Burbank, CA Production Jobs

Job Description – Original Productions, Emmy-Award winning producer of unscripted content, is seeking a Production Accountant. This position will report directly to the Vice President, Production.

Responsibilities
•Manage all aspects of production accounting from early prep through delivery and post-delivery maintenance on one or more concurrent projects.
•Day-to-day management of production finances and relationships including but not limited to:
-Track costs
-Forecast cash flow
-Prepare and process journal entries
-Prepare and process AP, POs, and AR
-Review, process, and replenish petty cash.
-Reconcile multiple credit card statements.
-Build talent payment schedules & administer payments
-Process both talent & crew payroll.
-Monitor bank activity and process bank reconciliations.
-Maintain crew, talent, and vendor files
•Weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly cost reporting both to Fremantle and networks
-Cost report in multiple COAs when required by networks.
•Ad hoc reporting and analysis
•Tax incentive reporting
•Comply with and enforce all production accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with production leadership to track, report, and forecast production spend in an accurate and timely manner.
-Adapt to changing scenarios, anticipate problems, and recommend solutions.
-Clearly and concisely communicate issues and collaborate with the production team to problem solve.
•Other accounting duties as assigned

Requirements
•3-5+ years production accounting experience required. Ideal candidate would possess a blend of on-production and in house studio or production company experience.
•Mastery of EP’s Smart Suite (SmartAccounting, SmartStart, SmartTime) and Microsoft Excel required.
•Unscripted television and/or documentary film experience strongly preferred.
•Degree in Business or Finance preferred.

Original Productions and Fremantle US value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are looking for a seasoned editor who has elimination and/or survival show experience. We work in the office and on Avid. Please send references and resume.

Looking for a lead assistant editor to manage workflow on our documentary series. Work is remote WFH on Avid using jump desktop. The usual documentary workflow with heavy interview and archival organization. Not much start up time to get things set up, so will need to hit the ground running.

Job Description –This role reports directly to the VP, Production and will be responsible for supporting the Original Productions Production team.

Responsibilities
• Manage heavy scheduling for team including scheduling across multiple time zones; respond to changes quickly and proactively alter priorities as necessary.
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of the team’s obligations in order to proactively assist and/or anticipate needs.
• Prepare expense reports
• Create, maintain, and distribute all necessary production templates
• Administrative prep and wrap for productions including setting up file sharing, onboarding new hires, and archiving all project documents.
• Act as central point of communication between OP’s Deliverables team and the production and post production teams.
• Act as Production Coordinator for development shoots and special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of administrative and/or production experience. Experience with unscripted and/or documentary projects preferred.
• Proficiency with all standard business software (Microsoft Suite, Adobe, etc) required.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with people across all levels of the organization in person, via email, and over the phone.
• Must have the ability to organize and prioritize a heavy workload.

Half hour TV Series looking for an experienced APOC. Looking to hire in the next 1-2 weeks.

The ideal APOC is interested in a future in production management, is highly organized, and has a can do attitude. Standard APOC job duties/responsibilities, WBTV or Multicam experience is a plus.

Thank you!

COORDINATOR, Production Services.

Bicoastal TV ProdCo hiring LA-based coordinator productions launching in CA, TX and NV including some possible development projects. Great opportunity for someone who isn't afraid to wear multiple hats and work with various departments.

ON SHOOTS:
- Assist with prep: coordinating EP/Crew/Talent travel, staffing, and equipment
- Create and send out call sheets for shoot(s)
- Organize and track expense reports
- Ability to take on multiple shoots and think resourcefully

IN OFFICE:
- Organize and track deliverables
- Support day-to-day post-production office needs
- Support team with development and pre-production research
- Provide general office support

REQUIRMENTS:
- Must be willing to travel
- 2 years experience
- Must be local to Burbank, CA

The Production Coordinator will assist the Production Manager with the day-to-day office, studio and on site operation. They will aid in managing vendor relations including sourcing vendors, acquiring bids, managing quotes, COIs, authorization forms, assist with travel bookings, manage receipts, help with department delegation, and overall production needs.

