DreamWorks Feature - Associate Editor

NBCUniversal; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 138,112 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal's DreamWorks Animation in Glendale, CA is seeking an experienced Associate Editor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Edit suite and assist the Lead Editor throughout production and post-production processes.

The role requires hands-on editing oversight, collaboration with directors, sound designers, and the post team, and ensuring timely delivery of final cuts in the required formats. Hybrid work arrangement applies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Animation Editing.
• Must have intimate knowledge of AVID Media Composer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain creative integrity of film throughout production and post-production.
• 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 and production meetings to incorporate changes.
• Deliver an approved cut of the film in the required format to the sound and music departments on the handover date.

Skills

Animation editing

AVID Media Composer

Tools

Photoshop

FLIX

Pro Tools

Linux/Unix

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 work 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Animation Editing
• Must have intimate knowledge of AVID Media Composer

Desired Qualifications

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].