Script Coordinator - Japanese

Job Description

The Role:

This role reports ON-SITE at our West Hollywood Office.

Moonbug Entertainment is seeking a Script Coordinator to join the Brand Partnerships running from their LA office.

Assist the writers in their daily production functions including but not limited to:
• Maintain and coordinate writing schedule.
• Native or Professional Working Proficiency in Japanese. (Needs the ability to write and read scripts in Japanese and understand cultural and language nuances.
• Attend writer's meetings and prepare follow-up notes.
• Transcribe notes into the correct format for submission to the writers, internal teams, and clients.
• Distribute premise, outlines, and script drafts and revisions internally.
• Coordinate feedback with the creative executive to the writers and inline with the schedule.
• Send and track scripts to script clearance and track the reports for suggested legal compliance.
• Maintain, track, and update a comprehensive database and files of premises, outlines, and scripts, including all drafts and submissions.
• Attend weekly production meetings and provide updates at meetings and for relevant stakeholder updates.
• Upload and manage script files on Frame.io and maintain a tracker with links and status.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:
• 2+ years experience in writing and production, or an internship in children's animation or a related field.
• Knowledge of Final Draft and Google Drive/Sheets.
• Strong writing skills and knowledge of the animation pipeline.
• Native or Professional Working Proficiency in Japanese language. (Needs the ability to write and read scripts in Japanese and understand cultural and language nuances.)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be comfortable working across multiple time zones and multi-tasking multiple projects at once.
• Must be a self-starter and have excellent teamwork skills.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-nexe9o-216-73-216-184-42 in your application.