Looking for a few non-union Stand-Ins in Burbank on May 13th.

- Looking for any gender and any age.
- Rate is $25 per hour, 4 hours total. The total fee is $100, Stand-Ins will go on payroll.
- Must be willing and able to get a Covid test 48hrs prior.
- Height requirement is from 4'11" - 5'7"

RESPONSIBILITIES
Editing: Video editing in Adobe Suite, to include: narrative, mechanical, technical editing, graphics, basic sound mixing and color timing, and other professional editorial needs per industry standards.
Working as a collaborative member of the content team, assisting as needed both within the content department and working with other departments. To include: creative brainstorming and ideating, broadcast support, content pre-produciton and production support, DIT and Assistant Editing tasks, in addition to comprehensive post-production support.
Be singularly accountable for several tasks/projects at a time, ensuring tasks are completed on time, within scope, and to client.
Thrive and take charge in ambiguity, while being able to juggle and shift tasks (and even projects) to meet the ever-changing ad hoc nature of production and post production
Take direction/notes and implement them
Meet strict edit deadlines
Work through small problems without managerial support
Conduct research around the game/project, its community, player base, fan base, professional scene, and all relevant aspects
Act as quality assurance/post-production supervising, by reviewing all show graphics, `music, audio, and media elements prior to the show going live/delivery to client
Constantly work to learn and expand your abilities, take on new responsibilities
Interface with the client as assigned around the creative elements of the project
Commission, accept and provide creative feedback on all aspects of an edit, to include: graphics, opens, narrative, b-roll use, and all media elements in conjunction with the creative team
Communicate and escalate issues to relevant project leads, knowing when to ask for help and when to figure out solutions on your own
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Planning, scheduling, prepping and executing shoots/productions, building Runs of Shows, scripts, edit templates, and other tools to aid production & post-production.
Working with and producing/directing talent. Including conducting interviews, directing scripted and unscripted projects, and all normal producer functions.
Working with and managing crews from pre-production through delivery to client/publishing.
Working with clients to anticipate, meet and exceed their expectations.
Build budgets based on pitches to industry standard, and execute on that budget.
Basic production project management
Assist on pitches, including ideation, writing copy, assisting on slide deck creation
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

NON-UNION: Looking for one very strong Lead Day AE for a 14-week gig. Discovery+ deliverables experience preferred. Avid-based series. Sony F7 and go pros. 59.94 HD. In-office position.

Thank you!

Graphic Designer / Animator
Looking for someone to design and animate show logos and give color pallets for graphics packages to match.
-create logos
-give them a low-lift animated sequence
-flat rate

PUBLICITY (Freelance)

Litton Entertainment is seeking a well-connected & entrepreneurial individual to engage across all sectors of our business platforms. The Publicist will be instrumental in developing and executing the company’s corporate and programming media strategy as well as new business communications initiatives. The role will include responsibility for creating strategic PR programs, overseeing and executing PR strategies and collaborating with the wider team to achieve real media results. This person should have a proven track record in the industry, deep media relationships with national, multicultural, industry press and an understanding of how to create positioning, stories and narratives.

Additionally, this person will:
• Develop, plan and execute strategic integrated media campaigns for Litton’s businesses including pitching story ideas to trade and consumer media outlets for television & digital projects including on Digital/Social, National/Local Television (Broadcast, Cable, Hispanic, etc.), Print & other.
• Coordinate photo, print and broadcast media requests for Litton’s senior executives.
• Draft and distribute internal and external announcements, including staff and executive appointments, talent alignments, and new sales/premiers.
• Serve as primary corporate point of contact with project talent from on-boarding through all phases of production for the lifespan of the working relationships.
• Work with all internal units to support client goals.
• Prepare talent and executives for national and local print and broadcast interviews, speaking engagements-including drafting briefing materials, talking points, Q&As.
• React swiftly and effectively to any issues, across press and social media.
• Be accountable for the creation and maintenance of all communications, reports and client materials.
• Effectively communicate strategy, timelines, and creative execution.

