Associate Producer - Disney Television Animation

About this Role and our Studio

Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over forty 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

Associate Producer

job posting, you may be considered for any

Associate Producer

positions that arise until the expiration date provided.

Applications for this job posting will expire on December 31, 2026.

This is a key leadership role that partners with the Executive Producer, Line Producer, Production and Creative Executives and subcontracted animation studio to execute the creative vision of the show while working within the schedule and budget for the series. The AP must be experienced in the TV Animation production process and be comfortable dealing with internal and external departments on a daily basis. They will have strong management skills to oversee and give feedback to a production and artistic crew. They will be responsible for anticipating and problem-solving complexity and process issues. This role requires collaboration with and leadership of a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

Leadership

Attends and oversees crew handouts, episode meetings, reviews, etc.

Ensures that the Production and Artist teams are tracking and implementing all Exec, S&P andLegal notes.

Innovates while in the role. Continually assesses processes for efficiency and value, meets with team to discuss current practices and implementation of new workflows.

Overseesand manages the Storybook process, when applicable to the series

Approves timecards for the crew and ensure that hours areallocatedcorrectlyand that overtime is approved and charged appropriately. Track vacation/holiday calendars.

Overseesthe Retake process andcoversRetakesession if theCoordinatoris unavailable. This includes working with the Post Supervisor and/or Coordinator to ensure Mix dates and Final Playback sessions are on track to complete as scheduled. Coordinates with TDsregardingretakescounts
eeds.

As needed,researchesandpurchasesreference/research materials.

Will cover all LP responsibilities when the LP is out of the office, or if there is not an LP assigned to the series.

Scheduling

Prepares weekly/monthly status reports for show leadership and Exec team;identifyareas of delay (including creating andmaintainingshipping reports, late asset reports, etc.).

Keepsa close eye on the calendar to ensure that all required meetings are accounted for and that if there areconflictsthey are resolved.

Staffing

Works with the LP to hire full-time and temporary staff andcompletesonboardingpaperwork as needed.

Partners with IT and Operations to ensure that the artists and production staff have allhardware,softwareand office/cube tools needed. If there is a request from the team,helpsfacilitateit getting through to theappropriate departmentsand follows up on their behalf as needed.

As needed, request artist deals and trigger payments.

Communication

Works closely with Vendor Studio to ensure that studio(s) are on track and clear on expectations for the week. Flagsanydelays from WDTVA to Vendor as well as any issues brought to WDTVA from the Vendor.

Works closely with artists to ensure their assignment and delivery expectations are clear.

Collaboration

Works closely with the LP andshowleadership to strategize and resolve issuesregardingthe Master Schedule and budget throughout all phases of production.

Partners with the LP to assessimpactof schedule and budget shifts andexecutesthose changes under the LP's guidance.

Partners with the Art Director(s) to manage the Design team. This includes creating master schedules, assigningartistswork, setting artist deadlines, giving feedback when expectations are not met and elevating concerns to the LP when unable to resolve issues.

Works with the LP to manage and oversee both Pre andPost ProductionDepartments.

Partners with Music,Castingand Digital/Post departments to ensure that all areas are on track with production deadlines.

Partners with LPto runweekly internal production meetings andmeetswithproductionteamon a regular basis.

Coordinates with Story Editor and Casting to ensure script distributions, ADR memo distributions, productionrecordsand ADR records areaccurateand complete.

Assists LP to ensure delivery of Franchise, Marketing, and Publicity requests.

Assists LP in schedulinganimatic, color, and playback screenings with Prod. Secretary.

Business Support

Ensures that all show elements and production materialisarchived as per WDTVA and studio policy.

Technical Skills

Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook;ToonBoomStoryboard Pro; Adobe Photoshop; Insight;Ftrackor other Production tracking tools

Excellent organizational skills, strong written & verbal communication skills

Additionalduties as necessary

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of 5 yearsof television animationexperience

Strong leadership qualities with the ability to partner with Creatives and Executives, collaborate with peers, and manage and mentor artists and production teams

Ability to oversee multiple projects and solve problems in a fast-paced environment

Strategic thinker with the ability

Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible

Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-socialskillsand acumen

Education

Bachelorsdegree or equivalent work experience

Job Location

This is a fully onsite role based in Glendale, CA.

The hiring range for this position in California is $85,000 to $116,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job ID:

10150771

Location:

Glendale,California

Job Posting Company:

Disney Branded Television

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