Animation Editor: Cinematic Storytelling Lead

Content Creators; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Pictures Animation is seeking an Editor to shape storytelling, pacing, and cinematic experience for animated projects from early development through final delivery.

The Editor works with directors, producers, and executives to assemble and refine animatics, screenings, and final edits, upholding high editorial and technical standards. Strong storytelling, Avid expertise, and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of editorial experience in animation, feature film, or television production.
• Proficiency with Avid Media Composer and editorial workflows.
• Strong storytelling instincts with cinematic pacing and continuity.
• Familiarity with animation pipelines from pre-production to post-production.
• Excellent organizational and multi-project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape pacing, performance, tone, dialogue, music, and sound design through editorial decisions.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and executives from early story development through final delivery.
• Assemble and refine editorial cuts to support storytelling vision and goals.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of editorial materials for screenings and reviews.
• Coordinate with production, animation, VFX, and post-production teams to ensure efficient workflows and timely asset delivery.
• Participate in creative reviews, notes sessions, and production meetings.
• Manage revisions from screenings and feedback sessions.
• Support sound review processes and collaboration with sound teams as needed.
• Maintain organization of editorial assets, timelines, and materials throughout production.
• Facilitate communication between editorial, production, and post-production teams.

Skills

Editorial experience

Storytelling instincts

Collaborative communication

Editor workflow knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

Avid Media Composer

Job description

Sony Pictures Animation is seeking an Editor to shape storytelling, pacing, and cinematic experience for animated projects from early development through final delivery.

The Editor works with directors, producers, and executives to assemble and refine animatics, screenings, and final edits, upholding high editorial and technical standards. Strong storytelling, Avid expertise, and collaborative skills are essential.