DreamWorks TV - Editor (Animatic)

1000 Flower St, Glendale, CALIFORNIA
Full-time
Business Segment: DreamWorks Animation

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.

DreamWorks Animation Television has an exciting new opportunity for an Editor (Animatic) to join its in-house team in Glendale, CA. Our Editors (Animatic) create animatics from storyboard images that serve as final animation reference.

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?”

Create an animatic from rough assemble to final lock by implementing well timed edits and incorporating the appropriate dialogue, sound effects and temp music
Incorporate notes from the show’s creative directors, producers, and executives during edit sessions and offer creative suggestions when needed
Participate in storyboard pitch sessions and animatic screenings
Responsible for timely execution of deliverables
Work closely with production staff to ensure timely and appropriate implementation of dialogue, music, sound effects, and storyboards
After the final screening assist production staff in importing the locked animatic into Adobe Premiere for shipping and tracking purposes

Qualifications

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

Previous editing experience
A strong understanding of film making
Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Storyboard Pro preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to manage time and meet deadlines
Able to edit quickly in a fast-paced environment

“What can I offer?”

Television animation editing experience preferred
Working knowledge of Flix, Photoshop, and After Effects is useful
Ability to work in a fast paced environment under tight deadlines
Understanding of animation principles
Film enthusiast
Highly organized
Bachelor’s degree preferred

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

Salary Range: $110,000 - $145,000

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.

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DreamWorks TV - Editor (Animatic)

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