DreamWorks TV - Production Assistant

Company 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.

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. 

At DreamWorks Animation Television, our General Production Assistant supports the Line Producer and Production Manager to meet the various administrative needs of animation production.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!

Job Description

“What would you say you do here?”

• Schedule meetings and maintain calendars
• Take notes during meetings and distribute in a timely manner
• Assist in the preparation of screenings and shipments
• Organize storyboards and designs on the server
• Unpack Shipments for daily reviews, and sending notes back at the end of the day.
• Prep animation materials for overseas studios.
• Distribute and collect timecards
• Coordinate employee moves
• Communicate with artists and production staff in a professional demeanor
• Take on new challenges as-needed in order to have a more detailed knowledge of the department and pipeline

Qualifications

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Software requirements: Gmail suite, Microsoft suite
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced production environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive and positive problem solver

"What can I offer?”

• Self-Starter
• Previous internship/experience in CG animation production preferred
• A curiosity about CG animation production
• Knowledge of Shotgrid and Photoshop is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

Salary range: $55,900 - $65,000

Additional Information

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.