DreamWorks Animation has an exciting new opportunity for an Associate Editor to join its team based in Glendale, CA. The Associate Editor will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Edit suite in support of the Lead Editor.
This position is subject to the eligibility requirements of the applicable Local 700 Editor Guild agreement(s).
Job DescriptionResponsibilities: "What would you say you do here?"
- Maintain creative integrity of film throughout the production and post production processes.
- Supervise and participate in scratch, production and ADR dialogue recording sessions.
- Cut and/or supervise the cutting of temp SFX and Music for the story reel.
- Primary point of contact with Technical Directors in production.
- Participate in final mix and temp mixes.
- Supervise quality standards of all work done at audio houses and other post houses.
- Spot final film with Sound Designer and Composer
- Acts as a creative liaison between Directors/Production and sound designer and mixers.
- Attend all screenings, studio and preview, and working with Directors to incorporate changes resulting from those screenings.
- Attend production meetings when required.
- Deliver an approved cut of the film in the required format to the sound and music departments on the handover date.
QualificationsBasic Qualifications: "What do I need to have in order to do this job?"
- 5+ years experience in Animation Editing
- Must have intimate knowledge of AVID Media Composer
Desired Qualifications: "What can I offer?"
- Proficiency with Photoshop is a plus.
- Familiarity with FLIX is useful.
- Familiarity with Pro Tools for scratch recording is preferred.
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems is preferred.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
Salary Range: $138,112 - $175,000
Additional InformationAs part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.
