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For over 30 years, the Nickelodeon Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world's greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top-notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts, and more. At Nickelodeon, we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts, and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate, and Santiago of the Seas, among others. Our content development teams are creator-driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell. Join us!   <h2>Summary:</h2>The Payroll Administrator is responsible for collecting, maintaining, and processing all Voice Over Actor payroll documents and contracts for the Casting Department. This position requires one to work under tight deadlines with many departments in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining confidential information and material.<h2>Responsibilities:</h2><ul><li>Processing talent payroll for multiple productions</li><li>Manage payroll for 5 to 6 productions at a given time</li><li>Preparing, tracking, and routing talent contracts between the Casting Department and Business and Legal Affairs</li><li>Collecting and maintaining talent authorization paperwork from agencies</li><li>Review and approve all incoming talent invoices from Cast &amp; Crew</li><li>Act as a point of contact for all talent-related payment questions</li><li>Ensure talent paperwork is received, complete, and accurate for processing</li><li>Distribute, file, scan, and archive talent documents</li><li>Collect and route minor paperwork between the Casting Department and Business and Legal Affairs</li><li>Track documents to ensure everything is processed in a timely manner</li><li>Maintain a database with confidential project, talent, and agent information</li><li>Distribute final cast information to Residuals Department</li></ul><h2>Qualifications:</h2><ul><li>2 years of administrative payroll experience</li><li>Understanding of finance and business administration</li><li>Talent agency experience</li><li>Strong typing</li><li>Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Ability to track and organize large volumes of material and data across multiple productions</li><li>Strong written and verbal skills</li><li>Excellent people skills</li><li>Working knowledge of agencies a plus</li><li>Knowledge of FileMaker Pro and ARIBA/ SAP finance systems</li><li>Understanding of contracts and SAG-AFTRA Union rules</li></ul> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Weekly Hiring Salary Range: $850.00 - 950.00.  The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington State, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program, and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.    <a href="https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits">https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits</a> Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Casting Admin Coordinator

For over 30 years, the Nickelodeon Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world's greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top-notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts, and more. At Nickelodeon, we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts, and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate and Santiago of the Seas, among others. Our content development teams are creator-driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell. Join us!   <h2>Summary:</h2>2D Action-Adventure/Fantasy series is looking for a CG Generalist with a focus in FX. Their primary responsibilities will be creating 2D &amp; 3D animated effects, compositing, and art.Our ideal candidate would be an organized problem-solver who demonstrates strong artistic and technical abilities. They would have excellent time management skills, able to work under tight schedules and communicate well with team members.<h2>Responsibilities:</h2><ul><li>Collaborate with our Art Director and Supervisors to develop the final look of FX and compositing for the series.</li><li>Design, animate, light and composite anime-style 2D &amp; 3D FX under the direction of our creative leadership.</li><li>Create efficient rendering and compositing methods and templates for use in shot production.</li><li>Troubleshoot vendor issues encountered with FX simulations and elements.</li><li>Create miscellaneous FX simulations and mockups as needed by the production.</li><li>Provide shot fixes to FX, compositing, etc. in all phases of production including Post-Production.</li><li>Develop tools and visual guides for in-house and vendor studio effects and compositing teams in order to maintain a consistent style and quality level.</li><li>Learn our show’s pipeline to ensure accurate workflow across departments and uphold pipeline standards.</li><li>Find and present any reference material relevant to the assignment.</li><li>Propose creative solutions and contribute to new workflows.</li><li>Regularly report task progress to creative supervisors and appropriate production staff.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications:</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in computer animation, graphic design or related experience.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years working in TV or film.</li><li>Skilled in creating FX simulations in Houdini or other software.</li><li>Compositing expertise in After Effects and Nuke.</li><li>Knowledge of Adobe Suite including Photoshop and Premiere.</li><li>Other disciplines such as 3D modeling (character, set, prop), UV layout, blend shapes, rigging, texturing, lighting, finaling, and simple animation a plus.</li><li>Proficiency in Blender, Maya, Substance, or other 3D tools/software a plus.</li><li>Experience with Mocap a plus.</li><li>Scripting experience in MEL and Python a plus.</li></ul> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Weekly Hiring Salary Range: $1430.8 - 1650.0.  The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington State, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program, and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.    <a href="https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits">https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits</a> Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

