Assistant Editor - Disney Television Animation
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10140203 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Branded Television Date posted Jan. 08, 2026Job Summary:
About this Role and our Studio
Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over 40 years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe.
DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style.
By submitting an application for this Assistant Editor role, you may be considered for any Assistant Editor positions that arise until the expiration date provided.
This evergreen job posting will expire on June 30, 2026
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What you will do
The Assistant Editor is responsible for technical and organizational editorial work from pre-production through post production. Assistant Editor is responsible for maintaining an efficient editorial pipeline and assisting editors. Responsibilities include:
Maintaining Avid project and keep files organized.
Managing and processing storyboards using Flix. Also importing layout, animation, and lighting shots.
Importing, logging and prepping dialogue recordings for editors: scratch dialogue, production recording sessions and ADR.
Outputting movie files for various uses including turnovers for sound department, digital intermediate, and music departments.
Organizing sound effects and music.
Assisting the editors with Avid builds in preparation for screenings and QC of outputs.
Publishing to production, including managing EDLs and change notes.
Providing information to production that is timely and accurate.
Assisting in Retake Sessions as required.
Uploading needed screeners onto PIX
Required Qualifications and Skills
Minimum 2 years experience in animation editorial.
High degree of proficiency in Avid Media Composer.
Excellent organization skills with great attention to detail.
Understanding of feature animation pipeline and workflows.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while working under tight schedules.
Strong teammate with good interpersonal and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
After Effects, Photoshop, ProTools experience a plus.
Job Location
This is a fully on-site role based in Glendale, CA
The pay rate for this role in California is $53.40 to $56.07 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About Disney Branded Television:
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Disney Branded Television.
Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.