Flying Bark Productions is a dynamic and innovative animation studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of character animation and storytelling. We are working on exciting projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender feature film, Netflix's Ghostbusters animated series and Stranger Things animated series, as well as our production Tales From Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan.
*Prioritising candidates already based in Sydney, with no remote opportunities available. Must be willing to work 4 days per week in the studio.*
The Assistant to the Content Team provides essential administrative and creative support across the company’s animation and live-action slate, specifically assisting the Executive Director of Content in their day-to-day role, as well as supporting the activities of the senior content and marketing teams.
This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is passionate about animation, film, and television; highly organized; proactive; and eager to build hands-on experience in development, production, and executive support. The Assistant will collaborate closely with internal teams, external partners, producers, and creatives, while ensuring the Executive Director is fully supported, prepared, and equipped to drive the company’s creative vision.
About the role:
Creative & Content
- Help organise scripts, decks, pitches, creative notes, lookbooks and other development materials.
- Compile market research, reference materials, and support for internal and external presentations.
- Monitor and stay up to date on all projects across the company’s content slate, reviewing creative materials as needed to ensure the Executive Director is informed about progress and opportunities.
- Prepare basic creative briefs to ready the content team for meetings.
- Assist with preparing casting packs and writer briefs.
Calendar & Communications
- Manage the Executive Director’s calendar, scheduling reviews, meetings, and calls as needed.
- Monitor the Executive Director’s inbox, flagging priority items and preparing simple correspondence.
- Handle confidential information with professionalism.
- Assist in coordinating with creators, agents, studios, clients and stakeholders.
Development & Production Assistance
- Assist in monitoring project status across the development and production slate.
- Join meetings to take notes, highlight next steps, and support communication between teams.
- Assist with gathering materials for financing, casting, or marketing stages.
- Help maintain quarterly project updates for internal and board reporting.
- General project production assistance may be required from time to time.
Company Administrative Tasks
- Assist with organising and running of internal events and screenings.
- Work closely with EAs, Front of House and project coordinators to ensure smooth communication across departments.
- Help organise travel bookings, itineraries, and expenses for executives and other company travellers as required.
Festivals & Marketing
- Provide logistical support for industry festivals, screenings, and company events.
- Assist with marketing and website assets, press kits, and social or promotional materials.
- Help prepare submission packages for festivals, grants, and pitch markets.
About you:
Attention to Detail:
- Exceptional organizational skills with an unwavering focus on accuracy, efficiency, and polished, visually cohesive outputs.
Proactive Mindset:
- Ability to anticipate needs, suggest solutions, and address them independently.
Discretion and Confidentiality:
- Trustworthiness in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Stakeholder Management:
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
Communication Excellence:
- Clear, concise, and professional communication in both written and verbal forms.
Multi-Tasking:
- Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently while remaining calm under pressure.
Creative Writing:
- Experience and genuine passion in crafting compelling stories for film and television.
Design & Visual Communication:
- Ability to conceptualise and produce visual digital content a bonus.
Software:
- Experience in MS Office (including PowerPoint), Final Draft, GSuite and Canva; with Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator a bonus.
What do we do?
Flying Bark Productions is a renowned independent producer of family-focused animation entertainment. For over 50 years, our 2D and 3D production facility has created award-winning feature films and TV series.
Why work with us?
- We work on some pretty cool projects - check out our website: https://www.flyingbark.com.au/
- We have an industry leading studio space in Alexandria, complete with a cinema, quiet room, Zen Garden, games room, and state of the art animation facilities.
- Breakfast is served daily - on us!
- We have cake days, movie nights, wrap parties & a culture club dedicated to coordinating our busy social calendar!
- The Barkers have big hearts too, with our Paws for a Cause fundraising arm raising much needed funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, RSPCA and the Cancer Council.
- We love dogs and you will often see some of our regular fluffy companions in the studio.
- We have a hybrid approach to work with flexible work from home days on offer.
- Career development is important to us so we offer training and support opportunities whenever possible.
- Our employees say our culture is the best they've ever experienced - everyone is welcome and celebrated!
- You'll have access to mental health resources and free counselling via our Employee Assistance Provider, Support Act.
- Enjoy holistic wellbeing support through discounted health insurance with Bupa, financial wellbeing initiatives from our superannuation partner Media Super, and access to staff qualified in Mental Health First Aid.
Flying Bark Productions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
