WildBrain Studios is looking for an Associate Producer to join our team! 

Reporting to the Producer, in this role you will oversee all aspects of production planning – from scripts, voice records, storyboards, animation, and post-production through delivery to broadcasters. You must have strong knowledge of 2D animation and the production process to establish strategies for meeting key deliverables and milestones.

Find a job that lets 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:  

• Partner with Producer or Director of Production to oversee and manage the production plan - including schedules, budgets, and all deliverables to facilitate delivery on the creative vision of the project
• Provide a weekly Production Report to Producer or Director of Production, with updates to milestone dates and commentary around projections and changes to dates
• In collaboration with the Producer or Director of Production, as well as Development and Technical teams, identify and implement the production resources & strategies necessary to support the project
• Support the Producer in managing the script process including clearances, script meetings, delivery, and related budget
• Manage voice records and VR budget, including casting
• Work with finance team to track costs against the project budget and attend cost report meetings with Finance and Producer or Director of Production
• Work with the Talent and Legal departments in generating contracts for crew & outside vendors
• Work with Talent and Artist Management teams on Crew Planning and budget implications
• Attend any meetings with key supervisors to regularly review progress on production schedule and budget
• Working with the Production Manager and/or Coordinators in seeking proactive solutions to potential production problems identified by the team
• Work with the Production Manager and/or Coordinators to ensure data is collected and evaluated against project assumptions on an ongoing basis
• Participate in interviews and the hiring process as needed, to support Supervisors in finding talent that will be successful on the project
• Oversee the production’s progress, review reports, and flag any issues to the Producer
• Ensure all production work meets studio standards and is completed within the established deadlines
• May directly manage and organize departments assigned and supervise the Production Coordinators for those departments
• As needed, support Production Manager monitor crew attendance and vacation requests
• Additional support to Producer and Production Manager as needed 

 
What You’ll Bring: 

• Solid experience as a Production Manager for either CG or 2D animated episodic productions, ideally with knowledge in pre-pro and production
• Experience in managing technically complex projects with highly interdependent deliverables
• Experience dealing with clients
• Passion for problem solving with technical personnel
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with both creative and technical teams on priorities and timelines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lead and work well with a diverse creative team
• You are driven, innovative, strategic and solution focused 

Nice To Have: 

• Tech environment production management is a plus
• CG animation experience
• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in a related field
   

Pay Range: $1700 - $2000 for role, 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.

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.”