Script Coordinator for DreamWorks Animation Television (NY)

The Script Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day production workflow for writing staff.

DreamWorks Animation Television has an exciting new opportunity for a Script Coordinator to join a production based in New York.

Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”

• Take notes during writer’s meetings, story note meetings, and animatic reviews
• Ensure that executive notes are received in a timely manner, accurately transcribed, saved in the appropriate format, and distributed.
• Generate physical scripts for recording sessions (record drafts), as well as pickup and ADR sheets
• Take notes during records and distribute.
• Conform scripts to edited dialogue and action of locked animatic, locked picture, and final mixed picture.
• Responsible for proofreading, filing, cataloguing, and distributing all premises, outlines, script drafts and revisions
• Update and organize files and database of all premises, outlines and drafts of each script, including submissions.
• Track pickup and ADR lines.
• Work in conjunction with the Line Producer, Casting, Music, and Talent Relations departments to schedule cast records efficiently
• Flag potential writing and scheduling issues to Line Producer and/or Production Manager.
• Stay abreast of notes meetings and regularly elevate information appropriately to Line Producer and/or Production Manager.
• Coordinate the writing schedule and distribute and update the weekly script status report; give script progress updates at regular production meetings.
• Track and provide cast list with line counts for script drafts to other production staff.
• Working knowledge of Final Draft, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite

Basic Qualifications: “What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Minimum 1 year of prior experience in TV animation production.
• Strong interest in children’s television programming, particularly preschool animation.
• Flexibility to work across multiple time zones, adapting schedules as needed.
• New York–based position offering hybrid flexibility (remote and Midtown office), with periodic travel for in-person meetings and recording sessions.

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with partner studios.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.

This New York-based position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. The salary range is $66,300 to $73,000/year.