Full-Time

Administrative Assistant

Office of the Chairman

Posted on 8/23/2026

DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces animated films and TV series

Compensation Overview

$56k - $65k/yr

North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA

In Person

On-site requirement: full-time, NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Bachelor's

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • 2 years of demonstrated successful organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in an Assistant role covering a desk
  • Minimum 2 years experience and demonstrated ability in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals within NBCUniversal and in the business community
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity
  • Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and reliable form of transportation
  • This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite
Responsibilities
  • Daily administrative duties including, but not limited to, managing appointments and reservations, maintaining rolodex, booking conference rooms, facilitating IT support, generating parking passes, managing arrivals, cataloging and distributing incoming and outgoing mail, coordinating meals, setting reminders, and ordering and restocking office materials
  • Ensure calendar is up-to-date with latest event and meeting details
  • Assist with travel itinerary and confirm any logistics
  • Manage executive and talent gifting, including research, coordination, and execution of thoughtful and timely correspondence
  • Prepare meeting materials including credit/client list, bio, and recent headlines
  • Cover desk and phones of Executive Assistant when needed
  • Run (often time-sensitive) errands on and off the lot
  • Interact across all NBCUniversal business units and functions—including business affairs, HR, finance, legal, strategy, communications, distribution, marketing, production, and other enterprise teams
Desired Qualifications
  • High degree of professionalism and the ability to interface well with Senior Level management and discretion in handling confidential information
  • Extreme attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment and be flexible with changing schedules
  • Strong sense of urgency
  • Ability to take direction from multiple people
  • Impeccable communication skills and sound judgement to escalate information to appropriate parties
  • Strong interpersonal skills that will support the ability to successfully work in a multi-assistant office
  • Experience working at an agency or in the entertainment industry
  • Demonstrated interest in strategy, business development, and strategic initiatives

DreamWorks Animation produces animated films and television shows for family and children audiences, creating stories and characters that appeal to multiple generations. Its products are brought to life through a full animation pipeline, including in-house technology like the Moonray rendering platform, and a studio ecosystem that supports development from concept to release. Work combines artistry and engineering to deliver feature films, TV series, and related experiences, with revenue coming from box office, licensing, merchandise, and partnerships with streaming services. The company differentiates itself with its proprietary animation technology, a large creative talent pool at its Glendale campus, and a track record of popular franchises such as How to Train Your Dragon, along with award-winning storytelling. Its goal is to produce high-quality, engaging animated content and advance animation technology while expanding its franchises across theaters, TV, and digital platforms.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

Glendale, California

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • The Bad Guys 2 grossed $240 million worldwide after August 1, 2025.
  • Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie began streaming exclusively on Peacock January 23, 2026.
  • Forgotten Island opens September 25, 2026, extending DreamWorks' theatrical pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Shrek 5 slipped from July 2026 to June 30, 2027, delaying a franchise tentpole.
  • DreamWorks cut Glendale staff through natural attrition and third-party outsourcing in 2024-2025.
  • Universal now owns DreamWorks; another flop pushes more production offshore permanently.

What makes DreamWorks Animation unique

  • Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and The Wild Robot give DreamWorks durable multigenerational IP.
  • NBCUniversal integrates theaters, Peacock, consumer products, and theme parks around DreamWorks franchises.
  • The Wild Robot took 11 Annie Awards in 2025, proving premium creative credibility.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-12%

1 year growth

-12%

2 year growth

-12%
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