Qualifications:
• 7+ years of relevant, progressive entertainment industry experience working within communications, including internal communications and public/media relations.
• Strong relationships with consumer and trade media with experience identifying new opportunities.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communications skills, including superior editing and proofreading abilities and interpersonal/conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with a broad array of employees and constituents, including senior management.
• Ability to help create an inventive and collaborative atmosphere within the team where new ideas are encouraged, and best practices are shared.



About Litton Entertainment:
Litton Entertainment, a division of Hearst Television, is the preeminent independent producer and distributor in the U.S. television industry, creating and distributing quality programming for over 20 years including linear, cable, streamers, digital and social platforms. Producing more than 800 hours of programming a year across genres and demos, Litton talent and crews can often be found traveling the globe producing Emmy-winning, content distributed worldwide. Litton’s Weekend Adventure, produced by Litton Studios, was the first program block of its kind and airs Saturdays on ABC stations nationwide. Litton Entertainment provides CBS Network with six original programs for Saturday mornings called CBS Dream Team; The CW Network with One Magnificent Morning, a three-hour destination featuring E/I programming; NBC stations with six original E/I series under the iconic brand The More You Know; and Telemundo with the three-hour Mi Telemundo block of programming. Litton’s syndication and news division distributes a diverse slate of programs including Law & Crime Daily, the E/I block Go Time!, and Consumer Reports TV. For more information, visit http://www.litton.tv. Litton is majority-owned by Hearst: http://www.hearst.com.

Payroll Coordinators process Union and Non-Union Payroll for clients. They are able to handle multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy at all times and excellent customer service. If you have great attention to detail and outstanding analytical and numerical skills, we’d like to meet you.

Job duties and responsibilities will include:

-Maintaining strong client relationships
-Processing accurate and timely weekly payrolls while insuring that all rules and regulations are being followed.
-Understanding of multi-state labor and taxation
-Understanding of union contribution calculation
-Mastering of all internal software
-Being able to communicate at a high level both internally and externally
-Ability to collaborate both inter-departmentally and intra-departmentally
-Strong union background in for the following types of production:
_Unscripted TV Shows (IATSE, Teamsters, DGA, WGA, SAG)
_Tiered Feature Films (IATSE, Teamsters, DGA, WGA, SAG)
_Commercials (IATSE, DGA, Teamsters)
_Music Videos (IATSE, Teamsters, SAG)

Qualifications:

-MUST HAVE: Minimum of 3 years of experience processing union and non union payroll
-Ability to communicate clearly and consistently orally and written with clients and team members
-Very detail oriented
-Sense of urgency and ownership of job responsibilities
-Excellent computer skills and all usual software
-Commitment to continuing education to maintain up to date with legal updates in regards to area of expertise
-Must have flexible schedule to work until the job is done.
-Must be great at time management
-An analytical mind with good math skills

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Affiliate Marketing Coordinator

“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” is a syndicated and airs in over 200 markets nationwide. The Affiliate Marketing Coordinator acts as liaison between marketing, production and broadcast affiliates to support a wide variety of marketing needs on the local level. One of the coordinator's primary responsibilities is to assist the Executive Director of Affiliate Marketing in the execution of local marketing efforts, helping achieve increased ratings, higher client satisfaction and revenue for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”

The Affiliate Marketing Coordinator provides client and sales servicing on all things related to
“The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” The role consists of daily assigned various projects by the
Executive Director of Affiliate Marketing. Oversight, strategy and big picture guidance is
provided by the VP Domestic Distribution Marketing. The Affiliate Coordinator role is client facing and the candidate must present a positive can-do attitude towards internal and external clients at all times.

This individual will have an opportunity to gain experience across the marketing mix, including strategic planning, digital and social marketing, public relations, creative sweepstakes development, station engagement and other functions.


