Your dream of being a television or movie star has just become one step closer to reality. We’re currently looking for an assistant to help organize the set of our next film or show. You’ll have a small but vital role on the production team, and will be working under the guidance of one of our senior assistants.
INTRODUCTION
Hey, you! Yes, that’s right, I’m talking to you. You’re in a good position right now because there is an increasing popularity of production assistants jobs. Production assistants will be in demand as long as companies need to produce short films, commercials and music videos. Chances are that if you’ve been looking into entry level jobs recently you’ve noticed this growth in the entertainment business. The fact is that even when things look bleak for the economy – production assistant jobs will always hold steady.
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.
At DreamWorks Animation Television, our General Production Assistant supports the Line Producer and Production Manager to meet the various administrative needs of animation production.
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Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”
Schedule meetings and maintain calendars
Take notes during meetings and distribute in a timely manner
Assist in the preparation of screenings and shipments
Organize storyboards and designs on the server
Distribute and collect timecards
Coordinate employee moves
Communicate with artists and production staff in a professional demeanor
Take on new challenges as-needed in order to have a more detailed knowledge of the department and pipeline
Qualifications/Requirements
Software requirements: Gmail suite, Microsoft suite
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced production environment
Strong communication skills
Proactive and positive problem solver
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 adhere to enhanced protocols 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
Self-Starter
Previous internship/experience in 2D animation production preferred
A curiosity about 2D animation production
Knowledge of Shotgun and Photoshop is a plus
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Sub-Business
DreamWorks Animation TV Production
Career Level
Entry-Level
City
Glendale
State/Province
California
Country
United States
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.
DreamWorks is a division of NBCUniversal. At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.
NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.
Notices
NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable
CONCLUSION
Production jobs are among the most competitive out there, and it can help to have an idea of what to expect just like this article if you’re applying for one of them. This production assistant job description can be applied across industries, or as a way to think about creating a job description of your own—whether or not it’s intended as a production assistant job description.
