DreamWorks TV - Lead Editor

Company Description

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

DreamWorks Animation has an exciting new opportunity for a Lead Editor to join its team based in Glendale, CA. The Lead Editor works with the Director and Producer to develop the story and build the film into reels; which progresses from cutting storyboards for timing to fine-cutting the film prior to picture finishing. In addition to the technical aspects called upon by the Lead Editor of the film, they are also responsible for ensuring that all Editorial deadlines are met and that the staffing needs of the Editorial department are adequate to meet these deadlines.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in and #doingyourdreamwork!

This position is subject to the eligibility requirements of the applicable Local 700 Editor Guild agreement(s).

Job Description

“What would you say you do here?”

Creative And Technical

• Help drive creative vision of film and help Director realize and bring to life the story, pacing and actor performances.
• Maintain creative integrity of film throughout the production and post production processes.
• Ensure the correct presentation of all materials related to the film, e.g. story reels, workprints, previews, outputs.
• Ensure the correct continuity of scenes, reel breaks and changeovers.
• Work with Director to ensure consistency in actor performance necessary for the character, and to make sure the read matches the current storyboarding of the sequence.
• Cut and/or supervise the cutting of temp SFX and Music for the story reels.
• Attend all screenings, studio and preview, and work with Director to incorporate changes resulting from those screenings.
• Attend story meetings when possible.
• Attend production meetings when possible.
• Ensure that an effective means of communication between the Editor, Associate Editor and Assistant Editor exists for all Editorial changes to production.
• Deliver an approved cut of the film in the required format to the sound and music departments on the hand over date.
  
  

Managerial

• Work with Producer and or Editorial Production Supervisor on scheduling of screenings.
• Establish work procedures for the cutting and help define Associate Editor and Assistant Editor duties and functions.
• Communicate with Associate Producer and Post Supervisor of any potential unplanned budget hits such as staff overtime.
• Appropriately elevate issues and solutions to Production Management effectively.
• Work closely with the Production Supervisor in the management of the department to build the schedule and ensure deadlines are met. Supervise Editorial staff.
• Improve the performance of editors on the team. Mentor editors to provide guidance, experience and insight. Involved in trying to resolve performance related issues.
• Partner with Production Supervisor to maintain crew morale. Foster good working atmosphere and ethics.
• Help with recruiting and perform interviews. Ensure that new hires are provided the necessary training.
• Ensure open lines of communication with other departments and department heads.
  
  

Qualifications

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Must have intimate knowledge of AVID Media Composer
• Must be a member of Local 700 with IER experience
• Must have 5+ years Animation Editorial experience
• Must be willing to work from our office in Glendale, CA
  
  

“What can I offer?”

• Proficiency with Photoshop is a plus
• Familiarity with Storyboard Pro is a plus
  
  

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Salary Range: $195,000 - $250,000

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