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Awards (Film) Events Assistant, UK Publicity, Film Awards
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Awards (Film) Events Assistant, UK Publicity, Film Awards
Awards (Film) Events Assistant, UK Publicity, Film Awards
Contract: FTC (September 2026 – February 2027)
Start Date: August 2026
Experience: Entry Level
About DDA
DDA is a leading global creative marketing and strategic communications agency working within entertainment and brands, with offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, and Dubai. We offer bespoke services and a truly global reach, tailoring our solutions to clients such as:
- Festivals
- Networks and platforms
- Producers and distributors
- Creators and financiers
- Government organisations
- Brands
Our services include:
- US and UK Film, Series, and Games Publicity & Influencer Campaigns
- Awards Campaigns
- Strategic Consumer and Corporate Communications
- Influencer Management & Social Media Campaigns
- Creative Studios & Brand Partnerships
- International and Festival publicity
- Live Event Design & Production
- Live Content Production
- International Festival Event Management & Logistics
About the Role
Our UK Publicity team is expanding, and we’re looking for a passionate, driven Awards (Film) Events Assistant to support the Events team and our client roster in awards campaigns.
Though this is an entry-level position, your work will be instrumental—contributing to campaign planning, events execution, and back-office assistance. If you’re well-organised, confident, and an excellent communicator, we’d love to hear from you.
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This is a key role within the Awards team, working across BAFTA and AMPAS film campaigns. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting in-house and client-side teams across awards screenings, receptions, Q&As
- Back-office administration (e.g., supplier invoicing)
- Managing budgets and payment tracking systems
- Preparing event materials
- On-site support for larger events
- Ensuring data accuracy (documents, project/trackers, contact databases)
Responsibilities
Delivery
- Assist in delivery of awards events (e.g., evening and weekend screening receptions, Q&As)
- Track vendor relationships, payment processing, budgeting and invoicing
- Support logistics (e.g., scheduling, briefing for stakeholders)
- Execute on-site support for large events and event ownership for smaller undertakings
- Maintain records (e.g., internal documents, project trackers, CRM/data bases)
Day-to-Day Operations
- Handle ad-hoc administrative tasks related to aesthetics, compliance and partnership scaling
- Support client and team communication regarding production logistics
People & Culture
- Demonstrate a strong work mentality and act as a professional, team-oriented role model
- Communicate openly and constructively, taking initiative on tasks
- Demonstrate cognitive flexibility and collaboration to improve methodologies
- Push the work environment (put in extra effort toward project goals)
- Champion teamwork—understand that professional growth follows solid relationships and contributions
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Skills & Requirements
- Fast learner with strong multi-tasking skills to meet deadlines
- Budget awareness (pricing, tracking, reporting accuracy/invoicing experience preferred)
- Proficient with Google Workspace (Sheets/Docs), Microsoft Excel/Word, and detailed internet research
- Fluency in:
- Written/verbal communication (great customer experience instincts)
- Independent task management + ability to pivot as needed
- Attention to small details (error-free work)
- Confidentiality
- Presence of confidence and initiative with period deadlines (entry level but growth mindset)
Soft Skills:
- Approachable, proactive, and comfortable integrating with fast-paced teams
- Motivated self-starter who thrives under time pressure
Commitment to Inclusion
DDA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where differences—race, gender, orientation, religion, or ability—are valued. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please reach out to marnie.watson@ddaglobal.com.
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