Assistant to Producer/Director
About The Position
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 is currently seeking a Producer/Director’s Assistant. Duties will include coordinating the activities of a fast paced production, including scheduling meetings, planning and carrying out events, placing/tracking phone calls, taking notes at meetings, and facilitating communication between production management team. This individual will be working with many different individuals at all levels of the company, from Production Assistants to Production Executives in addition to creative staff. This will require an outgoing, confident personality coupled with good judgment, resourcefulness and discretion.If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!
Requirements
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to solve problems in a resourceful manner as expected for the role.
- Have a proactive approach to work, patience and willingness to take initiative when appropriate.
- Able to prioritize in a fast paced environment and be flexible to work a reasonable amount of overtime as needed.
- Able to work independently and also be comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the organization and external company contacts.
- Willing to work in Glendale, CA
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Calendar.
- Familiarity with Photoshop is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate meetings. Ensure that the Producer/Director have accurate calendars and are aware of meetings that they need to attend.
- Prepare necessary documents for the Producer/Director (i.e. materials for meetings).
- Answer, screen and roll phone calls. Build and update a daily phone list.
- Attend and take notes at meetings as requested by the Producer/Director.
- Prepare expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Organize travel arrangements such as flight, hotel, and car/taxi.
- Assist with personal matters and/or running errands as needed during standard business hours.
- Provide additional administrative support as designated by Producer/Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
