WildBrain Studios is looking for a Production Assistant to join our team!

We are looking for someone who is incredibly organized and calm under pressure, passionate about the details, highly communicative and excited about joining a talented team of industry professionals working to create some of the best quality kids’ content in the business! This role will report to the Producer.

Find a job that let’s your imagination run wild! 
 
WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world!  Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started! 

What You’ll Do:  

• Provide support for Coordinators, Production Manager, Producer, Associate Producer and Supervisors as needed
  
• Take notes in meetings as needed and ensure key instructions are carried through
  
• Effectively listen to, understand, and follow directions
  
• Prioritize and plan own work effectively to meet objectives
  
• Participate in production meetings and readily modify, respond to, and integrate changes as requested by the Producer, Associate Producer and/or Production Manager
  
• Assist and complete any other production-related assignments as they arise
    

 What you’ll Bring: 

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel such as basic formulas, formatting spreadsheets into presentable formats, exporting data from Excel to other formats, linking workbooks, sorting data for analysis, copying and pasting data sets between workbooks, and a strong ability to create and interpret reports
  
• Knowledge and/or experience in Flow (formerly ShotGrid/Shotgun) is an asset
  
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills (both verbal and written)
  
• Detail orientation and strong organizational skills
  
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
  
• Ability to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
  
• Must be open to direction and able to embrace change
  
• Previous production or administrative experience an asset
  

This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement. 

Pay Range: $920 - $1000 per week based on a 40-hour work week. 
 
Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.   

We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing.  Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.

Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site. 

In short – life is good on the Wild side!

Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!

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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”