Coordinator, Awards

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The Coordinator, Awards will be part of Universal Television Entertainment (UTE) supporting the Awards team for the Communications group. Their day-to-day activities involve working across key brands including Bravo, Peacock, NBC and USG.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for Awards team for senior staff members on the team
• Gather content and oversee internal UTE Awards communications memos, as well as other relevant internal communications
• Help maintain, update, and track the awards budget
• Maintain awards and festivals calendar, as well as track and circulate competition deadlines and other key dates
• Assist with all aspects of the awards submissions process (including but not limited to gathering video/photo assets, verifying credit information, processing payment and notifying teams of approaching deadlines)
• Liaise with key awards partners including personal talent reps, outside specialty/awards consultants, vendors, mailing houses, etc.
• Oversee and update awards press contacts and mailing lists
• Maintains UTE Awards Screening Sites (gathering episodes, closed captioning files, loglines, artwork, etc.), including providing regular analytics and quality control
• Work alongside the internal teams (creative/marketing, media, publicity, social, content) to align on strategy
• Work closely with outside creative agencies to assist with creation of and various aspects of all FYC awards materials, including DVD screeners & packaging, blasts, invitations, postcards, mailers, FYC content, and ads
• Create itineraries for ceremony attendees, oversee booking transportation and travel, and act as a point of contact for nominees
• Help to organize awards show seating and ticketing, as well as assist with execution of sponsorship packages and program ads
• Cover awards screenings/events both during the workday and some after hours and weekends
• Maintain historical data for UTE, including tallies and accurate records of wins/nominations

Basic Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism
• 1+ year of professional experience preferably in communications or media relations
• 1+ year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Desired Characteristics: 

• Ability to juggle a heavy workflow and meet numerous deadlines and shifting priorities
• Exhibit strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and with a team
• Must be a clear, concise, and efficient writer, capable of tailoring messaging for a variety of audiences and formats
• Excellent understanding of social media
• Superior organization skills and high attention to detail
• Highly resourceful and a problem solver
• Ability to exercise a high level of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Must be a strong team player who can interface with talent and executives

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. 

Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000

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