Animated Series Script Coordinator

Hooligan Animation; Queensland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hooligan Animation is seeking a Script Coordinator to manage scripts from outline to final records, ensuring accurate versions and smooth handoffs to voice and boards. You’ll keep the series bible, character lists, and continuity up to date while coordinating notes from producers and broadcasters.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work across multiple episodes and deadlines with discretion and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1+ years as a script coordinator, writers’ assistant, or production coordinator on a scripted series (animation preferred).
• Experience with a writers’ room, story editor, or head writer is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Format, proof, and distribute scripts, outlines, and premises.
• Manage version control and revision pages to ensure the latest draft is used.
• Take clear notes in writers’ room and script meetings.
• Track and circulate notes from producers, broadcasters, and consultants.
• Keep series bible, character lists, and continuity records up to date.
• Prepare script breakdowns for new characters, locations, props, and prepare record scripts for voice sessions.
• Flag content that may require clearance or broadcaster review.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Discretion

Team collaboration

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Final Draft

Google Docs

Sheets

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Hooligan Animation is seeking a Script Coordinator to manage scripts from outline to final records, ensuring accurate versions and smooth handoffs to voice and boards. You’ll keep the series bible, character lists, and continuity up to date while coordinating notes from producers and broadcasters.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work across multiple episodes and deadlines with discretion and teamwork.