TV Animation - Assistant Editor

Job Description

DreamWorks TV - Assistant Editor (Animatic)

Responsibilities

Reports To: Line Producer and Editors (Animatic)
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.
DreamWorks Animation Television has an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Editor (Animatic) to join its in-house team in Glendale, CA. Our Assistant Editors (Animatic) generate roughly-timed animatics from storyboard panels, audio, and sound effects to serve as an editorial starting point for the Editor (Animatic).
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Responsibilities: ''What would you say you do here?''
• Responsible for importing and generating a rough assembly cut of episodes based on the storyboard and script with an emphasis on timing
• Ensure that the rough assembly is reviewed and approved by the Editor (Animatic)
• Confirm that all dialogue files have been received from the Dialogue Editor
• Ensure that quality issues and clarity are adhered to for sound
• As needed, add temporary sound effects and music from approved sound libraries
• As needed, cut revisions into animatics using notes and directions from the Editor (Animatic)
• Build shipping animatic output from locked animatic project for timers and partner studios. The shipping animatic includes scene numbers and footage count
• Ensure that the production staff are aware of added lines and scratch dialog
• Responsible for timely execution of deliverables and partnering with production to ensure issues or concerns are elevated as needed

Qualifications/Requirements
''What do I need to have in order to do this job?''
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere
• Assistant Editing experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• An understanding of filmmaking
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage time and meet deadlines
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal/DreamWorks Animation worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

''What can I offer?''
• Assistant Editing experience in Television animation
• Understanding of animation principles
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Knowledge of Storyboard Pro, Flix, Photoshop, and After Effects is useful
• Film enthusiast
• Bachelor's degree

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro9mz1-3-17-154-171-42 in your application.