Dreamworks Tv - Script Coordinator

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.

The Script Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day production workflow for writing staff.

DreamWorks Animation Television has an exciting new opportunity for a Script Coordinator to join a production based in Glendale, CA.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!

“What would you say you do here?”

• Responsible for proofreading, filing, cataloguing, and distributing all premises, outlines, script drafts and revisions.
• Ensure that executive notes are received in a timely manner, accurately transcribed, saved in the appropriate format, and distributed.
• Work in conjunction with the Line Producer, Casting, Music, and Talent Relations departments to schedule cast records efficiently.
• Conform scripts to edited dialogue and action of locked animatic, locked picture, and final mixed picture.
• Track and provide cast list with line counts for script drafts to other production staff.
• Organize and distribute physical scripts for recording sessions (record drafts), as well as pickup and ADR sheets.
• Support Staff Writers with filing and noting needs.
• Take notes during writer’s meetings, story note meetings, animatic reviews, and recording sessions.
• Coordinate the writing schedule and distribute and update the weekly script status report; give script progress updates at regular production meetings.
• Update and organize files and database of all premises, outlines and drafts of each script, including submissions.
• Stay abreast of notes meetings and regularly elevate information appropriately to Line Producer and/or Production Manager.
• Track circle takes for all lines of dialogue, including pickup and ADR lines during recording sessions.
• Flag potential writing and scheduling issues to Line Producer and/or Production Manager.
• Research story specific topics.
• Working knowledge of Final Draft, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Qualifications

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

• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.
• Minimum 1 year of previous TV animation production experience.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous Script Coordinator or Writer’s Assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to work with partner studios.

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

Salary Range: $45,000 - $60,000

Additional Information

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