Manager of Animation Post Production

This is a Full Time Job

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Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Manager of Animation Post Production to support the day-to-day operations of post production, working closely with the VP to manage internal sub-departments, maintain schedules, and collaborate with production teams and external vendors.

Salary: Not mentioned
Workplace Requirements: Burbank office, facility management responsibilities
Years of Experience Required: 5-8 years in picture finishing, VFX, or television animation production
Education Requirements: High School and College
Hard Skills Required: Knowledge of post production techniques, industry-standard tools (Premiere, Avid, Resolve, etc.), MS Office, Smartsheets, technical troubleshooting
Soft Skills Required: Strong communication, organizational skills, problem-solving, and leadership
Preferred Skills/Experience: Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure, experience in animation production

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Manager of Animation Post Production | Warner Bros. Discovery

The Manager of Animation Post Production will support the overall post production operation of the division, working closely with the VP of Post Production to assist in the management and oversight of all internal sub-departments. The role involves maintaining processes, schedules, and communication between internal production teams and external vendors. Additionally, this position will troubleshoot issues, manage post production staff, and collaborate with individual production teams to ensure smooth operations.

Your Role Accountabilities:
• Manage internal post production content, ensuring audio and video elements are processed smoothly and on time
• Support day-to-day management of sub-teams within post production, ensuring clarity on duties, priorities, and schedules
• Collaborate with Producers and LPs to standardize post checkpoints, processes, schedules, and reviews
• Troubleshoot editorial and post issues, working with production teams to ensure timely and quality delivery
• Oversee post production requests, manage project billings, and provide data to finance teams
• Manage delivery schedules and reports, coordinating between production executives and the internal/external post IO team
• Provide supervision for special projects such as promos, trailers, short-form content, and screenings
• Assist with facility management tasks including security, equipment maintenance, and new hire onboarding
• Maintain and update documentation outlining post production processes, delivery specs, and protocols
• Create and maintain internal job codes and oversee file structures for post production assets
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to hardware, software, and services

Qualifications & Experience:

Work Experience:
• 5-8 years of experience in picture finishing, VFX, or television animation production

Education/Training:
• High School and College required

Knowledge/Skills:
• Proficiency in current post production techniques and technologies
• Familiarity with Smartsheets, MS Office, and industry-standard tools like Premiere, Avid, Resolve, Photoshop, After Effects, Storyboard Pro, and Harmony
• Strong technical knowledge of MacOS, Windows, Linux operating systems, and post production workflows
• Experience managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Preferred:
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across teams
• Ability to proactively handle assigned tasks and follow through effectively