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How much do animation coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for animation coordinator in the United States is $57,869.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an animation coordinator do?

An Animation Coordinator is responsible for organizing and managing the workflow of animation projects. They act as a liaison between different departments, ensuring communication and tasks move smoothly from one stage to the next. Their duties include scheduling, tracking progress, handling assets, and assisting with problem-solving to keep projects on track. Animation Coordinators play a key role in maintaining deadlines and making sure the production process runs efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an animation coordinator?

To thrive as an Animation Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in animation or production, often supported by a relevant degree or experience in animation pipelines. Familiarity with production management tools like ShotGrid, Microsoft Office Suite, and project tracking systems is typically required. Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities help you manage schedules and coordinate between creative teams. These skills are essential for keeping animation projects on track, ensuring smooth workflow, and facilitating collaboration across departments.

How does an animation coordinator typically collaborate with artists and production teams during a project?

Animation Coordinators play a key role in ensuring smooth communication between artists, animators, and production staff. They help schedule meetings, track project milestones, and relay feedback between departments to keep everyone aligned and on deadline. Coordinators often troubleshoot scheduling conflicts and help prioritize tasks to address any production bottlenecks. This collaborative approach ensures that creative and technical teams can focus on their work while the project stays on track.

What is the difference between Animation Coordinator vs Animation Artist?

AspectAnimation CoordinatorAnimation Artist
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in animation, film, or related field; strong organizational skillsRequires a portfolio showcasing animation skills; often a degree or training in animation or art
Work EnvironmentWorks in production teams, coordinating schedules and resourcesCreates and animates characters or scenes, often working in studios or on digital platforms
Industry UsageCommon in film, TV, and game production for managing workflowsPrimarily involved in the creative process of animation creation

The main difference is that an Animation Coordinator manages the production process and team coordination, while an Animation Artist focuses on creating the actual animated content. Both roles require a background in animation, but their responsibilities and daily tasks differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Animation Coordinator job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,869 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

VP, Content Strategy - WB Animation

Burbank, CA โ€ข On-site

Warner Media, LLC.
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreationย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$161K - $299K/yr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Your New Role

The VP, Content Strategy for WB Animation develops and implements content licensing strategies for original productions, builds strategic thirdโ€‘party platform relationships to support project monetization, and identifies and capitalizes on new content opportunities.

Your Role Accountabilities
  • Creates content strategy plans, while also working closely with business operations to implement business strategies and builds alignment with the development and creative teams to implement designated strategies.
  • Identifies licensing opportunities in the domestic marketplace for both new and returning series; negotiates key topline licensing terms with external platforms; develops and maintains relationships with external network/platform partners.
  • Identifies firstโ€‘window international licensing opportunities, as needed, for new series.
  • Coordinates with the WBTV distribution team to find collaborative opportunities for original productions to amplify library deals.
  • Oversees internal and external presentations regarding content currently in production or development.
  • Acts as liaison between the WB Animation departmentsโ€”Production, Business & Legal Affairs, etc.โ€”to streamline the flow of information.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with various other Warner Bros. Discovery divisionsโ€”Cartoon Network, Consumer Products, DC Comics, etc.โ€”regarding WB Animation series.
  • Identifies properties (library, original, thirdโ€‘party, etc.) to develop for animated series, shorts, videos, and online content for the family demographic.
  • Maintains a leadership role in all global initiatives, including the APAC Animation Committee and development opportunities in Korea, LatAm, and other distinct international markets.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience Work Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in animation licensing and/or development and production required.
  • Experience working with Network Executives and Creative Management required.
  • Experience negotiating licensing terms.
  • Complete mastery of the animation development process a must.
  • Experience effectively supervising all aspects of current series production.
  • Experience working with overseas studios and networks on development and production, specifically in Asia and/or Europe required.
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in a related field preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
  • Strong knowledge of animation production process and industry marketplace.
  • Knowledge of product licensing, territorial rights and windowing strategy.
  • Strong reputation and extensive contact within the television animation industry.
  • Knowledge of childrenโ€™s television network standards and practices.
  • Ability to track and maintain assets and various information.
  • Ability to interact knowledgeably and effectively with other divisions providing or exploiting rights ancillary to animated productions.
  • Proven ability to pitch projects (including supervising pitches by artistic talent) and prepare and present information about projects.
Other Requirements
  • Must be able to review and comprehend detailed documents.
  • Must be detailโ€‘oriented.
  • Must be able to handle confidential information.
  • Must be able to solve problems within scope of responsibility.
  • Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be extremely organized.
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks.

Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.

Compensation & Benefits

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discoveryโ€™s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $161,000.00 - $299,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, shortโ€‘ and longโ€‘term incentives, and programโ€‘specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. As an equalโ€‘opportunity employer, we consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Disability Accommodations

If youโ€™re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Fair Chance

If youโ€™re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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