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.
As an integral part of the Post Production Editorial pipeline, the Apprentice Editor will work under the Post Picture Editors and assist in their day to day tasks. They will receive tasks from the Post.
Production Supervisors while working closely with the Picture Editors to gain a greater understanding of the editorial process for Animation Post Production.
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“What would you say you do here?”
- Responsible for management of Avid projects on PC-based Media Composer and Symphony systems.
- Importing shots and animatic materials using a file based workflow for assembling shows on both 2D and 3D CG productions.
- Export sequences through various stages of the Post Production pipeline to multiple file based video formats.
- Cutting in shot and audio updates.
- Performing media management of workspaces and basic maintenance such as deleting precomputes and organizing media.
- Assemble and update show credits using Photoshop and Avid MC.
Qualifications/Requirements
“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
• Has a basic understanding of common HD and UHD video codecs.
• Must be very organized and capable of managing numerous simultaneous requests from multiple parties.
• Must be an independent, self-starter who can also work well within a team.
• Experience with AVID Media Composer/Symphony is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and an ability to creatively work around roadblocks.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environment and operating with a sense of urgency.
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal/DreamWorks Animation worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
Desired Characteristics
“What can I offer?”
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• 1-2 years of TV Animation workflow experience is a plus.
DreamWorks Animation TV Production
Career Level: Entry-Level
Glendale, California
About Us
From the award-winning storytellers, artist and innovators at DreamWorks Animation and DreamWorks Animation Television come the beloved characters and stories that come alive on the big and small screens. From films like Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls to original TV series including Trollhunters, Voltron and Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, DreamWorks Animation continues to bring home the laughter, fun and courage to dream.
Visit www.dreamworksanimation.com to see our latest animated film and television productions.
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