Manager, Animation Production, Paramount Pictures

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Overview:

Ever wonder what it takes to bring a world-class animated feature from an early idea to the big screen? This position is responsible for supporting the production process of animated feature films for Paramount Pictures, from development through final delivery. This role helps make sure projects are completed on time, within budget, and at the highest creative and technical standards. The Manager will collaborate closely with their supervisor, creative leadership , and external partners to maintain the artistic vision of each project while driving operational efficiency.

If you're excited by the opportunity to help shape animated stories from concept to completion, we'd love to hear from you. Apply and join the team!

Responsibilities:

• Support the team to generate, review, and manage production schedules for animation features
• Review and monitor physical production costs of assigned projects
• Generate production schedules/budgets for current and future projects
• Maintain studio production key milestone schedules
• Provide production analytics on prior and future assigned projects
• Help support the Director of Talent to manage recruiting and staffing needs
• Provide support to Animation Technology and Post-Production as needed

Vendor Responsibilities:

• Reach out and maintain relationships with all animation vendors
• Monitor vendor capacity for current and future projects
• Create and maintain animation vendor/studio tracking database

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience with an Animation studio, preferred
• Proficiency in production and operational tools (ShotGrid, Airtable, Google Workspace, Excel)

Additional Qualifications:

• Able to handle multiple priorities
• Film budgeting or bidding experience
• Wide industry knowledge of people, process, and technique
• Ability to identify and recruit talent is a major plus
• Deep understanding of animation physical production details and nuances
• Experience in budgeting and estimating costs for various methods of production, understanding the nuances in the script and reporting them to senior management; expertise in bottom-up budgeting
• Experience working both in the field and in a corporate environment
• Thrives in a fast-paced , fast-growing, collaborative environment
• Deep knowledge of the animation film industry

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $85,600.00 - 100,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, 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. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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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