Production Assistant - Series (Episodic)

SUMMARY:  

The Production Assistant provides essential support the Producer and Production Manager (PM) in overseeing front-end departments for CG animation series production, including story, assets, editorial, shipping, and post-production. This role plays a key part in keeping the production running smoothly by anticipating needs, staying organized, and maintaining strong communication across teams.

Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Production Coordinator with day-to-day operations for the production
• Responsible for a variety of daily administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, booking rooms, preparing and shipping materials, taking and distributing notes, ordering office supplies, and preparing for presentations, special events, and meetings
• Maintain awareness of work in progress within the department. Communicate regularly with your Production Coordinator and/or Production Management to share updates, clarify priorities, and request feedback.
• Help manage the department calendar, including scheduling meetings and coordinating with department heads and leadership.
• Accurately enter data into production tracking software to ensure files are properly logged and filed.
• Archive artwork and production files within specific online directory structures
• Provide desk coverage including scheduling meetings, special coverage and other administrative duties as needed.
• Coordinate the ordering and pickup of meals, snacks, and coffee as needed.
• Complete expense reports for food and purchases
• Take initiative to learn more about the production pipeline and department workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous CG series production experience
• Highly organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage a high volume of work, and maintain composure under tight deadlines
• Strong people skills including the ability to as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and multitask.
• Take direction when needed and also take the initiative where applicable
• Dependable and ability to maintain a high level of discretion
• Knowledge of Shotgrid is a plus
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the US and must be at least 18 years old
• High School diploma required, Bachelors preferred
• Computer and technology literate – familiarity with Mac/PC operating systems, Photoshop, Word, Excel, and Gmail
• Must possess an active driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 20+ pounds

The anticipated base salary for this position is $19.50/hour to $22.00/hour. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.