Central Production Coordinator

Skydance Animation is seeking a Central Production Coordinator to support the production team while serving as a key representative of the Producers’ Office. This role blends production coordination with administrative support, requiring strong organization, communication, and adaptability.The Production Coordinator will help manage and maintain the production schedule, coordinate team travel, oversee ShotGrid tracking and asset updates, and provide support across departments as needed. This is a highly collaborative role that plays a critical part in keeping the production running smoothly.The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented team player who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and can anticipate needs before they arise.ResponsibilitiesOversee and maintain the core production schedule, including those of the Producers and Co-DirectorsManage the Co-Director’s calendar, ensuring priorities and commitments are accurately reflectedCoordinate travel arrangements for Producers and department heads as neededCapture detailed notes during reviews, distribute summaries, and track follow-ups on action items and status updatesMaintain and update asset databases in ShotGrid, ensuring accuracy across notes, version statuses, due dates, and departmental informationCommunicate approvals and changes to downstream departments in a timely mannerPartner with teams across the East Coast and Madrid to support seamless communication and on-time delivery of materialsProcess and submit expense reports for department heads as requiredContribute to a positive team culture by supporting an inclusive, collaborative, and creative work environmentProvide additional support and take on ad hoc tasks as neededRequirements1-5 years of experience in animation or VFX productionFamiliarity with production pipelines and an understanding of cross-departmental dependencies preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office and Google WorkspaceExperience with ShotGrid or similar production tracking software preferred; familiarity with tools such as Flix and Avid is a plusHighly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPracticed discernment, with the ability to anticipate challenges, proactively problem-solve, and maintain clear communication under the guidance of a Department SupervisorThe range for this non-exempt position in Santa Monica, CA is $25-32/hour. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.#Animation