Script Supervisor

Skydance • Santa Monica, CA

11d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Skydance Animation is looking for an experienced Script Supervisor to be the keeper of the master production script on a new feature film. They will attend scratch and production dialogue records and consistently track and update revisions in real-time. The Script Supervisor must have excellent organizational skills, ability to manage shifting priorities, and managerial experience. This position requires strong and constant attention to detail.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Script Supervisor on an animated feature production
• Managerial experience in an animation production setting
• High proficiency with Final Draft and Microsoft Office
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Quick identification of changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team-oriented setting
• Must be a knowledgeable and effective communicator throughout the production pipeline
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong level of discretion and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Writer(s) schedule and delivery priorities with goals set by production leadership, keep on-task, assist in casting for scratch, and building character descriptions for casting/marketing packets
• Central hub and point-person for master production script; act as “guardian†of development and script material
• Closely partner alongside Director, Producers, Writers, Editors with understanding position’s significance in supporting production
• Regularly incorporate all approved notes and changes to script material
• Attend applicable meetings and Director reviews for script and story revisions
• Track specific Writer contribution for appropriate crediting
• Supervise and mentor Production Coordinators and Assistants, manage workflow and logistics for department
• Manage and implement the master VO schedule along with the Casting and the Post Production Supervisor
• Attend Production dialogue recording sessions, update script with review notes, prep and distribute recording materials for Talent, Director, and other attendees
• Track dialogue recording status and provide summaries including outstanding character line count to production leadership and Editorial
• Update Producers with all notable story and script changes as they occur
• Notation and communication to Editorial of Director’s preferred takes (line readings)
• Track scratch dialogue based on story deliveries, script revisions, and director and/or editor requests
• Create an archival “milestones†conformed script after every story reel screening
• Liaise with Legal to ensure scripted material is within established copyright guidelines
• Provide critical attention to security of distributed scripted material

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed