Studio: Netflix
Job Opening: Production Coordinator – Animation Series
Location: Los Angeles, California, US
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- At least 3 years experience in an animation production capacity that carries responsibility and ownership, ideally in a Production Manager role or higher.
- Serve as the first point of production contact and the central Netflix communication point for show productions and Netflix cross-functional teams.
- Track the work against schedules and production reports.
- Train crews in complexity tools and guide in managing assumptions and complexity throughout all phases of production.
- Spearhead understanding of animation production studio needs.
- Identify and manage gaps in the pipeline, technical support, and production management tools, ensuring that productions have the necessary tools and deciding the priority of introducing new tools and training.
- Propose and implement the updating and maintenance of Netflix information sources, new tools, and best workflows (Shotgrid, Google Suite).
- Onboard and train show leadership and potential studios on Netflix processes, tools, and resources.
- Update Netflix generic development schedules and budgets.
- Update Netflix development schedules/crew trackers and maintain the slate.
- Organize and track deal types for the crew, following up when needed.
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as required to support the animation series production team and ensure seamless operations.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 3+ years in animated television series production, with production manager-level experience preferred.
- Must be able to work on-site 4 days per week in Hollywood, CA.
- Experienced in more than one phase of production and in more than one department of production; production experience is preferred, with an interest in development.
- Organized in thinking and action, able to take charge and be decisive, and know when to elevate a problem.
- Self-starter has implemented processes or pipeline improvements on prior productions.
- Interest in working in a team and good people skills.
- Possesses integrity and is a team player.
- Ability to be articulate, have good written skills and be a clear communicator.
- Ability to be discreet and handle confidential information
- Ability to multi-task and show flexibility in prioritizing and re-prioritizing as situations arise throughout the day.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to respond to timely, important, or urgent matters after hours if needed.
- Proficiency in Google Suite, Final Draft, and Shotgrid preferred.
- Able to understand basic Photoshop and design tools to manage files.