DAILY DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
• Write and distribute daily local show highlights for broadcast and digital clips, social media
and promo alerts.
• Prepare and coordinate timelines for team and meetings with senior staff. Take notes and report back to team.
• Assist in sweepstakes planning execution and prize fulfillment for local stations.
• Responsible for coordination of materials for marketing collateral including working with management to select campaign creative, working with outside vendors when appropriate to create new materials, proofing materials and distributing to key stake holders on a timely basis. Then processing purchase orders and invoices for payment.
• Responsible for trafficking materials and fulfilling internal/external requests for creative assets, copy/show descriptions, merchandise, status reports, etc. Responsible for assisting Senior Managers and marketing team with materials needed for presentations including developing PowerPoint presentations and preparing documents for meetings.
• Clip and report news coverage from media assets provided to local stations.
• Coordinate VIP show tickets and behind the scenes set tours for local stations once COVID restrictions are lifted. (Adhering to Medical Production Guidelines)
• Maintain inventory and distribute merchandise for station sweepstakes and events.
• Update station contacts and data within Salesforces.
• Scheduling and meeting planning.


THE ESSENTIALS:
• 1-2 years’ experience in media or entertainment marketing required
• Must have a passion for television
• Must have Industry awareness and knowledge
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Creative/Innovative
• Attention to detail
• Experience in television marketing desired
• Candidate must be flexible, highly organized and capable of handling multiple projects at once. Occasional travel, (Adhering to Medical Production Guidelines) weekend and evening work required. Consistent overtime.
• Education / Certifications


SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE USED: (training offered) Keynote, SalesForce, WBSendIt, Business Objects, Adobe Social, MARVIN, Basecamp, DOMO, Critical Mention, IQ Media

EDV Night Assistant Editor
Ellen Digital Ventures is in search of an experienced Avid assistant editor with a passion for organization and multitasking. This person skillfully works with EDV and The Ellen Show Publicity team to cut and export out of Avid and acts as content publisher on channels such as ellentube and YouTube. They are
comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment and can handle high-volume edits and exports.

Responsibilities
*WFH environment, remoting into a PC run on Windows
• Gathers delivery notes from Publicity and Social team; generates nightly delivery matrix.
• Cuts show clips in Avid according to timecode notes / adds appropriate bugs / end cards / transitions / audio fades; batch exports into Media Encoder.
• Quickly delivers broadcast clips to the Publicity team and responds to any requested changes.
• Uploads and publishes to multiple online channels.
• Troubleshoots Avid and HP ZCentral Remote software.
• Archives all show clips and social cuts to Box.com

Qualifications
• Skilled in video editing and bin organization via Avid Media Composer and
Adobe Premiere.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to
detail.
• Ability to work and troubleshoot independently.
• Experience in audio mixing and color correction is a plus.

For over 30 years, the Nickelodeon Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world's greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top-notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts and more. At Nickelodeon, we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate and Santiago of the Seas, among others. Our content development teams are creator-driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell. Join us!

The Series Cultural Consultant will work with a Upcoming CG Series production, and report to the series’ Producer in an effort to offer insight and guidance regarding the various characters and cultures represented in the content and within the crew. This role is responsible for keeping the content in accordance with Nickelodeon’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) efforts and in alignment with ViacomCBS’ overall diversity and inclusion strategy.

While the Cultural Consultant will work primarily with series production and the series Executive in Charge (EIC) to help review/inform/educate on cultural matters indicative to the characters being portrayed. The consultant will also collaborate with Talent and PR departments to help ensure that the content and related talent are represented authentically that is as diverse as its audience.

Responsibilities:

Review series materials and assets at key creative stages (i.e. premises, outlines, script, storyboard, design, animatic and animation) to ensure the content is properly representative of the people, cultures, and backgrounds therein while keeping to production deadlines.
Identify potential character and story issues for production and suggest appropriate solutions that may include but are not limited to reference materials, 3rd party business partners, and vendors.
Evaluate the cultural needs of the series and crew and offer support and guidance to maintain a diverse community.
Provide deep subject-matter expertise and lead series to problem solve, design, and deliver strategic solutions.
Provide specific, practical, and actionable tools and resources (i.e. guides, templates, questions, etc.) to help advance D&I efforts and provide a measurement of results.
Stay up to date on the latest topics and trends in the inclusion space.
Facilitate communication in a timely manner between production unit and studio regarding production issues, questions, and materials.
Host D&I-focused conversations with production, foster spaces for candid conversation. Provide on-going reporting in partnership with EIC, Recruitment, and PR to measure the effectiveness of diversity and inclusion practices.
Update Producer and EIC with status updates in a timely manner on the status of consultant-related efforts and projects.

