Script Coordinator - Disney Television Animation

The Walt Disney Company•Glendale, CA

3d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over forty years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe. DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style. By submitting an application for this Script Coordinator job posting, you may be considered for any Script Coordinator positions that arise until the expiration date provided. Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until December 31, 2026.

Requirements

Strong understanding of Final Draft
Excellent proof-reading and grammar skills
Ability to manage confidential non-released materials
Ability to oversee multiple tasks and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen
Mac or PC proficient
Knowledgeable use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint
Canva
Final Draft
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Adobe Photoshop
AirTable
Knowledge of SAP and Concur
Associates degree or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Coordinating and tracking script materials throughout the Development or Production process.
Serving as a liaison to the production team and writing team, organizing information for casting and recording.
Acting as the communication hub for a television series script status and distribution.
Providing overall series support, which may include calendaring, expense reports, and credits.
Ensuring that the Executive Producer, Story Editor, Writers, and Directors are all working from the most current version of the script.
Taking notes during writer's meetings, story note meetings, record meetings, and animatic reviews, and potentially putting them into a conformed master script.
Ensuring that executive notes are received in a timely manner, accurately transcribed, and saved in the appropriate format.
Formatting scripts according to studio standards, and maintaining and distributing all script drafts, revisions, and related documentation.
Proofreading, filing, cataloging, and distributing all premises, outlines, script drafts, and revisions.
Maintaining writing script status reports and AirTable.
Generating physical scripts for recording sessions (record drafts), as well as pickup and ADR sheets.
Updating and organizing files and databases of all premises, outlines, and drafts of each script, including submissions.
Ensuring continuity between scripts and final recorded dialogue.
Conforming scripts to edited dialogue and action of all animatics, locked picture, and final mixed picture.
Archiving script versions and maintaining accurate records throughout production.
Tracking pickup and ADR lines.
Working in conjunction with the Line Producer, Casting, Music, and Record team to ensure all pertinent materials are prepared for Recording sessions.
Bringing script delays that may affect Music and Audio record delays to the attention of the Producer and Line Producer.
Posting record memos or music lyrics to show production servers.
Conforming music lyrics from the locked animatic and sending them for Legal/Standards & Practices approval.
Partnering with the Story Editor on Logline documentation, ensuring it is updated and distributed.
Maintaining the production calendar.
Coordinating and scheduling meetings for Executive Producers, Producer, and Line Producer.
Completing travel authorizations and coordinating travel for production crew both domestic and international.
Ordering supplies for crew/production through SAP E-Source and approved vendors.
Increasing crew morale by suggesting and organizing team-building activities (crew potlucks, birthday celebrations, etc.).
Acting as the point person for facilities, contacting operations for crew needs.
Filing & Photocopying as needed.
Distribution of materials.
Compiling, ensuring accuracy, and distributing show credits.
Completing expense reports as per DTVA procedures.