Assistant Production Scheduler

Description

General Summary

The main area of focus for the Assistant Production Scheduler will be to support the Production Scheduler with the daily maintenance of the shooting schedule. Long term, the Assistant Production Scheduler will be expected to learn all aspects of how a stop motion feature film is scheduled so they may step in for the Production Scheduler should the need arise.

Essential Job Functions

• Track changes and updates to the schedule
• Assist in translating schedule updates to the digital scheduling database
• Assist in weekly schedule updates with the animators and stage crew
• Assist Production Scheduler in running multiple shooting scenarios to find the best scheduling solutions for sequences
• Assist department coordinators with scheduling queries – i.e. tracking assets throughout the shooting schedule
• Track asset/personnel/equipment conflicts throughout the schedule and help to find solutions for those conflicts
• Build and maintain various spreadsheets, one-sheets and other tools that will help members of Production digest scheduling information
• Absorb a wide range of information about the Production by attending various daily meetings with the Production Scheduler
• Answer a wide range of scheduling questions from all members of the Production in the absence of the Production Scheduler
• Maintain an intimate knowledge of the film’s story reels as a baseline for making reliable scheduling decisions

• 2-3 years of related film work experience, stop-motion animation a plus
• Familiarity with database and digital scheduling programs a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, emphasis on Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of deadline-oriented workflows
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into scheduling decisions

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.