Skydance

Associate Editor

Skydance$240K — $247K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years' editorial experience in feature film animation
  • Experience at Associate-level through at least 1 animated feature
  • Advanced technical knowledge of AVID Media Composer
  • Understanding of animation pre-production, production, and post-production processes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Film, Digital Media, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Active membership in good standing with Local 700 union

Responsibilities

  • Conform Layout deliveries to existing animatic sequences
  • Deliver high quality first pass of edited picture and sound
  • Assemble and modify constructed sequences to adapt to story changes
  • Maintain and update sequences through the production pipeline
  • Guide Assistant Editors through complex AVID workflows
  • Run editorial and review sessions in support of the Lead Editor
  • Tackle special editorial projects and presentations

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment in animation production
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile animated features
  • Engagement in diverse editorial tasks
  • Access to a network of industry professionals
  • Potential for career growth within a leading animation studio
Full Job Description
Skydance Animation is seeking an Associate Editor to join a dynamic team supporting one of our upcoming animated features. This position will work closely with our Lead Editor. The ideal candidate will have previously seen through at least one animated feature film in an Associate-level position or higher.

Responsibilities

  • Conform Layout deliveries to existing animatic sequences, balancing established pace of initial assembly while adapting to the realities of 3D
  • Deliver high quality first pass of edited picture and sound to Lead Editor, including temp sound effects, music, and dialogue
  • Assemble and modify constructed sequences to adapt to changing story beats and script revisions
  • Maintain, update, and hone sequences as they progress through production pipeline
  • Employ an advanced technical knowledge of AVID Media Composer and guide Assistant Editors through complex workflows as needed
  • Provide back-up to Lead Editor by running editorial and review sessions as needed
  • Tackle special editorial projects and presentations
  • Attend editorial turnovers and take notes on special requests and issues
  • Attend screenings and take notes for reel updates
  • Support Post with marketing, franchise, and bonus content deliveries


Requirements

  • 6+ years' editorial experience in feature film animation
  • Experience at Associate-level through at least 1 animated feature
  • Advance technical knowledge of AVID Media Composer
  • Understanding of animation pre-production, production, and post production processes
  • Bachelor's Degree in Film, Digital Media, related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Active membership in good standing with Local 700 union


The compensation range for this exempt, union position in Los Angeles, CA is $4,623.46-4,750.00/week. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate's location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

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About Skydance

Skydance Media is an American film and television production company founded by David Ellison in 2010. The company is responsible for producing films such as True Grit, Mission: Impossible ? Ghost Protocol, Star Trek Into Darkness, World War Z, Terminator Genisys, and Geostorm. In addition to film production, Skydance has also produced television shows such as Altered Carbon, Grace and Frankie, and Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan.
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