Production Assistant
About the role
The Production Assistant (PA) works in the Production Management department on Animated feature length films, short films, long form series titles, and/or special projects at Walt Disney Animation Studios. This PA works among production departments to provide day-to-day administrative and project support including, but not limited to, food orders, production office tasks, event planning, note taking, meeting scheduling, meeting preparation, and meeting assistance.
Responsibilities
- Ensures the accuracy of information by communicating in a timely and organized manner.
- Assists and supports the production with day-to-day issues and projects as they arise.
- Food orders
- Production office tasks
- Event planning
- Note taking
- Meeting scheduling
- Meeting preparation
- Meeting assistance
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Keynote, Google Docs
- A keen interest in Animation Production Management and the Animation production pipeline is essential
- Proactive and able to work effectively independently; seeking guidance when necessary
- Positive attitude; demonstrating the ability to be resourceful and flexible
- Demonstrated ability to work with discretion and be sensitive to confidential information
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and change course of action quickly
- Strong people skills, including the ability to work as part of a team
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent multi-tasking, organization and follow-thru skills in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal
- Previous Disney, agency, production or project management experience preferred
- Education or professional experience in animation a plus
- Production and project tracking experience using spreadsheets, databases or database software (such as Shotgun/ShotGrid) a plus
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred
Pay
The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $23.82 per hour.
Benefits
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.