Assistant to Producer and Director

Skydance Animation is hiring a Production Assistant to join the team of a feature film. The Production Assistant will support the team, including the Director, Producer, Heads of Departments, and production crew, and they report to the Producers. 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**
Manage calendar of the Directors and Producer, assist in navigation of daily schedule and needs, identify priorities
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
Arrange detailed travel plans and itineraries, compile travel documentation
Track and submit invoices and expense reports
Research tasks, projects, and gathering materials as requested
Monitoring and timely collection of timecards
Day-to-day administrative tasks
Other ad hoc duties as necessary
• *Requirements**
At least 1-year as assistant or PA within entertainment; experience at animation studio a plus; agency experience a plus
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 range for this non-exempt position in Santa Monica, CA is $22-25/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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