Associate Editor

Skydance
Santa Monica
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 4,623.46 - 4,750 weeklyFunction: Content & Editorial (Writing/Editing)Experience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: []

Support a Lead Editor on an upcoming animated feature by conforming layout deliveries to existing animatic sequences and adapting editorial assembly to changing story beats and script revisions. Edit and assemble picture and sound with first-pass quality, maintain sequences throughout the post-production pipeline, and run editorial/review sessions as needed. Provide backup during turnovers, handle special editorial projects, and support marketing/franchise/bonus content deliveries.

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Skydance
Skydance
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Associate Editor

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Job Summary

Support a Lead Editor on an upcoming animated feature by conforming layout deliveries to existing animatic sequences and adapting editorial assembly to changing story beats and script revisions. Edit and assemble picture and sound with first-pass quality, maintain sequences throughout the post-production pipeline, and run editorial/review sessions as needed. Provide backup during turnovers, handle special editorial projects, and support marketing/franchise/bonus content deliveries.
Location: Santa Monica
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Content & Editorial (Writing/Editing)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conform layout deliveries to existing animatic sequences, balancing established pace while adapting to 3D realities.
  • •Deliver high-quality first-pass edited picture and sound to the Lead Editor, including temp sound effects, music, and dialogue.
  • •Assemble and modify constructed sequences to adapt to changing story beats and script revisions; maintain and hone sequences across the production pipeline.
  • •Guide Assistant Editors through complex AVID Media Composer workflows as needed and provide backup to the Lead Editor by running editorial and review sessions.
  • •Handle special editorial projects, attend turnovers and screenings to take notes, and support post with marketing, franchise, and bonus content deliveries.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 4,623.46 - 4,750 weekly

Key Requirements

  • •6+ years’ editorial experience in feature film animation.
  • •Experience at Associate-level through at least 1 animated feature.
  • •Advanced technical knowledge of AVID Media Composer.
  • •Understanding of animation pre-production, production, and post production processes.
  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Film, Digital Media (or related) or equivalent work experience; active membership in good standing with Local 700 union.
Experience:6+ yearsFeature film animation
Education:Bachelor's in Film, Digital Media
Licenses:Local 700 union membership
Tech Stack:AVID Media Composer3D

Company Brief

Skydance
Skydance is a diversified media company producing and financing feature films, television series, and interactive entertainment. It partners with major studios and talent to develop global franchises and original content across multiple platforms.
Industry: Film & Television
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Santa Monica, United States
Founded: 2010
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