Full-Time
Animatic Editor
Multiplatform, Disney Television Animation
Posted on 1/15/2025
The Walt Disney Company
10,001+ employees
Diversified entertainment conglomerate: media, parks, streaming
Compensation Overview
$2.6k/wk
Burbank, CA, USA
Pay rate for this position in Burbank, California is $2,554.00 per week based on a 40 hour work week.
Pay rate for this position in Burbank, California is $2,554.00 per week based on a 40 hour work week.
Pay rate for this position in Burbank, California is $2,554.00 per week based on a 40 hour work week.
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- Ability to multi-task and juggle multiple projects at the same time
- This person should have a passion for storytelling and strong ability to combine assets into captivating narratives to create impactful narratives through editing and animation
- 2-5 years of experience animatic editorial
- High degree of proficiency in Avid Media Composer
- Self-motivated team player who can thrive in team environments as well as work independently
- Close attention to detail and obsession with high quality work
- Create the final animatic that will be shipped to animation
- Insert temp Sound Effects
- Place Dialogue (final and temp)
- Create pace and tone of episode utilizing a music temp track
- The animatic editor is responsible for obtaining proper approvals and delivering various versions of the project for distribution
- Manage timeline and multi-task
- Collaborate with Showrunners, directors, and designers through pre-production to ensure creative direction is followed
- Run needed screenings for review
Disney runs four main operations: media networks (ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel), parks and resorts (Disneyland, Walt Disney World), studio entertainment (films and TV from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm), and direct-to-consumer streaming (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+). It makes money from ads and affiliate fees, ticket sales and in-park spending, box office and licensing, and subscriptions to its streaming services. It stands out because it owns a large library of well-known brands and can pair content with experiences, merchandise, and cross-promotion across parks and media. Its goal is to entertain, inform, and inspire people worldwide by telling stories with technology and forming partnerships to grow its reach.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Burbank, California
Founded
1923
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Disney can monetize Toy Story 5 across films, airlines, and retail.
- Parks gain attendance lift from seasonal events like Disney Celebrates America.
- Localized partnerships like Disney Sparklink Stars extend licensed IP in Japan.
What critics are saying
- FCC scrutiny over ABC renewals threatens broadcast operations and compliance costs.
- Bluey crowding at Animal Kingdom strains guest experience and operational capacity.
- Event-driven promotions risk short-lived spikes without durable audience growth.
What makes The Walt Disney Company unique
- Disney combines media, parks, streaming, and consumer products under one IP engine.
- Its 1923 founding and 2006-2012 acquisitions built enduring franchises across generations.
- Disney Experiences turns characters into physical destinations, not just screen content.
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