The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced on Wednesday that it is changing the ceremony and submission timelines for “The 46th Annual News & Doc Emmy Awards,” effective immediately. As a result, the ceremony will now take place in June, and “The 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” will be moved to October.
“For nearly half a century, the News & Documentary Emmys have honored the best in broadcast journalism and documentary programming,” said NATAS President & CEO, Adam Sharp. “Moving the ceremony earlier in the Emmy schedule shines a brighter light on the timely nature of the incredible content being recognized.”
The organization said the shorter submission window still allows for ample judging time for the News & Documentary Emmys. Meanwhile, “The 52nd Daytime and Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards” will be held in October with additional details to be announced at a later date.
The updated timeline for “The 46th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards” is as follows:
- Entries open: January 9
- Regular deadline: January 24
- Final entry deadline: February 7
- Judging window: March 3-April 14 (two rounds)
- Nominations announced: Week of April 28/first week of May
- 46th News & Documentary Emmy Awards: June 2025
“Shifting the timeline allows for the News and Documentary Emmys to be more timely in their recognition of content that is time-sensitive,” NATAS noted.