Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Editorial Assistant, Publications

Status: FULL TIME – NON-EXEMPT

Reports to: VP, Content and Editor in Chief

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

Applicant must reside in Los Angeles metro area      

***THE TELEVISION ACADEMY IS A MANDATORY VACCINATION EMPLOYER***

Summary of Position

The Editorial Assistant provides support to the entire emmy publications staff. Duties include assistance with editorial, advertising, subscriptions, content production and general administration for print and digital.

Duties and Responsibilities

Editorial

• Attends editorial planning meetings.
• Conducts editorial research and provides fact-checking and proofreading as needed.
• Sources images from networks, Invision or other press sites. 
• Compiles photo and fashion credits. 
• Retrieves and provides content from the Digital Asset Management system.
• Researches talent representation; contacts publicists and other media reps. 
• Circulates galleys for pre-publication review. 

Advertising

• Adds individuals to the comp list and mails out copies of the magazine as needed.
• Gathers and sends proofs to printer before production of each issue.

Subscriptions

• Maintains subscriptions and processes sales of subscriptions and single issues for Academy members and nonmembers.
• Responds to inquiries from subscribers regarding missing issues.
• Provides subscription figures of mailing list to editors.
• Mails subscription renewal notices.
• Creates comp list prior to mailing of each issue.
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Administrative

• Processes billing and other department paperwork.
• Tracks publications invoicing in Excel.
• Responds to phone and email queries.
• Distributes magazines and programs throughout the Academy as needed.
• Other general office tasks as needed (photocopying, maintaining supplies, etc.)

Digital

• Supports Print and Digital Content Editor in posting new content to Emmys.com as needed.
• Edits and writes copy across a range of areas: captions, meta descriptions, etc.
• Adapts emmy magazine content for publication on digital platforms.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in English, Journalism or related field
• Some editorial experience (may include internships) in publishing, media, public relations or related field.
• Interest in, and knowledge of, the television industry, including key companies, VIPs and trends in broadcast, cable and digital media.
• Strong writing, researching, reasoning and basic math skills. 
• Detail-oriented and dedicated to accuracy.
• Self-motivated, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Able to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Excellent customer-service skills, with professional phone and email manner.
• Familiarity with content management systems a plus.
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop a plus.
• Available to work evenings and/or weekends if required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Available to work evenings and/or weekends if required.

Personal and Professional Characteristics

• Positive attitude and responsive manner
• Flexibility amid changing priorities and assignments.
• Team player with positive, proactive, problem-solving attitude.
• Detail-oriented and dedicated to accuracy.
• Able to work independently and contribute to a team.
• Self-motivated, with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Disclaimer: This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.

Compensation

The salary rate for this position is $24 – $26 per hour ($50,000 – $54,000 annually). Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; pension plan, optional retirement plan; flexible spending accounts; generous vacation, sick and personal days; and much more.  

About Us

The Television Academy, based in the NoHo Arts District in North Hollywood, California, is a nonprofit organization devoted to celebrating and empowering storytellers to push the boundaries of what Television can be. The only major organization fully representing the television and broadband screen entertainment industry, it is made up of over 20,000 members, representing 31 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors and various other artisans, technicians, and executives.

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.

Only qualified applicants that submit a resume with cover letter to [email protected] will be considered.

At the Television Academy, we believe in and support workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. It is our belief 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, 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!

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

STEWARDSHIP & DONOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR

Full Time – Non-Exempt, Hybrid in-office 3 days

Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer

Range: $25 – $27/hr

Applicant must reside in Los Angeles metro area                      

Summary of Position

The Coordinator, Stewardship & Donor Relations will serve as a key member of the Television Academy Foundation’s Development team, supporting all fundraising, sponsorship and donor relations activities for the organization. The Coordinator will provide administrative support for donor stewardship projects, donor events, and donor communications and maintain the department fundraising database, ensuring donor records are accurate and updated in a timely manner. Additional responsibilities include drafting written correspondence, handling gift processing and reporting, assisting with fundraising event preparation and planning, and coordinating internal and external meetings. This position also will assist with the creation and dissemination of various stewardship communications including donor impact reports, acknowledgment letters, and digital communications and will serve as a first point of contact for the Development office.

The ideal candidate will have a positive, team-focused, collaborative disposition, a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, and an ability to interact with high-level donors, corporate sponsors, and board members. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Stewardship Coordination:

• Coordinate stewardship of individual, corporate, and foundation donor sponsors across multiple gift vehicles, including event-based sponsorships, annual giving, restricted giving, and endowment funds.
• Draft acknowledgment letters, program impact reports, board meeting decks, and other development communications.
• Coordinate and track corporate sponsorship invoices and sponsorship deliverables.  
• Conduct research on prospective donors and draft donor profiles. 
• Assist with project management for the Foundation’s key fundraising events, including private salon events and signature annual fundraiser.
• Assist the Manager, Corporate and Foundation Relations with fulfillment needs for the Foundation’s year-round auction program, including reporting, execution, and gift tracking for all sponsors and auction winners.
• Collaborate with other departments, including Event Production, Marketing, Design, and Finance on donations, sponsorships and fundraising event needs.  