CG Generalist w/ focus in FX (2D Unannounced Action Series)

With a growing slate of animated series, features, shorts, and preschool content there are plenty of opportunities to create in our thriving and colorful community of collaborators. (Say that five times fast!)

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Celebrating Black excellence in Animation, Nickelodeon in partnership with Marlon West, brought together 54 Black animation legends and newcomers alike on the Paramount Pictures lot.
Inspired by Art Kane&#8217;s famed &#8220;Great Day in Harlem&#8221; this photo was taken by Randy Shropshire (Vespa Pictures)

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A Great Day in Animation 

There’s oodles of ways to get in the door at Nickelodeon!

Our Talent Pipeline Programs are mentorship-based incubators designed to bring emerging creators from all walks of life into the studio. Whether you want to be an Artist, a TV Writer, or a NICKtern who gets a taste of everything, there’s a Program option for you.

Founded in the year 2000, the Nickelodeon Writing Program is a full-time, paid, yearlong development Program for television comedy writers with unique voices and from underrepresented communities. Join us at the studio in Burbank for classes and workshops to sharpen your skills, executive mentorship and networking to build your professional relationships, and the opportunity to work in the iconic live-action and animation writers’ rooms at Nick. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dedicate yourself to the craft of writing and build your career from the ground up.
The Nick Writing Program is not a writing contest – It’s a launching pad for diverse and emerging creatives. If you bring the unique voice and innovative ideas for kids’ and family content, we’ll help you launch a career with all the tools you’ll need to succeed in the industry for years to come.
We need your talent and perspective, so come tell us your story!
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<h1>Submissions are OPEN!</h1>
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We can’t create the most awesome kids’ content in the world without the most awesome artists in the world. 
The Nickelodeon Artist Program is a 6-month, full-time paid talent development program for aspiring pre-production artists. We seek out talented designers, painters, story artists, and CG generalists with diverse voices from underrepresented communities, with the goal of mentoring, developing, and staffing the next generation of inclusive storytellers and content creators. 
The Nick Artist Program is designed to kick-start the journey of career-ready artists! If you’re ready for the SLIME of your life, come join us at the Nick Animation Studio.  
Please note: All dates are subject to change.

Artist Program

We’re always on the lookout for fresh new perspectives and voices who are also curious to learn…and be a SPONGE! Come join us and make an impact!
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<h1>2024 Summer NICKtern Applications are now OPEN!</h1>
Click open the following links to apply &#8211;
<a href="https://careers.paramount.com/Nickelodeon%20Animation/job/Burbank-STUDIO-SUPPORT-INTERNSHIP-CA-91502/1098215500/">Studio Support Internship</a>
<a href="https://careers.paramount.com/Nickelodeon%20Animation/job/Burbank-DATA-ANALYTICS-INTERNSHIP-CA-91502/1098216200/">Data Analytics Internship</a>
<a href="https://careers.paramount.com/Nickelodeon%20Animation/job/Burbank-PRODUCTION-INTERNSHIP-CA-91502/1098215900/">Production Internship</a>
<a href="https://careers.paramount.com/Nickelodeon%20Animation/job/Burbank-DEVELOPMENT-INTERNSHIP-CA-91502/1098216000/">Development Internship</a>
*Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm PST on November 29, 2023

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CASTING ADMIN COORDINATOR

CG GENERALIST W/ FOCUS IN FX (2D UNANNOUNCED ACTION SERIES)

A Great Day in Animation

Submissions are OPEN!

2024 Summer NICKtern Applications are now OPEN!

Talent Pipeline Programs

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