Basic Qualifications
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well remotely, as well as within the studio space, in one-on-one and group settings.
Possess knowledge of animation production process creative/production process.
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, email, Zoom, and various video-conferencing applications.
Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and collaborative skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
Experience presenting and communicating (written and verbal) with executives.
Ability to be self-directed, take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and work independently in a fast paced, fluid environment.

Additional Qualifications
BA/BS preferred, or 2 – 3 years of animation production experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have cultural competency skills and thrive in inclusive environments working with diverse people, teams, and organizations.
Knowledgeable about childhood psychology and child development.
Experience working within the children’s television industry, well-informed on the kids’ TV landscape.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.


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Noggin from Nick Jr. is a leading interactive learning service for families with young kids. We help children develop skills, knowledge and passions through play with the characters they love. We also give parents important tools to help their kids thrive. A multi-platform direct-to-consumer offering, Noggin reaches families in the domestic market through standalone mobile apps, connected TV apps, and add-on channels.

The Play-Along Video (“PAV”) team is one of several groups producing content for the Noggin app. The PAV team focuses on learning-led interactive media. All content produced by this group is guided by Noggin’s curriculum framework.

We are building a team of highly motivated, diverse and capable individuals who are eager to work in a startup-like environment within a large media company. We need innovators and self-starters who are passionate about playful learning and comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative and innovative organization.

What We Need in an Production Assistant
We are seeking an Production Assistant to support the diverse needs of an uber busy PAV team. You are smart, creative, and have excellent time-management skills. You are supremely flexible and can pivot on a dime. We need an energetic PA who will provide support in a variety of ways so multifaceted individuals are definitely welcome!

Responsibilities include:
Support producers and associate producers with the creation, revision, and maintenance of all production documents including interactive design documents, logic flow charts and wireframes, logic and dialogue scripts; including:
- Take and organize meeting notes
- Help build templates for scripts and IDDs
- Add filenames to scripts
- Help create cue sheets, closed caption scripts, CMS records
- Assist with tracking as production iterates; includes keeping detailed notes as we update and organize scripts, audio, and design documents
- Operate in Wrike to schedule and maintain production deliverables
- Assist with audio-related production needs
- Create and manage scratch audio
- Manage PAV Team’s character VO library-database. Assist with clipping character VO, downloading and managing series audio stems
- Review and vet animation and audio inventory
- Assist with music selections; and help handle file deliveries with sound designer
- Pull clips or screen capture of PAVs; for production requests, meetings, and stakeholder reviews
- Archive source files and maintain asset libraries
- Test and analyze content for quality assurance
- Review all builds
- Work with the team to track bugs and feature requests in JIRA while clearly communicating updates and properly escalating concerns
- Assist in the creation of a PAV-wide DMS (digital asset management system)

Basic Qualifications:
- Required Qualifications / Skills
- Highly responsible, self-motivated, and able to thrive in an energetic and fast-paced environment
- College degree; 1+ years experience in kids’ educational media is a plus
- Knowledge of and passion for preschool interactive media is highly desirable
- Extremely detail-oriented, organized and thorough, able and willing to refine work to a high degree of polish
- Exhibit excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and interpersonal
- Must be able to manage multiple projects with varying scope simultaneously, and while under intense deadlines
- Good communication skills are essential, as is a mature, professional collaborative attitude
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, and Excel; Adobe Creative Suite
- Work in Photoshop; knowledge of Illustrator is a plus
- Ability to learn new software development environments and systems quickly and adapt to new methods of production


ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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About The Brand
For over 30 years, the Nickelodeon Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world's greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top-notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts and more. At Nickelodeon, we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate and Santiago of the Seas, among others. Our content development teams are creator-driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell. Join us!

