The Walt Disney Company

Animatic Editor - Disney Television Animation

The Walt Disney Company$138K — $152K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an Animatic Editor.
  • Strong understanding of story structure, comedic timing, and cinematic language.
  • High degree of proficiency in AVID Media Composer.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Confluence preferred.
  • Familiarity with importing, exporting, and managing editorial materials.
  • Self-motivated team player who can thrive in both team environments and independently.
  • Close attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

  • Build and refine animatics from storyboards into dynamic narrative sequences.
  • Multi-task and juggle multiple episodes concurrently.
  • Insert temp and final dialogue, sound effects, and music for effective pacing.
  • Collaborate with Creative Leadership to enhance storytelling clarity.
  • Maintain continuity and visual flow across sequences and episodes.
  • Prepare animatics for reviews and screenings, addressing notes accurately.
  • Partner with Production and Editorial teams to coordinate file updates and audio sync.
  • Organize and maintain editorial databases and file structures.

Benefits

  • Medical benefits available.
  • Financial benefits included.
  • Access to various perks and services as part of the Disney compensation package.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Animatic Editor - Disney Television Animation

Req ID:


Job Description:

What you will do

The Animatic Editor is the creative storyteller responsible for assembling digital files, dialogue, and sound into a cinematic experience that defines the visual rhythm, pacing, and emotional tone of each episode. The Animatic Editor works closely with the series Creative Leadership and Directors to shape the episodes and bring life to the story before production moves into layout and animation. Responsibilities include:
  • Building and refining animatics from storyboards into dynamic narrative sequences, shaping timing, flow, and shot continuity.
  • Multi-tasking and juggling multiple episodes at the same time.
  • Inserting temp and final dialogue, temp sound effects, and temp music to bring together rhythm, comedic timing, and emotional pacing.
  • Collaborating with Creative Leadership to explore variations, adjustments, and enhancements for storytelling clarity
  • Maintaining continuity and visual flow across all sequences and episodes.
  • Proactively preparing animatics for reviews and screenings and addressing notes accurately following these meetings.
  • Partnering with Production, Editorial team, and Post team to coordinate file updates, audio sync, and version control.
  • Working closely with Production to track deliverables and meet deadlines.
  • Organizing and maintaining editorial databases and file structures, ensuring clarity and thoughtfulness.
  • Assisting with preparing materials and running screenings, reviews, and post sessions.


Required Qualifications and Skill
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an Animatic Editor.
  • Strong understanding of story structure, comedic timing, and cinematic language.
  • High degree of proficiency in AVID Media Composer.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Confluence softwares preferred.
  • Familiarity with importing, exporting, and managing materials for editorial
  • Self-motivated team player who can thrive in team environments as well as work independently
  • Close attention to detail and commitment to high quality work


Education
  • Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience


Job Location
  • This is a fully on-site role based in Glendale, CA.


The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $66.40 to $73.04 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:
Disney Branded Television

Job Posting Primary Business:
TVA Production Management

Primary Job Posting Category:
Production

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-05-19

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