VFX Coordinator Trainee, Los Angeles

ABOUT MediaMKRS

MediaMKRS a Reel Works program educates and empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds to succeed in the media industry. Our program offers comprehensive training, hands-on work experiences, networking opportunities, and unparalleled access to industry professionals needed for a thriving career.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

The first step in the application process is to attend the info session. The info session covers important program information, and program dates, overviews the application process, and features a Q&A session with panelists. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered. Please email [email protected] to learn more. Request for info session information can only be accommodated in April 7th,2026 9:00 AM PT. 

Both parts of this application are due is due Monday, April 6th, 2026 11:59 pm PT. Applications timestamped after the aforementioned date and time, will not be accepted.

Please refer to your post-info session email for further instructions. 

ABOUT THE TRAINING

Warner Bros. Discovery Access and Reel Works are launching a VFX Coordinator Training program in Los Angeles! We are looking for individuals with a true interest and passion for visual effects, regardless of previous experience.

The successful candidate will learn how to support the VFX team across a variety of duties including, but not limited to collaboration during prep and shoot, tracking content delivery, VFX talent acquisition and supporting software initiatives to streamline productivity. 

This course is designed to build exposure and provide a launching pad for a career in visual effects or as a post-coordinator with a visual effects focus.  The successful candidate will be a proactive and positive thinker with excellent communication skills and a passion for new technology.

This course will cover how to:

• Support and coordination of all aspects of VFX from development through delivery


• Assist VFX team in tracking projects including vendors, talent and workflows


• Support VFX team to facilitate close collaboration between VFX, Post Production, Physical Production and all production and studio departments


• Track and facilitate communications between VFX team and vendors, crew, internal teams and external teams to facilitate circulation of information


• Assist in tracking post & VFX schedules, keeping relevant parties informed of status


• Learn essentials of data collection and distribution


• Basic knowledge of Shotgrid, filemaker, microsoft suite, Pix, Scenechronize, Box, Smart sheets, Airtable and other cloud based software

Qualifications

Required:

• 21+ Years Old


• Eligible to Work in United States


• Must be a California State Resident within 100 mile radius of Los Angeles


• Some exposure to VFX in the form of VFX PA, has worked at a VFX Facility, has been a compositor or CGI artist or training, Post production experience, Gaming experience or VFX type courses at school or college


• A self-starter with the enthusiasm to jump into any project big or small


• The ability to handle a fast paced constantly changing environment


• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability


• Attention to detail


• A working knowledge of google sheets and the Microsoft suite, including OneDrive and Excel


• A team-player who is not afraid to ask questions


• Basic knowledge and/or curiosity of computer based visual effects


• A real passion for visual effects, regardless of previous experience

Preferred, but not required:

• Has been a VFX PA or has worked in a VFX Facility
  
  

Location Note: This training is primarily hybrid, however there may be in-person opportunities. 

Reel Works is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and developing an inclusive staff team. Please apply without regard to disability, race, age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, women and non-binary people, people living with disabilities, and others with lived experience being part of historically excluded communities are encouraged to apply for this training.

To comply with government Equal Employment Opportunity and/or Affirmative Action reporting regulations, the application for all trainings at Reel Works includes the option to respond to questions regarding gender, ethnicity, disability, and veteran status (learn more here). This information will not be used as selection criteria in connection with any employment decisions, and will be used solely as permitted by state and federal law. Self-reporting of personal identifiers is voluntary. While we appreciate your cooperation as we aim to ensure we attract a diverse candidate pool, we respect your right to decide whether to share your personally identifiable information. If you'd rather not share this information, feel free to select "Prefer Not to Disclose".

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