Production Assistant

The Walt Disney Company; Burbank, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Burbank, CA is seeking a Production Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative and project support across the Production Management department for animated features, shorts, and series.

The PA will handle food orders, meeting coordination, note taking, event planning, and other office tasks, while maintaining confidentiality and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Previous Disney or production experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Keynote and Google Docs.
• Experience with production or project management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and project support (food orders, production office tasks, event planning, note taking, meeting scheduling, meeting preparation and meeting assistance).
• Ensure information accuracy through timely, organized communication; support the production with day-to-day issues and projects.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Keynote

Google Docs

Discretion

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

ShotGrid/ShotGrid

Databases

Job description

The Production Assistant (PA) works in the Production Management department on Animated feature length films, short films, long form series titles, and/or special projects at Walt Disney Animation Studios. This PA works among production departments to provide day-to-day administrative and project support including, but not limited to, food orders, production office tasks, event planning, note taking, meeting scheduling, meeting preparation, and meeting assistance.

Role Specifics & Responsibilities:

The PA ensures the accuracy of information by communicating in a timely and organized manner. The PA assists and supports the production with day-to-day issues and projects as they arise.

Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Keynote, Google Docs
• A keen interest in Animation Production Management and the Animation production pipeline is essential
• Proactive and able to work effectively independently; seeking guidance when necessary
• Positive attitude; demonstrating the ability to be resourceful and flexible
• Demonstrated ability to work with discretion and be sensitive to confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and change course of action quickly
• Strong people skills, including the ability to work as part of a team
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent multi-tasking, organization and follow-thru skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal
• Previous Disney, agency, production or project management experience preferred
• Education or professional experience in animation a plus
• Production and project tracking experience using spreadsheets, databases or database software (such as Shotgun/ShotGrid) a plus

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $23.82 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.