to work under deadline and have a positive attitude and collaborative spirit
• Flexibility with work schedule, including working some nights and weekends
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills are an absolute must, especially with tracking, inputting, and updating data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong press contacts with the ability to pitch and secure Awards-focused press features
• Working knowledge of the entertainment industry, especially in regard to below-the-line artisans and their specific roles
• Desire to identify opportunities to drive operational efficiencies

The anticipated base salary for this position is $80K to $90K. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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