SVP, Awards & Integrated Communications

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

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 for Bravo, NBC, Peacock and Universal Studio Group. 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 c