Company Description

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

The Music Assistant supports the Music Team in the day-to-day execution of the music production process, from script breakdown through final mix and delivery. This role requires close coordination with the music team members, talent relations, casting, post-production, and the broader production team, and is responsible for keeping all music assets, schedules, and trackers organized and up to date throughout the life of each project.

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Job Description

**Responsibilities: **“What would you say you do here?”

• Coordinate the activities of a multi-faceted department
• Schedule and coordinate production-related meetings
• Plan and execute events as needed
• Support all aspects of vocal recording logistics, including stage prep, talent coordination alongside Talent Relations and Casting departments, asset tracking, and post-session distribution of takes
• Organize all music assets across production, ensuring materials are uploaded and accessible
• Update and maintain all music trackers, keeping records current throughout production
• Conduct script breakdowns to identify and anticipate music needs
• Collect song info sheets and review cue sheets for accuracy and completeness
• Fulfill cross-departmental asset requests in coordination with internal stakeholders
Qualifications

**Basic Qualifications: **“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• 1+ years prior experience in a music production or music assistant role
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple trackers and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with composers, talent relations, post-production, and production teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including note-taking and meeting follow-up
• Familiarity with music licensing, recording session logistics, and SAG payment processes is a plus
• Proficiency with shared trackers, spreadsheets, and file management systems (e.g., shared drives, OMT-style documents)
• Must display ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
**Desired Qualifications: “**What can I offer?”

• Bachelor’s degree in a music related field
• Animation experience a plus
• Experience with pro tools
**Hybrid: **This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.