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Associate Director, Member Relations, Awards Administration
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesLos Angeles, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 May 2026
💰 $92,000/yr($90,000/yr – $92,000/yr)
About the role
Associate Director, Member Relations, Awards Administration
Department: Member Relations and AwardsReports to: Vice President, Member Relations and Awards Administration
Job Type: Full-time – Regular
Job Classification: Salaried (Exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – 8949 Wilshire
Compensation: $90,000.00 - $92,000.00
Summary/Objective:
The Associate Director provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Vice President, Member Relations and Awards Administration. This role leads and develops the year-round administrative and logistical support for the International Feature Film Award category and serves as the primary liaison for the Directors and Writers Branches, supporting all related business functions, including rules, membership review, award submissions, etc.
The Associate Director oversees one direct report (Senior Coordinator) and supports a wide range of meetings, events, and special projects, including Executive Committees, Subcommittees, Task Forces, Board of Governors, branch and category events, Oscar Week programming, the Oscars, related events, and Member Receptions.
This position requires a highly organized, proactive, and diplomatic professional who demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and strong ethical standards. The ideal candidate is globally aware, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and able to anticipate needs while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, innovative thinking, and a collaborative mindset are essential to support workflow improvements and cross-functional partnership.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Report directly to the Vice President, Member Relations and Awards Administration on all matters related to the International Feature Film Award category and its year-round submissions process.
- Lead the management and facilitation of Branch Executive Committee meetings, Task Forces, and subcommittee meetings as needed, including scheduling, preparing, and presenting material as it relates to the Directors, International Feature Film Award, and Writers branches and categories.
- Support the awards administration process and special projects.
- Create and maintain data, demographics, records, and documents pertaining to the International Feature Film, Directors Branch and Writers Branch.
- As the branch liaison, work towards developing further member engagement through Branch member events, programs and initiatives.
- Maintain organized and consistent meeting minutes and reports including attendance numbers for immediate delivery for executive review.
- Organize and oversee the delivery of required materials for film submissions in the International Feature Film, Writing and Directing categories, including physical and digital media.
- Create, review, proofread, and edit a variety of documents, press releases, and communications for accuracy, proper formatting, and spelling to ensure consistent and correct output.
- Build and maintain year-round diplomatic relationships with the global organizations submitting to the International Feature Film Award, including independent filmmakers, film organizations, and commissions.
- Main consistent contact with all International Feature Film Award voters and respond to questions and concerns related to the voting process.
- Oversee all International Feature Film Award technical system building in conjunction with the Academy IT team.
- Facilitate year-round communication between the Awards team and other departments, Selection Committees, film distributors, filmmakers, Academy Members, Executives, and the public.
- Promptly respond to inquiries and issues regarding rules and bylaws by overseeing 3 email inboxes related to the International Feature Award.
- Oversee organization and production shortlist screenings related to the International Feature Film Award.
- Produce and lead events, receptions, or gatherings (live or virtual) related to the International Feature Film Award, the Directors Branch, and the Writers Branch, includ
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