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Subsense

Social Media Manager (Contract)

Palo Alto, CA · On-site +1

$25 - $40/hr

Execute end-to-end: design on-brand visuals and animations per our brand guidebook, produce and ... What You'll Bring Must-have experience * 4+ years running B2B / deep-tech or science-adjacent ...

Avoca AI

Creative Producer

New York, NY · On-site

$165K - $190K/yr

You will architect Avoca's brand archive, the films, photography, animations, and audio that ... running multiple shoots in parallel without dropping any. Who You Are * A storyteller first ...

NCSU

Assistant or Associate Professor

Raleigh, NC

... 3D animation, kinetic and immersive installations). With a state-of-the-art Virtual Production Lab running on the Unreal Engine, the successful candidate will be well positioned to develop ...

PragerU

Video Specialist (Creative)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Skilled at lighting and running sound * Skilled at editing, sound editing, and color correction * Light animation skills (Usually graphic overlays and lower thirds, but there will also be slight 2D ...

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How much do animation runner jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for animation runner in the United States is $13.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.58 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Animation Runner position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Animation Runner, you need excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of animation production processes, with a high school diploma or equivalent often required. Familiarity with production tracking software, office tools, and studio communication systems is highly beneficial. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a proactive attitude help Animation Runners stand out in supporting fast-paced creative teams. These abilities ensure smooth workflow, timely delivery of tasks, and effective support for animators and production staff.

What does an Animation Runner do?

An Animation Runner is responsible for assisting the production team in an animation studio by handling administrative tasks, coordinating schedules, and ensuring smooth workflow between departments. They support animators, directors, and producers by delivering assets, organizing meetings, and sometimes managing file distribution. This role is crucial for keeping animation projects on track and meeting deadlines.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Animation Runner?

Animation Runners are responsible for a variety of support tasks throughout the studio, such as delivering materials between departments, assisting with setup for meetings, and handling administrative duties to keep the production moving smoothly. They often act as the point of contact for coordinating requests from different teams, ensuring everyone's needs are met promptly. Runners may also help organize assets, update tracking systems, and perform errands both within and outside the studio. This role is a great way to gain firsthand experience in a professional animation environment and observe the key stages of animation production.

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Sr. Engineer, Production Technology - Animation Series

Netflix

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Netflix rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 75 rated media

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what's next.
The Opportunity
Vine Studios is Netflix's LA-based Series Animation production facility, offering collaborative review spaces, premium offline edit bays, a scratch room, and a screening room. Our Production Services team acts as the primary point of contact for engineering and technical operational support for productions at Vine Studios, helping shows navigate production and post production challenges from development through delivery, and partnering with our broader engineering teams to resolve issues that require deeper technical expertise. As the team grows, we're looking for a Senior Production Technology Engineer to provide hands-on technical support and ensure productions get consistent, high-quality service.
The Role
The Senior Production Technology Engineer provides hands-on technical support to productions at Vine Studios, troubleshooting issues in real time and keeping specialty rooms, edit bays, and screening rooms running smoothly. This role works directly with production and post production executives, producers, and creative teams day to day, and requires the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable guidance for creative and production stakeholders. It also partners closely with Media Systems and Production Engineering teams, escalating issues that require deeper technical expertise. The ideal candidate brings strong post production and production support experience, is comfortable working directly with creative stakeholders under pressure, and can bridge technical and creative conversations with ease.
Responsibilities:
  • Provides day-to-day technical support across specialty rooms, edit bays, and Editorial for Netflix Series Animation at Vine Studios, including on-site preventative maintenance and calibration to ensure optimum performance
  • Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues in real time, assessing urgency against production context and escalating appropriately
  • Identifies recurring issues and contributes to root cause analysis, helping to reduce repeat incidents and improve support efficiency
  • Works directly with production executives, post production executives, editors, and production creatives across active shows, maintaining regular proactive touch points to stay ahead of issues
  • Supports facility projects at Vine Studios including specialty room refreshes and edit bay upgrades, in coordination with Media Systems and Production Engineering teams
  • Partners with engineering stakeholder teams to evolve tools, platforms, and workflows for production and creative pipelines - evaluating software needs and flagging solutions to production stakeholders
  • Partners and collaborates with the in-house VFX Manager to provide additional pipeline support and color workflow guidance for productions and creative artists working remotely and at Vine Studios
  • Coordinates with internal tech support teams that handle initial production support, stepping in when issues require more specialized troubleshooting
  • Provides technical context and details to Media Systems and Production Engineering partners to support Tier 2 & 3 escalations
  • Supports screening room scheduling and usage across productions; helps maintain operational readiness for screening and review room support
  • Translates technical issues and options into clear, understandable guidance so productions know what support is available, how to escalate, and what to expect

Qualifications:
  • 5-10 years of experience in production or post engineering and/or production technology at a post production facility or studio
  • Post production and production support experience with deep knowledge of production and post-production workflows - including non-linear editing, color science, VFX, and audio mastering
  • Knowledge of the technical and artistic fundamentals of animation and VFX, including 2D and CG pipelines
  • Strong relationships and hands-on knowledge of key industry manufacturers, their tools, and software, such as Avid, Adobe Premiere, Foundry, and SyncSketch
  • Understanding of networking (switched IP protocols, DNS, ports), network storage, and workstation architectures and how they relate to and optimize production and post-production workflows and media management
  • Experience across Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems and workstation hardware (GPUs, memory, etc.), along with the Google Tool Suite
  • Strong ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, understandable language for creative and production stakeholders, building collaborative relationships and working well across cross-functional teams
  • Calm and decisive under pressure or in ambiguous situations - thinks on your feet and owns problems through to resolution
  • Stays current on emerging production and post production technologies; flags relevant developments to the team

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $197,000.00 - $340,000.00.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997

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