Assistant Editor - Disney Television Animation
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At a glance
Job overview
The Walt Disney Company is hiring an Assistant Editor - Disney Television Animation. Disney Television Animation creates a variety of animated content and seeks an Assistant Editor to support technical and organizational editorial work from pre‑production through post‑production, maintaining efficient pipelines and assisting editors with tasks such as file organization, storyboard processing, dialogue logging, and output preparation.
Key focus areas include Maintain Avid project and keep files organized, Manage and process storyboards using Flix and import layout, animation, and lighting shots, and Import, log and prep dialogue recordings for editors including scratch dialogue, production sessions and ADR.
Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Animation Editorial. Important skills include Avid Media Composer, Organization, Animation Pipeline, Multi‑tasking, Interpersonal Skills, and Flix. Preferred (not required): After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and ProTools.
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Full job description
About this Role and our Studio
Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over 40 years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe.
DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style.
By submitting an application for this Assistant Editor role, you may be considered for any Assistant Editor positions that arise until the expiration date provided.
Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until December 31, 2026.
What you will do
The Assistant Editor is responsible for technical and organizational editorial work from pre-production through post production. Assistant Editor is responsible for maintaining an efficient editorial pipeline and assisting editors. Responsibilities include:
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Maintaining Avid project and keep files organized.
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Managing and processing storyboards using Flix. Also importing layout, animation, and lighting shots.
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Importing, logging and prepping dialogue recordings for editors: scratch dialogue, production recording sessions and ADR.
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Outputting movie files for various uses including turnovers for sound department, digital intermediate, and music departments.
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Organizing sound effects and music.
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Assisting the editors with Avid builds in preparation for screenings and QC of outputs.
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Publishing to production, including managing EDLs and change notes.
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Providing information to production that is timely and accurate.
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Assisting in Retake Sessions as required.
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Uploading needed screeners onto PIX
Required Qualifications and Skills
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Minimum 2 years experience in animation editorial.
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High degree of proficiency in Avid Media Composer.
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Excellent organization skills with great attention to detail.
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Understanding of feature animation pipeline and workflows.
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Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while working under tight schedules.
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Strong teammate with good interpersonal and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- After Effects, Photoshop, ProTools experience a plus.
Job Location
- This is a fully on-site role based in Glendale, CA
The pay rate for this role in California is $53.40 to $56.07 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Job ID: 10151465
Location: Glendale,California
Job Posting Company: Disney Branded Television
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