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DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation

Produces animated films and TV series

Assistant Manager - Sales Administration

Full-Time
$70.5k - $75k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Universal City, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Hybrid

At least four days per week in the office are currently required.

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, including macros and pivot tables.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure contract compliance of long-term license agreements by maintaining accurate records and adhering to contractual terms.
  • Administer and effectively manage output, volume, and package deals for several designated territories.
  • Manage territory schedules by monitoring new product availability and associated rights, ensuring each product is windowed through all eligible license agreements to maximize revenue.
  • Prepare and send legally binding notices to clients according to contractual obligations.
  • Create, tailor, and track product offer lists and availability grids for theatrical and non-theatrical feature product.
  • Provide availability lists of filmed content to Sales or directly to licensees according to contractual obligations or ad hoc requests from Sales.
  • Input and monitor licensing activity for transactional, subscription on demand, pay television, basic cable, and free television through the department database; price licensed product, process deals internally, and secure necessary approvals.
  • Establish direct relationships with licensees and assist them with queries and needs as they arise.
  • Liaise across Sales, Legal, Servicing, Finance, and Marketing, as well as with Account Management teams, to coordinate windowing strategies, local acquisitions, shipping timelines, and timely product delivery for new sales.
  • Work closely with the Territory Manager to ensure all deals are managed and the Sales team is supported.
Desired Qualifications
  • Interest in emerging technology and the media.
  • Ability to read and interpret legal agreements and documents.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability and motivation to learn proprietary tools and systems in a dynamic and constantly evolving field.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
  • A proactive approach that contributes to the smooth running and efficiency of the department.
  • Willingness to be flexible and responsive to business and department needs.

About the company

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

  • Forgotten Island opens September 25, 2026, extending DreamWorks' theatrical pipeline.
  • Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie and The Bad Guys 2 broaden franchise monetization.
  • Remote workers ratified a first union contract on August 21, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • DreamWorks laid off 70 workers in January 2026 after 33 cuts in May 2025.
  • Rising production costs and mixed-production shifts threaten Glendale headcount through 2026.
  • If Forgotten Island underperforms, Comcast's animation slate loses a theatrical anchor.

What makes DreamWorks Animation unique

  • Universal distributes DreamWorks films, preserving theatrical scale and Peacock streaming reach.
  • Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and The Bad Guys keep monetizing across generations.
  • California granted DreamWorks $24.7 million for an untitled feature in April 2026.

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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

-11%

1 year growth

-11%

2 year growth

-11%
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