Script Supervisor

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.

While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.

If you’ve ever dreamt of what the early days of Hollywood must have been like, of what it takes to roll up your sleeves and break new ground, figure out a new process, and to one day say, “I was there when it all began,” then welcome aboard…

Skydance Animation is looking for an experienced Script Supervisor to be the keeper of the master production script on a new feature film. They will attend scratch and production dialogue records and consistently track and update revisions in real-time. The Script Supervisor must have excellent organizational skills, ability to manage shifting priorities, and managerial experience. This position requires strong and constant attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Writer(s) schedule and delivery priorities with goals set by production leadership, keep on-task, assist in casting for scratch, and building character descriptions for casting/marketing packets
• Central hub and point-person for master production script; act as “guardian” of development and script material
• Closely partner alongside Director, Producers, Writers, Editors with understanding position’s significance in supporting production
• Regularly incorporate all approved notes and changes to script material
• Attend applicable meetings and Director reviews for script and story revisions
• Track specific Writer contribution for appropriate crediting
• Supervise and mentor Production Coordinators and Assistants, manage workflow and logistics for department
• Manage and implement the master VO schedule along with the Casting and the Post Production Supervisor
• Attend Production dialogue recording sessions, update script with review notes, prep and distribute recording materials for Talent, Director, and other attendees
• Track dialogue recording status and provide summaries including outstanding character line count to production leadership and Editorial
• Update Producers with all notable story and script changes as they occur
• Notation and communication to Editorial of Director’s preferred takes (line readings)
• Track scratch dialogue based on story deliveries, script revisions, and director and/or editor requests
• Create an archival “milestones” conformed script after every story reel screening
• Liaise with Legal to ensure scripted material is within established copyright guidelines
• Provide critical attention to security of distributed scripted material

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Script Supervisor on an animated feature production
• Managerial experience in an animation production setting
• High proficiency with Final Draft and Microsoft Office
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Quick identification of changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team-oriented setting
• Must be a knowledgeable and effective communicator throughout the production pipeline
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong level of discretion and confidentiality

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.