Awards & Membership Manager

MANAGER, AWARDS & MEMBERSHIP

Status: FULL TIME – EXEMPT

Compensation:     $69,000 - $71,000

Location – Hybrid (3 days in office currently; subject to change)

Applicant must reside in Los Angeles metro area    

Reports to: Senior Manager, Awards & Membership

About Us:

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, founded in 1946, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing telecommunication arts and sciences and nurturing creative leadership in the television industry. The Television Academy comprises over 26,000+ members from 31 professional peer groups, including performers, directors and producers to name a few.

The Television Academy recognizes excellence among its peers with the Emmy award, culminating in the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast each fall. The Television Academy also produces several other awards shows and a variety of activities and events for its members throughout the year. These events are featured across the Academy's digital platforms and in its award-winning emmy magazine.

About the Role:

As the Manager, Awards and Membership, you’ll manage awards submissions and membership matters for a designated set of Academy peer groups. From reviewing Emmy Awards submissions to supporting members and Governors, your work will help shape the future of television’s most prestigious honors. You'll also play a key role in integrating diversity and inclusion best practices across membership and awards requirements.

What You’ll Do:

Awards Administration

• Review and process Emmy Awards submissions, ensuring accuracy and proper categorization.
• Manage electronic ballot preparation and screening/voting panels.
• Support nominee RSVPs, seating arrangements, and awards logistics.
• Track financials related to submission fees, ticket purchases, and certificate orders.
• Collaborate with Governors and Peer Group Executive Committees (PGECs) to refine rules and procedures.

Membership Management

• Oversee new membership applications and ongoing eligibility verification.
• Research and validate member credits, process approvals/denials, and manage notifications.
• Support Governors with peer group executive meetings, member outreach events, and the Governor nominating process.
• Identify initiatives to grow and engage the Academy’s membership base.

What We're Looking For:

• Detail-Oriented & Organized: You can manage multiple priorities and deadlines seamlessly.
• Strong Communicator: Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with members, executives, and industry professionals.
• Team Player & Independent Thinker: You work well in collaboration and can take initiative when needed.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); familiarity with database systems is a plus.
• Flexible & Dedicated: Willingness to work extended hours, especially during peak months (April, May, August, and September).

What You Bring:

• BA/BS degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in membership services, customer service, or awards administration
• Background in the entertainment industry or knowledge of television is a plus

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about television, awards, and membership engagement. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where organization, attention to detail, and collaboration are key.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. As the organization continues to evolve, duties or tasks may change without impacting the overall job description.  

Ready to join us? Submit your resume and cover letter via email to careers@televisionacademy.com.

*The expected salary range for this position is $69,000 - $71,000 annually. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education depending on experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a flexible hybrid work environment, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; pension plan, optional retirement plan; flexible spending accounts; generous time off policies; professional development resources, and much more.

At the Television Academy, we believe in and support workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, family care status, sexual orientation, and beliefs. If you have the skills, and the passion to make an impact in the television industry and enjoy an enthusiastic work environment where differences of opinion and diverse backgrounds are respected and welcomed, then we want to hear from you!