Overview and Responsibilities

Summary:
Oversee in-house and freelance storyboard artists to ensure the quality and the style of the show is maintained.

Responsibilities:
Regularly meet with Storyboard Artists and Storyboard Revisionists to thoroughly review and revise storyboards.
Ensure desired quality and style of show is met.
Oversee implementation of Executive Producer and Standards’ notes into storyboards.
Communicate with Executive producer and line producer as to the status of work progress and any problems that may arise.
Answer questions from Storyboard Artists and Revisionists during storyboarding and revision process.
Answer questions from Animation Directors regarding storyboards.
Answer questions from production Staff regarding organization of designs from storyboards.
When time allows, sit in on script meetings to offer feedback from a storyboarding perspective.
Basic Qualifications
Must be able to work digitally with a Cintiq.
Ability to manage the production schedule and resources.
Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show.
Strong staging and composition skills.
Strong drawing and mechanical skills.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Strong time-management skills.
Additional Qualifications
BA/BS in Fine Arts or equivalent experience strongly desired.
3 – 5 years as storyboard and or director preferred.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.


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For over 30 years, the Nickelodeon Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world's greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top-notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts and more. At Nickelodeon, we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate and Santiago of the Seas, among others. Our content development teams are creator-driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell. Join us!

Overview and Responsibilities

Reports to:
Art Director or Executive Producer (creative)
Line Producer (administrative)

Summary:
Paints backgrounds, layouts and any other background-related art that the production may require, ensuring style and quality of show is met.

Responsibilities:
Meet with creative supervisor(s) to ensure color needs of show are fulfilled.
Follow instructions of supervisor.
Complete all color work within assigned deadlines.
Resolve color problems with creative supervisors.
Ensure all deadlines are met.
Communicate progress of work to appropriate production staff.
Ensure all artwork is accurately backed up and stored appropriately.
Ensure all shipping materials are prepared and ready on time.
Be available for questions until your department’s shipment is complete.
Review storyboard for background key color callouts.
Additional Responsibilities:
Assist with special projects.
Fulfill other color projects, including but not limited to color lead sheets, color script and/or color pass on storyboards.
If applicable, scan backgrounds and adjust digitally as necessary.
Basic Qualifications
Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show.
Strong knowledge of color theory and lighting.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable color software and hardware.
Strong time-management skills.
Work well under pressure.
Ability to multitask a plus.
Additional Qualifications
Some digital color experience desired.
BA/BS or equivalent work experience highly desired.
Knowledge and experience working on a CG or 2D series.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.


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Summary:
Nickelodeon Animation Studio is looking for a Lighting/Compositing Artist. Illustration and digital painting skills are a great addition. A good generalist skillset is a big plus. Ideal candidate is approachable and a team player.

Responsibilities:
Lighting, rendering, and compositing from Maya based on concepts sent from clients and directors.
Digital touch-up, sweetening, and paint to finish composites as final art/illustrations.
Able to work independently using commercial and proprietary lighting, rendering, and compositing tools.
Able to switch gears quickly onto multiple projects.
Assist in developing techniques to render the necessary layers with appropriate compositing software and detailed documentation.
Take direction from the directors to establish suitable work techniques and lighting tools when needed, as well as macros for 2D and 3D software for other team members with detailed documentation explaining tools and techniques.
Basic Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of and experience with Nuke, Maya with Red Shift 3.0.24 software.
Strong knowledge of Shotgun, After Effects and Photoshop.
Digital touch-up and painting ability.
Additional Qualifications
B.A. or B.S. in Animation, or related field preferred.
Knowledge and experience with Lightwave & Harmony, Houdini and Effects/FX skills are a plus.
Digital touch-up and painting ability.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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About The Brand

Noggin is a leading learning service for families with preschoolers. We deliver streaming and interactive learning content that helps young kids develop skills, knowledge and passions through play with the characters they love. We also help parents help their kids thrive. A direct-to-consumer offering available on 10+ platforms, Noggin reaches families in the domestic market through standalone mobile apps, connected TV apps, and add-on channels. We are forming a team of highly motivated individuals who are eager to work in a start-up-like environment within a large media company. We need innovators and self-starters who are passionate about playful learning and comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative-led organization.

