Dreamworks Feature - Editor

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 has an exciting new opportunity for an Editor to join its team based in Glendale, CA. The Editor works with the Directors and Producers to develop the story and build the film into reels; which progresses from cutting storyboards for timing to fine-cutting the film prior to answer printing. In addition to the technical aspects called upon by the Editor of the film, they is also responsible for ensuring that all Editorial deadlines are met and that the staffing needs of the Editorial department are adequate to meet these deadlines.

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This position is subject to the eligibility requirements of the applicable Local 700 Editor Guild agreement(s).

“What would you say you do here?”

Creative And Technical

• Work with Directors to ensure consistency in actor performance necessary for the character, and to make sure the read matches the current storyboarding of the sequence.
• Act as a creative liaison between Directors/Production and sound designer and mixers.
• Cut and/or supervise the cutting of temp SFX and Music for the storyreel.
• Deliver an approved cut of the film in the required format to the sound and music departments on the hand over date.
• Monitor quality standards of all work done at labs, audio houses and other post houses.
• Supervise final mix and temp mixes.
• Help drive creative vision of film and help Directors realize and bring to life the story, pacing and actor performances.
• Ensure the correct continuity of scenes, reel breaks and changeovers.
• Attend production meetings when possible.
• Ensure that an effective means of communication between the Editor and Assistant Editor exists for all Editorial changes to production.
• Spot final film with Sound Designer and Composer.
• Supervise and participate in scratch, production and ADR dialogue recording sessions.
• Attend story meetings when possible.
• Attend all screenings, studio and preview, and working with Directors to incorporate changes resulting from those screenings.
• Ensure the correct presentation of all materials related to the film, e.g. story reels, workprints, previews, outputs.
• Communicate with Production Coordinator the technical and creative needs necessary for recording sessions.
• Maintain creative integrity of film throughout the production and post production processes.

Managerial

• Work with the Production Supervisor on casting assignments to Editorial staff.
• Participate in the unification and initiatives for the studio.
• Establish work procedures for the cutting and help define Assistant Editor duties and functions.
• Work with management in the casting and staffing of talent on the show.
• Communicate with Associate Producer and Post Supervisor of any potential unplanned budget hits such as staff overtime.
• Partner with Production Supervisor to maintain crew morale. Foster good working atmosphere and ethics.
• Facilitate meetings with artists to keep the crew informed on show changes and requirements.
• Help with recruiting and perform interviews. Ensure that new hires are provided the necessary training.
• Improve the performance of editors on the team. Mentor editors to provide guidance, experience and insight. Involved in trying to resolve performance related issues.
• Work closely with the Production Supervisor in the management of the department to build the schedule and ensure deadlines are met. Supervise Editorial staff.
• Help manage career growth of staff; provide recommendations for promotions.
• Ensure open lines of communication with other departments and department heads.
• Appropriately elevate issues and solutions to Production Management effectively.
• Work with Producer and or Editorial Production Supervisor on scheduling of screenings.

Qualifications

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

• Must have intimate knowledge of AVID Media Composer
• Must have 5+ years Animation Editorial experience
• Must be a member of Local 700 with IER experience
• Must be willing to work from our office in Glendale, CA

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

• Proficiency with Photoshop is a plus
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems is preferred
• Familiarity with FLIX is useful
• Familiarity with Pro Tools for scratch recording is preferred

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

Salary Range: $120,494 - $160,000

Additional Information

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