Skydance Script Coordinator

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.

While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.

If you’ve ever dreamt of what the early days of Hollywood must have been like, of what it takes to roll up your sleeves and break new ground, figure out a new process, and to one day say, “I was there when it all began,” then welcome aboard…

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Skydance Animation is looking for a Script Coordinator to join the team of its third feature film. This position reports to the Production Manager. Candidates should have a passion for Animation and the ability to prioritize and manage the workflow of the department and overall show needs.

Responsibilities

• • Work closely with Production Supervisor and Producer to manage script
  • Attend Writer’s meetings and prepare transcribe notes into correct format for internal reference and Executives
  • Proofread outlines and scripts; distribute premise, outlines and script drafts and revisions internally
  • Attend production and Storyboard meetings; prepare and distribute follow-up script notes
  • Proofread storyboards for dialogue and script changes
  • Maintain and update comprehensive database and files of premises, outlines and scripts, including all drafts and submissions
  • Maintain and coordinate writing schedule, including updating and distribution of weekly script status reports
  • Work alongside production leadership to receive notes on schedule, report any concerns
  • Attend weekly production meetings and provide updates at meeting
  • Prepare, track and catalogue premise, outline, and script submissions
  • Work with Edit Production Supervisor, Producer, and Casting department to schedule cast records
  • Track dialogue pick ups needed as scripts are conformed and updated
  • Prepare conformed scripts for recordings
  • Attend recording sessions, track circle takes notes and distribute after session
  • Conform scripts with any dialogue changes/additions after the record
  • Provide cast lists and line counts with every draft of the script
  • Track and coordinate pickup lines and revisions
  • Collect and submit production timecards to finance

Requirements

• • Prior experience as a Production Coordinator on an Animated feature, Script preferred
  • Strong proficiency with Final Draft, MS Office, Google Suites
  • Type minimum of 60 WPM, knowledge of basic screenplay formatting
  • Detail-oriented, strong ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to anticipate issues and proactively identify to solve and address
  • Ability to confidently and professionally interact with others while under pressure, maintain consistent communication between team and studio
  • Able to thrive in a high pressure, deadline-oriented environment where priorities and demands shift

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.

Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.

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