Overview and Responsibilities

Description:

Nickelodeon's Nick Jr., the #1 preschool brand, seeks a Character Designer for Nickelodeon Digital, Preschool Division. The Designer will report to the Director of Animation, and be responsible for helping to develop new styles, as well as replicate existing ones.

Responsibilities include:

· Generate new branded Characters.

· Designer work from concept through final delivery.

· Helping to establish new styles for emerging content.

· Building new assets for existing styles and properties.

· Working alongside Generalists to deliver production ready assets.

· Working quickly.

· Working with stake holder feedback to alter designs as needed,

· Be extremely detail-oriented, organized and thorough, able and willing to refine work to a high degree of polish.

Basic Qualifications

· Experience designing for kid’s entertainment.

· Working in Cinema 4D/Maya/other 3D software.

· Rendering experience.

· Able to quickly sketch through ideas and process.

· Able to translate 2D concept work into final 3D.

· Capable of producing final assets translatable for production pipeline.

· Game experience a plus.

· Experience in Pre-K entertainment a plus.

Additional Qualifications

· Excellent communication skills and a professional collaborative attitude

· Be flexible and have enthusiasm for innovation and change

· Must be able to complete tasks on tight deadlines

· Must have enthusiasm for innovation and change, and interest in keeping abreast of new developments

· Ability to articulate and influence creative concepts

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

MUST HAVE:

Portfolio of work relevant to the job description.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

About The Brand
For over 30 years, the Nickelodeon Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world's greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top-notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts and more. At Nickelodeon, we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate and Santiago of the Seas, among others. Our content development teams are creator-driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell. Join us!
Overview and Responsibilities
Reports to: Executive Producer (creative)

Line Producer and VP/General Manager (administrative)

Summary:
Works with Executive Producer, Line Producer and CG Supervisor in overseeing all aspects of development, pre-production, overseas production and post-production.
The Supervising Producer will with work on level with the CG Supervisor to determine the pipeline and working methodologies during the development and pre-build stages of shows.
Duties include giving upper level input regarding artist management and resource planning. Responsible for helping develop the creative vision with the CG Supervisor by having an oversight of the entire production; ensuring the flow of communication and the establishment of an effective workflow so that the production is delivered on time and on budget. Partnering with the CG Supervisor, ensuring the translating of the production’s art direction into modeling and rigging, both creatively and technically.
Responsibilities:
Communicate to Executive Producer, VP/General Manager, Line Producer and other appropriate production staff regarding the status of work and any problems that may arise.
Ensure that the desired quality and style of show is being achieved within the parameters of the show’s network-approved schedule and budget.
Attend and contribute to all relevant production meetings.
Assist with special projects as necessary. This could include but is not limited to main title, title cards, press art, style guide, tool kit and any network requests.
Work with the Line Producer, CG Supervisor and appropriate production members to determine the most efficient way to expedite the production of the show, both internally and at vendor studios.
Highlight cost implications of requests or changes in a timely manner.
Production:
Oversee and assess the technical and aesthetic content of the script from premise to final draft to ensure it stays within the CG scope and inform Executive Producer, VP/General Manager, Line Producer of any concern.
Contribute significantly to casting, production design and artistic staffing.
Oversee the creation of detailed main model and episodic packs, including a minimum of expressions, character construction, mouth charts, character turnarounds, props main backgrounds.
Attend voice recordings as required.
Oversees storyboard directors, storyboard artists and animatic editors’ work to ensure quality and style of show is met. Also presents possible solutions to storyboard and animatic schedule problems.
Thoroughly review storyboards for timing and shipping and oversee revisions as necessary.
Ensures all notes on storyboards, animatics and models are accurately addressed and within the CG scope.
Review animatics at all stages in a timely manner, giving notes, guidance and revisions when necessary.
Ensure all aspects of animation direction/timing are completed on schedule and in the style of the show.
Communicate regularly with overseas studio regarding status of work.
Review animation, providing notes/guidance to overseas studio in a timely fashion.
Ensure overseas studio consistently adheres to quality and style of show.
May require a visit to the overseas studio to review work being done on premises
Post Production:

