Manager, Awards

Our client, the world’s leading entertainment streaming service, is looking for a Manager, Awards.

This is an onsite, 9-month contract in Los Angeles, CA. You need to be located in the US and have no H1B Visa status. The hourly rate is up to $70.90 per hour plus benefits through Talent Table. There is no C2C.

The Role:

The Manager, Awards - Ceremonies & Ticketing will play an important role on the Talent Relations & Awards team across key UCAN award ceremonies, festivals, and events attended by the Client's nominees, talent, and executives. They will work on all aspects of award ceremony strategy and logistics, festival ticketing, invitation lists, RSVP and guest management, seating, and be on-site at key events managing the guest arrival process. They will work cross-functionally with various departments across Client's series, films, and documentaries, and will partner especially closely with the publicity teams to share and track information. They will also work with external partners and liaise with award ceremony and festival contacts, event producers, talent bookers, filmmakers/show-runners, and additional cast & crew, talent representatives, production partners, agencies, vendors, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Lead in curating, sending, and tracking select award ceremony invitations and RSVPs for Client's talent, nominees, and executives.
• Support festival ticketing across major UCAN film festivals for filmmakers, internal Client's executives, external partners, and key stakeholders.
• Staff and attend select award ceremonies and events, and be the point of contact for all on-the-ground event and ticket logistics.
• Coordinate logistics and staff high-level executives at ceremonies and events.
• Compile talent invite lists for filmmaker dinners and high-touch events.
• Work with cross-functional teams such as PR, Marketing, Content, Comms, Events, etc.

The Successful Candidate Is:

• Eager to go above and beyond to ensure a smooth and positive experience for event attendees.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities under deadlines and pressure.
• Personally organized and able to implement and create organizational systems for the team.
• Able to communicate confidently and effectively with internal and external partners to streamline communication and ensure the best possible representation of our Client.
• Comfortable working directly with high-level talent and executives.
• Meticulous about details, large and small. Proactive and thorough. They don’t need to be nudged or reminded about their tasks and responsibilities. They are not afraid to get their hands dirty.
• A sound thinker who can maturely approach challenges and obstacles. Able to troubleshoot problems but also knows when to ask for help. Uses good judgment to know when to escalate issues.
• Prepared to commit to working long hours during periods of heavy awards activity.
• Bonus if you already know Google Drive like the back of your hand. If not, you are quick to learn and adapt to new systems.

• Knowledgeable about awards, guilds/organizations, and has a general understanding of awards-qualifying rules and regulations.

   

Qualifications:

The successful candidate for Manager, Awards - Ceremonies & Ticketing will have at least 6 years of relevant entertainment experience either in a studio, network, awards, or film festivals. Experience in ticketing and/or award ceremonies is strongly preferred. Being personally passionate about awards and entertainment is a must. Candidates must demonstrate good judgment in high-pressure situations.