Script Supervisor

Skydance Animation is looking for an experienced Script Supervisor to be the keeper of the master production script on a new feature film. They will attend scratch and production dialogue records and consistently track and update revisions in real-time. The Script Supervisor must have excellent organizational skills, ability to manage shifting priorities, and managerial experience. This position requires strong and constant attention to detail.

Manage and support the Writer(s) schedule and delivery priorities with goals set by production leadership, keep on-task, assist in casting for scratch, and building character descriptions for casting/marketing packets

Central hub and point-person for master production script; act as “guardian” of development and script material

Closely partner alongside Director, Producers, Writers, Editors with understanding position’s significance in supporting production

Regularly incorporate all approved notes and changes to script material

Attend applicable meetings and Director reviews for script and story revisions

Track specific Writer contribution for appropriate crediting

Supervise and mentor Production Coordinators and Assistants, manage workflow and logistics for department

Manage and implement the master VO schedule along with the Casting and the Post Production Supervisor

Attend Production dialogue recording sessions, update script with review notes, prep and distribute recording materials for Talent, Director, and other attendees

Track dialogue recording status and provide summaries including outstanding character line count to production leadership and Editorial

Update Producers with all notable story and script changes as they occur

Notation and communication to Editorial of Director’s preferred takes (line readings)

Track scratch dialogue based on story deliveries, script revisions, and director and/or editor requests

Create an archival “milestones” conformed script after every story reel screening

Liaise with Legal to ensure scripted material is within established copyright guidelines

Provide critical attention to security of distributed scripted material

Previous experience as a Script Supervisor on an animated feature production

Managerial experience in an animation production setting

High proficiency with Final Draft and Microsoft Office

Exceptionally strong attention to detail and follow-through

Quick identification of changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work autonomously and in a team-oriented setting

Must be a knowledgeable and effective communicator throughout the production pipeline

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong level of discretion and confidentiality