Artist Management Coordinator (Artist Transitions & Administration) at Sony Pictures Imageworks

Montréal, Québec, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Entertainment, Visual Effects, FilmIndustries

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in administrative or HR coordination roles (animation/VFX experience is an asset)
  • Previous onboarding experience at a large company is an asset
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with a high attention to detail and follow-through
  • Proficient in Google Suite, Excel, and internal databases. Easily picks up new systems and ways of working
  • Experience working with cross-functional departments (P&O, Payroll, Systems, Facilities, and Training)
  • Ability to manage sensitive information discreetly and professionally
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update onboarding and exit reports used by AM, P&O, Training, Systems, and Facilities
  • Partner with the Head of Artist Management to provide accurate overhead growth forecasts for artist departments
  • Coordinate with Systems to confirm new artists receive required equipment before their start date
  • Work with P&O and Training to ensure new hires are scheduled for all required onboarding sessions on their first day
  • Identify and communicate irregular hire scenarios (e.g., midweek starts, returns from leave) to ensure a smooth process
  • Follow up with all new hires to confirm completion of Compliance Training during their first week
  • Set up initial billing and ensure new hires complete timecards accurately to avoid payroll issues
  • Participate in P&O and Systems onboarding sessions. Works with P&O to update and maintain onboarding to ensure relevant information is covered
  • Continuously look to improve onboarding workflows for efficiency and clarity
  • Work with facilities to coordinate home equipment pickup with departing artists; ensure logistics are handled prior to exit
  • Confirm with Systems that all returned equipment is accounted for and verified by SPI
  • Submit tickets for all leaves, hiatuses, and exits; manage absence requests for all types of leaves
  • Prepare and send exit confirmation and formal letters to departing artists
  • Enter all new hires into employee and crewing databases (CAST) accurately and efficiently
  • Produce and maintain Reduction in Force (RIF) and GAP reports; ensure CAST data remains current and accurate for internal tracking
  • Manage missing timecard reports weekly; work closely with Payroll to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing
  • Oversee the rate request tracker; verify accuracy and ensure approvals are processed by AMs, P&O, and the Compensation Manager
  • Generate and distribute various reports for the Head of Artist Management, ensuring data integrity across all administrative systems

Skills

Onboarding Coordination
Offboarding
Payroll Support
Crewing
Data Management
Administrative Workflows
Forecasting
Compliance Training
Timecards
Cross-Departmental Coordination

Sony Pictures Imageworks

Visual effects and animation studio

About Sony Pictures Imageworks

Sony Pictures Imageworks creates visual effects and animations for the film and entertainment industry. They produce photorealistic live-action effects, dynamic character animations, and full computer-generated features. Their work includes over 100 productions, contributing to major films like "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" and animated features such as "Across The Spider-Verse." The studio differentiates itself through proprietary software and tools that enhance their visual effects capabilities, giving them a competitive edge. Their goal is to deliver high-quality visual content while also licensing their technology to other studios.

Culver City, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1992Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation

Risks

Competition from Montreal-based VFX companies may impact market share.
Relocation to The Post could lead to operational disruptions.
Departure of key personnel might affect ongoing projects and collaborations.

Differentiation

Sony Pictures Imageworks excels in photorealistic live-action visual effects and CG animation.
The company has developed proprietary software for cutting-edge visual effects production.
Their global presence includes facilities in Culver City, Vancouver, and Chennai.

Upsides

Expansion into Montreal enhances their North American market presence.
Increased demand for high-quality VFX boosts their project opportunities.
AI-driven animation tools improve workflow efficiency and creative possibilities.

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