Manager, Awards - Ceremonies & Ticketing

Overview

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 our 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 our 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 Include:

• Lead in curating, sending, and tracking for select award ceremony invitations and RSVPs for talent, nominees, and executives
• Support festival ticketing across major UCAN film festivals for filmmakers, internal executives, external partners and key stakeholders
• Staff and attend select award ceremonies and events, and be point of contact with 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. Use 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 with 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.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.