TV - Dialogue Editor

Job Description

Responsibilities
DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

DreamWorks Animation Television has an exciting new opportunity for an Editor (Dialogue) to join its in-house team in Glendale, CA. Our Editors (Dialogue) cut, assemble, edit, and clean dialogue for television animation.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!

''What would you say you do here?''
• Build an Edit Master Record (EMR) of episode's dialogue based on circle-take notes and Director's input
• Review all recorded lines for clarity and potential quality issues; advise Recording Engineer and Production Staff of any issues
• Review EMR and/or pick-ups with Director and other creative supervisors
• Distribute EMR and any revised EMRs to relevant Production Staff
• Make and maintain a library of alternate takes, walla, and additional lines for future use
• Pre-spot episodes using the character library and host automated dialogue replacement (ADR) spotting sessions with Director and other creative supervisors
• Edit dialogue recorded for pickups and/or ADR
• Cut in ADR, ensure accurate sync, and clean dialogue in preparation for mix
• Review episodes with Director and other creative supervisors once all dialogue is recorded and finalized, then distribute to appropriate staff and post house(s)
• Ensure timelines are consistently met and communicate progress of work to supervisors and to appropriate production staff

Qualifications/Requirements
''What do I need to have in order to do this job?''
• Ideally 5 or more years of experience in sound editing
• Sophisticated knowledge and experience using ProTools
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects and meet timelines
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environment
• Selected candidate will need to join the Editors Union (700) if not yet currently a member
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal/DreamWorks Animation worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

''What can I offer?''
• At least 3 years experience working in television animation
• Experience using Izotope RX in conjunction with ProTools for Audio Cleanup.
• Bachelor's degree preferred

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