Production Coordinator - Marketing & Custom Animation

Sony Pictures Animation•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Sony Pictures Animation is seeking an organized, proactive Production Coordinator to support marketing and custom animation production. Marketing and custom content—including brand partnerships and animated short-form promotions—extends the studio’s feature films and series, and is expected to meet the same artistic standards. The role supports logistics, deliverables, artists, and partners throughout production. The position reports directly to the Production Manager, who leads the department plan and overall schedule. Sony Pictures Animation is an animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, producing feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. The studio emphasizes filmmaker-led creative processes and bold, innovative visual storytelling. The anticipated base salary is $25.00–$31.00 per hour. The role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. Actual salary offered depends on a variety of factors.

Requirements

At least 2 years of production coordination experience, preferably in animation, VFX, or entertainment.
Passion for animation and custom content, with a commitment to quality in fast-paced marketing turnarounds.
Strong interpersonal, written, and organizational skills.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and support diverse creative teams.
Comfort using spreadsheets, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, and presentation tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with production tracking software such as ShotGrid/Flow.
Basic familiarity with Photoshop.

Responsibilities

Assist the Custom Animation Producer with daily schedules, update trackers, and flag potential delays.
Coordinate communication among artists, internal departments, external studio partners, and third-party vendors.
Support artists with scheduling, assignments, notes, and reference materials, and escalate roadblocks to the Production Manager.
Receive, organize, and deliver digital materials; maintain asset organization and naming conventions; and arrange and run internal and external reviews and screenings.
Maintain production tracking documents and spreadsheets, take and distribute action-item notes from creative reviews, and keep records accurate and current.
Assist with building and updating long-lead pitch decks for Consumer Products and Partnerships meetings.
Prepare and send reference materials to SPE business units and external partners.
Log creative approvals from third parties and SPE business units, including feedback, approvals, deadlines, and pending items.
Schedule department meetings, prepare agendas, and handle production administration such as purchase orders, invoices, timesheets, and vendor paperwork as needed.