Development Office Support:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for gift inquiries, answering email and phone inquiries in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner.
• Maintain Raiser’s NXT database, enter constituent records, run gift reports, and ensure general accuracy of all donor records and gift asks.
• Maintain calendar and schedule meetings, as needed, for the Chief Advancement Officer.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalency in directly related experience
• Minimum 2-3 years of administrative experience.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to compose, edit, and proof gift acknowledgment letters and donor impact reports.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Experience with Raiser’s NXT or similar CRM databases.
• Experience conducting research using online, databases and other research tools. 

Disclaimer: This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties occasionally.

Compensation

The targeted salary range for this position is $25/hr – $27/hr. Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; pension plan, generous vacation, sick and personal days; and much more base on eligibility.

COVID-19 Safety

The Academy requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exceptions as required by law.

Qualified applicants should submit resume and cover letter, to:

[email protected]

About Us

The Television Academy, based in the NoHo Arts District in North Hollywood, California, is a nonprofit organization devoted to celebrating and empowering storytellers to push the boundaries of what Television can be. The only major organization fully representing the television and broadband screen entertainment industry, it is made up of over 20,000 members, representing 31 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors and various other artisans, technicians, and executives.

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.

At the Television Academy, we believe in and support workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. It is our belief 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, the passion for making an impact in the television industry and enjoying an enthusiastic work environment where differences of opinion and diverse backgrounds are respected and welcomed, then we want to hear from you!

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Summary of Position

The primary responsibilities of the Social Media Creative Producer begin with the strategizing, production and posting of creative assets for the Television Academy Social Media team’s content rollouts on various owned-social platforms for Academy/Foundation initiatives. Additionally, the role will capture content and talent Q&A at various Television Academy related events such as Hall of Fame, College Television Awards, Emmy Nominee Receptions, Emmy Awards ceremonies and telecasts, as well as other related events and red carpets during the For Your Consideration (FYC) season to subsequently post on owned social media accounts for the Television Academy and Television Academy Foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ideating and producing highly-engaging visual assets and branding for various social media campaigns and content pieces including but not limited to:

• Templates for standard posts for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Instagram Story
• Infographics and Listicles
• Wallpapers
• Memes
• Gifs/Instagram Story stickers and filters
• Style guides
• Social Media toolkits
• Videos/Clips

• Shooting and capturing content and talent Q&A video at various Academy and industry-related events and award shows to post in real-time or as part of ongoing rollouts, with an eye on organization’s social media strategies to drive reach and engagement.
• Video editing and packaging inclusive of clipping and/or adding visual effects and music as needed.
• Video production utilizing existing and new content.
• Ensuring all content is optimized for the various social platforms and adheres to overall brand voice and strategy.
• Work cross-functionally with Digital, Design, Talent, and Marketing teams to ensure content is produced with suitable graphics/assets, optimized SEO, and ensure all assets are consistently on-brand and adhere to Academy guidelines.
• Copywriting and proofing.
• Assisting in creative content development initiatives for Television Academy, Television Academy Foundation and Emmy-related marketing efforts, with an eye towards new and innovative content styles/trends, driving consumer/member engagement, promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and taking advantage of platform-specific opportunities.
• Producing additional supplementary and creative content as needed.

 Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience required.
• 3-4 years of professional experience in content creation and producing creative assets preferably for a brand or entertainment client.
• Extremely proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially in video editing and effects.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and tools (specifically Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and working knowledge of TikTok) and experience with social media content creation.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines and multi-tasking; outstanding organization and time management skills, exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrates maturity, tact and diplomacy and maintains professionalism at all times, especially at events and red carpets, with talent and talent representation; flexible and adaptable.
• Experience in consistently shooting/interviewing celebrities or similar level of talent/individuals.
• Competency in Sprout (or similar web-based social scheduling system).
• Act as liaison between talent representation and Television Academy as needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including editorial, copywriting, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Works well with a team and with a range of creative people.
• Some evenings and weekends required.

Desired Qualities:

• Familiarity with motion graphic elements preferred but not required.
• Entertainment industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with current television shows and talent preferred.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this role is $60,000 – $70,000 annually.

Disclaimer: This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.

About Us

The Television Academy, based in the NoHo Arts District in North Hollywood, California, is a nonprofit organization devoted to celebrating and empowering storytellers to push the boundaries of what Television can be. The only major organization fully representing the television and broadband screen entertainment industry, it is made up of over 20,000 members, representing 30 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors and various other artisans, technicians and executives.

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.

Qualified applicants should submit resume, including links to portfolio and/or samples of previous work to:

[email protected]

As a condition of employment, the Academy will require all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but reasonable accommodations may be considered. It is the Television Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Television Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences