Job Description

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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. DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together. If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork! "What would you say you do here?" + Assists Production Supervisor in all evolving support needs (i.e. calendar booking, updating schedules and documents, timecard processing, reviews, expense reports, scheduling and planning career development and continued training for production and artists, overtime, weekend work, meals). + Manages day-to-day Shotgrid inputs and extractions. + Assists Production Supervisor with maintaining quotas, deadlines & inventory, ensuring departmental productivity goals are consistently met. + Understands the department and works with Supervisor to maintain the department schedule. + Safeguards procedures to ensure workflow from one department to the next is as seamless as possible. + Manages the department calendar. + Knows inventory in the department (workable / non-workable). + Performs artist check-ins to determine status of the work in the department. + Effectively communicates with artists regarding timelines. Directs employees in prioritizing tasks when necessary. + Coordinates crew meetings. + Handles requests made by crewmembers, Directors, Department Head, Production Management and Production Supervisor. + Takes notes during rounds and distributes information to the department afterwards. + Provides communications to the crew via email, one-on-one meetings and during crew meetings. + Stays abreast of issues on the floor and elevates information appropriately to Production Supervisor. + Able to navigate the intranet and asset browser. Able to pull up shots and models, using Linux, and manages technical issues during rounds and approvals. Learns the necessary computer programs and network directory system. + Understands the pipeline and where department fits in. + May attend production meetings and provides departmental updates. + Contributes information for department and production evaluations as required. + Supports studio and production directives. "What do I need to have in order to do this job?" + Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Knowledge of Linux, Maya, Shotgrid, Flix, Photoshop and/or Illustrator + Willing to work in Glendale, CA "What can I offer?" + Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, Gmail and knowledge of production tracking databases is preferred. + 2+ years of previous Feature Animation production experience preferred. + Bachelor's Degree preferred. Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $59,800 - $68,900 As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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