Production Assistant
Skydance
Job Position(s): Production Assistant
Project Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union
Skydance Animation is hiring a Production Assistant to join the team of our fifth feature film. The PA will support the team, including the Director, Producer, Heads of Departments, and production crew. This position requires the ability to prioritize and organize the workflow for day-to-day needs. The preferred candidate is proactive with strong follow-through, can work independently and as a team, and has a passion for growing within animation production.
Responsibilities
- Supports the production team to achieve overall goals, shift priorities as departmental needs change
- Daily office activities including scheduling meetings and rooms, copies, filing, partner with facilities on supply needs, orders, runs
- Assisting in preparation of screenings, presentations, meetings; supports department coordinators in managing department calendars
- Taking detailed meeting notes and timely distribution
- Work side by side with Production Coordinators to achieve daily needs and goals
- Assists Producer(s), Supervisors, and Coordinators to track statuses by maintaining continuous awareness of production timeline
- Consistent line of communication with all departments regarding needs and deadlines including cross-site, multi-location
- Day-to-day administrative tasks as necessary
- Research tasks, projects, and gathering materials as requested
- Maintenance and timely reconciliation of monthly expense reports
- Monitoring and timely collection of timecards
- Other ad hoc duties as necessary
Requirements
- Enthusiasm and desire to learn all areas of animation pipeline and related workflows
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet deadlines, strong organizational habits
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maturely and professionally interface with all levels of internal management, vendors and outside contacts, etc.
- Possesses a high level of discretion and confidentiality
- Strong proficiency with MS software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Flix, ShotGrid, Photoshop experience, a plus
- Previous experience within animation, including internships, a plus
The hourly range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, California is $20-22 an hour. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.
We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.
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