SVP, Awards & Integrated Communications

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Vice President of Awards Strategy & Integrated Communications will lead the strategic vision, execution, and innovation behind awards campaigns and high-impact initiatives across premium scripted and unscripted entertainment. This executive will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive awards strategies that elevate the studio's content, talent, and brand visibility within the industry and among key voting bodies. The SVP will lead high-impact multi-title projects, including media events and developing and executing cross-platform storytelling initiatives. The role requires crafting compelling narratives that resonate with industry stakeholders, talent, and audiences, while aligning with broader marketing and publicity goals.

Responsibilities:

Awards Strategy & Campaign Leadership:

• Strategic Awards Campaign Development
• Develop and oversee awards campaigns for Emmy®, Golden Globe®, Guild Awards, and other major industry honors
• Ensure compliance with Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, HFPA, and Guild rules and regulations
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver compelling campaigns that drive nominations and wins
• Coordinate closely with studios and independent production companies to streamline awards strategies across the portfolio
• Maintain visibility into all unscripted submissions–ensuring clarity on what each production company is submitting–and proactively encourage independent handling of submissions for non-priority series to optimize internal resources and focus
• Maintain awareness of international awards programs and ensure strategic alignment where applicable
• Partner closely with marketing, publicity, creative, executive leadership, and external agencies to align on goals and execution
• Keep relevant documents and trackers organized and up to date and manage the overall awards budget
• Exercise excellent communication and alignment with NBCUniversal's Awards Submissions Agency to ensure all necessary materials are collected and submission deadlines are met

Integrated Communications & Media Planning:

• Design and execute innovative press strategies that blend earned, paid, and influencer engagement
• Oversee strategic media buying and integrated press planning to reach targeted voter and media audiences
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to amplify campaign messaging across platforms

Talent Relations & Industry Engagement:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with talent, representatives, guilds, and key industry stakeholders
• Manage talent participation in press events, screenings, panels, and campaign activations
• Leverage earned influencer engagement to organically extend campaign reach
• Effectively communicate awards strategy to key stakeholders, including talent, talent representatives, and creative partners
• Serve as a strategic and enthusiastic liaison to producers, articulating campaign goals with clarity and confidence to foster alignment, engagement, and buy-in

Events & Special Projects:

• Lead the strategy for high-profile media events, screenings, and activations tied to multi-title press activations and/or tied to awards campaigns
• Collaborate with experiential marketing, events, and production teams to deliver high-impact, immersive experiences tied to awards campaigns or brand milestones
• Ensure events and activations are strategically aligned with content launches, awards windows, and cultural moments, campaign goals, and voter engagement

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Manage a high-performing team of awards strategists, publicists, and project leads
• Partner closely with marketing, publicity, creative, and executive leadership to align on goals and execution
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on awards positioning and industry trends

Integrated Communications & Brand Storytelling:

• Strategic Brand Narrative Development