Overseas initial assembly of picture.
Attend and contribute to initial picture edit and subsequent edits.
Call, review and approve retakes within parameters of the show’s retake allowance.
Ensure that all creative retake materials are completed and sent to overseas studio in a timely fashion.
Ensure that all retakes are cut into final picture upon return from overseas studio.
If necessary, attend ADR recordings to ensure character continuity.
Attend and contribute to music and sound effects spotting, preview and final mix.
Attend color correction sessions.
Basic Qualifications
Proven knowledge of all facets of the animation process.
Strong visual and structural storytelling skills.
Strong time and resource management skills.
Proven leadership and communication skills.
On-the-fly problem solving ability.
Ability to be creative on demand.
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware.
Additional Qualifications
5 – 7 years supervisory experience in animation preferred, per VP/General Manager’s approval.
Animation direction experience a plus.
CG TV or feature experience.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

About The Brand
For over 30 years, the Nickelodeon Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world's greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top-notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts and more. At Nickelodeon, we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate and Santiago of the Seas, among others. Our content development teams are creator-driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell. Join us!
Overview and Responsibilities
Summary:
Nickelodeon Animation Studio is looking for A Storyboard Artist for Kamp Koral!

Responsibilities:
Meet with creative supervisors to discuss objectives of storyboard; what is desired or to be achieved.
Create storyboards by implementing storytelling objectives.
Follow instructions of creative supervisors.
Address any problems with creative supervisors; ask necessary questions.
Communicate progress of work to creative supervisors and to appropriate production staff.
Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work.
Follow accurate document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the production’s guidelines.
Meet all deadlines as determined by Line Producer or Production Manager.
Attend and contribute to meetings and pitches as needed.
Maybe be required to pitch Storyboards.
Ensure all storyboard notes are added.
Basic Qualifications
Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show.
Strong staging and composition skills.
Understanding of subtext in character performance. Portfolio samples must demonstrate that all characters in a sequence do not behave the same. They are unique. Think about which character in a scene is dominant, which is submissive. What are the undercurrents? Whose scene is it?
Strong drawing and mechanical skills.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software (Photoshop, Storyboard Pro) and hardware (Wacom Cintiq monitor and/or tablet).
Strong time-management skills.
Work well under pressure.
Ability to multitask a plus.
Additional Qualifications
Related drawing experience necessary.
BA/BS preferred.
Minimum of 1 year storyboard experience and/or training on a similar show; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

About The Brand
For over 30 years, the Nickelodeon Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world's greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top-notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts and more. At Nickelodeon, we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate and Santiago of the Seas, among others. Our content development teams are creator-driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell. Join us!
Overview and Responsibilities
Summary:
Nick Animation Studio is looking for a Storyboard Revisionist! This person will revise, supplement and clean up storyboards as directed.

Responsibilities:
Meet with creative supervisors; discuss and implement necessary storyboard revisions.
Follow instructions as per the notes and discussions.
Address any problems with creative supervisors; ask necessary questions.
Communicate progress of work to creative supervisors and to appropriate production staff.
Ensure quality, continuity, and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work.
Meet all deadlines as determined by Line Producer / Production Manager.
Basic Qualifications
Must be able to draw using a Cintiq.
Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show.
Strong drawing and mechanical skills.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware.
Strong time-management skills.
Work well under pressure.
Ability to multitask a plus.
Additional Qualifications
Related drawing experience necessary.
BA/BS preferred, or 6 – 12 months storyboard revision experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.