Animation Awards Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

The Awards team is looking for a dynamic professional to join the Animation Awards Team, preferably in New York. The ideal candidate will have an understanding and interest in this visual storytelling medium and be well-versed in submissions across animation awards for features and series.

The Role:

The Coordinator provides support to the Director of Animation Awards with the submissions process across Animated Features and Series by exercising excellent communication and alignment with Netflix's Awards Submissions Agency to ensure all necessary materials are collected and submission deadlines are met, as well as with Filmmakers/Creators on submission strategy and progress.

This includes gathering, tracking, and organizing all materials required for various submissions and managing Netflix's internal Animation Asset Awards Database. The Coordinator is able to foster clear and concise communication among all relevant internal parties, including but not limited to:
• Internal Awards
• Publicity
• Content
• Credits
• Screenings & Post Teams
• Filmmakers and Creators

They are extremely detail-oriented and have the ability to manage a high volume of production assets.

The Coordinator will have a strong knowledge of the animation awards landscape, an intimate understanding of rules and regulations across multiple awards races, and will serve as the main point of contact with Guilds/Awards organizations regarding questions about rules, regulations, and eligibility.

The Coordinator will also support the Animation Awards team on Features and Series campaigns by creating and updating filmmaker and creator campaign schedules, including:
• Booking travel
• Covering talent at events
• Working programmed events often during weekends and evenings
• Updating Awards Status Reports
• Managing the Animation Awards Tastemaker List

With the high volume of films and series the Animation Awards team works across, we are seeking a candidate who is self-motivated, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and unwavering attention to detail at all times.

This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires someone who is a proactive and positive thinker, and able to exercise good judgment while dealing with a high volume of tasks.

Qualifications:
• Proven ability to manage and execute the submission process for animation awards, including both feature films and series
• Strong knowledge of Guilds and Academies, including but not limited to AMPAS, ATAS, NATAS, ANNIES, VES, PGA, ACE, ADG, MPSE, CAS, CSA, NBR, CCA, Golden Globes, Annecy, and more
• Ability to stay highly aligned with multiple cross-functional teams
• Strong asset management skills
• Ability to prioritize a heavy workload
• At least 3+ years of professional experience, ideally within the Entertainment Awards or Publicity industry
• Passion and curiosity for the evolving entertainment landscape with a strong working knowledge of the awards space, with an emphasis on animation
• Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly to meet deadlines while displaying good judgment

Personality Attributes:
• High energy, motivated, and able to work in a very fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with exceptional follow-through, organization, and attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills; able to multitask and prioritize a high-volume workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills