Anika J.

CEO

Los Angeles, California, United States10 yrs 4 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 7+ years in Film and TV Development
  • Experience with top studios like Netflix and Disney
  • Aspiring Music Supervisor with A&R expertise
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Music and Film Production professional with extensive experience in development and management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artist ManagementA&r Administration

Other Skills

LeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeMarketingWork EthicSocial MediaCreative WritingEvent PlanningEntertainmentScript CoverageFacebookFile Maker ProAdobe PremiereMovieMagic Budgeting

About

Anika holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Film Production from Loyola Marymount University with 7+ years of experience across Film + TV Development and Production (Netflix, DreamWorks, Pixar, Village Roadshow Pictures, Disney). Currently, Anika is completing her Music Supervision Certificate at the UCLA Extension Program (estimated 2025). She's an aspiring Music Supervisor (GMS FOG) and has experience with A&R and Artist Management (Columbia Records, Freelance) and has a love for R&B and Hip-Hop.

Experience

10 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 2 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Roadmap writers

Development Executive

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Los Angeles County, California, United States · Remote

  • Chosen to give feedback to Top-Tier writer-roundtables every month and help connect them with industry partners for potential acquisition / development. Includes Multi-award winning / nominated writers (Blacklist, SXSW, Austin Film Festival).
  • Mentor writers of all skill levels through consistent 1:1 meetings for script and pitch feedback, evaluating TV and Feature Film pitches.

Freelance

Artist Manager and Creative Strategist

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site

  • Secure production music and sync deals with composers, topliners, and emerging talent; and tracked EP completion with Position Music.
  • Source Grammy writers and producers for 4-day camp.
  • Negotiate rates and splits with publishers; liaised with label execs during writer camps and releases (Silo Music).
  • Produce sync-forward rollouts for indie artists, EPKs and strat decks, leading to PBS placement.
  • Shoot PR editorial campaigns featured by Billboard, Music Business Weekly, etc (20M+ reach) for artists including Ty Dolla $ign, Leon Thomas, Kcamp, Omarion.
  • Manage DISCO sync library, ensuring metadata and splits accuracy for pitches and placements.
Artist ManagementA&R Administration

Netflix

Creative Coordinator / Jr. Executive

Jan 2020Jun 2023 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

  • July 2021 - June 2023
  • Creative Coordinator
  • Animated Films
  • September 2020-July 2021
  • Creative Assistant
  • Animated Films - Partner Managed
  • Jan 2020-September 2020
  • Creative Assistant
  • Animated Series - Partner Managed

Dreamworks animation

TV Production Assistant

Oct 2018Dec 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · Glendale, California, United States

  • Doug Unplugs - (TV; 04/2019-12/2019)
  • Coordinated an Episodic team on a pre-school CG show, which included; distributing scripts to the team, script breakdowns, tracking assets, running design/animatic meetings, taking notes, creating/tracking model packs, performing call outs and shipping episodes
  • Updated, tracked and monitored the Master Calendar for all episodes
  • Scheduled meetings with our Development and Current Series Executives
  • Communicated with Development, Music and Legal Executives for approvals and notes
  • Worked alongside the Art Department, EPs, and Production to ensure on-time deliveries
  • Coordinated with our Overseas board teams and animation studios to ensure all animatics and animation deliveries were received and sent
  • Assisted in creating and setting up a new production process from scripts to final delivery with the production team
  • Ran process meetings for our EPs and supervising directors
  • Curated production/storyboard process for our out-of-house, international storyboard team.
  • She-Ra and The Princess of Power - (TV; 10/2018-04/2019)
  • Managed, prepped and oversaw a season of AOC She-Ra episodes throughout the 2D production pipeline
  • Assisted the 2D episodic teams with script breakdowns, asset distribution, taking notes in meetings, shipping
  • Headed 2D creative and technical retakes and coordinated with the Post department for deliveries
  • Tracked 2D assets throughout the entire production process using ShotGun
  • Scanned, shipped and tracked X-Sheets
  • Prepped, managed, assigned and delivered all Marketing and Main Title graphics/cards with thorough communication with artists, the Post department, EPs and the Marketing department.
  • Tracked 2D assets throughout the entire production process using ShotGun
  • Conformed storyboards for shipping
  • Worked alongside the Art Department, EPs, and Production to ensure on-time deliveries

Pixar animation studios

Production Management Intern

Jun 2018Aug 2018 · 2 mos · Oakland, California, United States

  • Maintained the Production Office Pod by administering administrative support to the ”ONWARD” Executive Feature Team
  • Designed, organized and officiated a themed relay event for over 120 crew participants
  • Offered departmental support to Art, Editorial and Story
  • Assisted with SDX prep and records, scheduled meetings, organized talent visits, updated calendars, scanned/logged petty cash, handled expense reports and ensured organization of the office pod
  • Created various crew engagement proposals with budgets and event details for the Producer
  • Ordered and organized office supplies

Dreamworks animation

TV Production Intern

Jan 2018Apr 2018 · 3 mos · Glendale, California

  • Worked with production staff by assisting with production on two Netflix shows,
  • She-Ra and Voltron: Legendary Defender, which included tracking 2D and CG assets on Shotgun
  • Attended meetings and took notes for all stages of production including script writing, voice recording sessions, executive meetings, storyboard pitches, animatic reviews, color design and script conforming
  • Practiced script coverage for potential TV pilots delegated by a Development Manager
  • Performed preliminary breakdowns to asses the assets needed for an episode and consulted those findings with the rest of production, the writing team and the art director
  • Conformed animatic storyboards for shipment
  • Assisted in creating the meeting agenda for the Executives meeting
  • Gained a strong understanding of the TV animation production pipeline

Loyola marymount university

2 roles

Resident Advisor

Aug 2017Apr 2018 · 8 mos

  • Utilized a budget to plan events and engagement opportunities for residents that revolved around various themes
  • Oversaw and enforced policies for over 100 juniors and seniors in apartment living and 48 students on assigned floor
  • Worked alongside a team of 11 to ensure the Resident Hall was running smoothly
  • Logged and transcribed various situations that would arise for students and followed-up to ensure completion and closure of any situation
  • Served as the committee head for the development of a new professional resident hall for future students
  • Submitted weekly reports

Transfer Enrollment Services Intern

Sep 2015Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Researched and propose classes, class tracks, and programs to improve the transition for new LMU students
  • Founded the Zeta Psi chapter of Tau Sigma, an officially registered LMU student organization, with a current membership of over 200
  • Provided office support: answer email, manage incoming calls, produce events, create PowerPoint Presentations
  • Mentored prospective students and parents through the transfer process
  • Served on interview panels to assist students and families in acclimating to the University

Columbia records

A&R Intern

Jan 2017Apr 2017 · 3 mos · Los Angeles

  • Researched market trends for upcoming talent over various blog aggregates and SoundCloud as well as monitored Media Base
  • Pitched over 15 new artists to the A&R team, tracked unsigned artists, created weekly A&R reports,
  • and learned the logistics of talent acquisition at a music label
  • Curated and updated the weekly show calendar to monitor 20+ venues in Los Angeles with current events and artists
  • Met with various executives to discuss the inner workings of a Record Label

Village roadshow pictures

Story Development Intern

Aug 2016Nov 2016 · 3 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Analyzed a multitude of feature length scripts over a three month period and pitched potential improvements with story editors and higher staff
  • Provided administrative office support and acted as an assistant to the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Distribution when needed and gained a stronger understanding of talent and market trends
  • Completed story research projects delegated by the Senior Vice President and consulted findings
A&R Administration

London alley entertainment

Production Office Intern

Jan 2016May 2016 · 4 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Worked closely with the production managers and CEOs of a music video company that has been nominated for over 25 MTV Music Video awards
  • Acted as a production assistant on a Nick Jonas music video set, checked in and oversaw 100+ extras and managed employment and licensing paperwork
  • Assisted production managers in creating project proposals for arising music talent

American film institute

Industry and Filmmaker Event Volunteer

Nov 2015Nov 2016 · 1 yr · Los Angeles

  • Assisted with the American Film Institute's 50th anniversary film festival
  • Aided the Industry Relations Liaison manage check in, distribution and information for Industry Members and filmmakers
  • Managed email tracking, conflict resolution, and complicated ticketing issues
  • Maintained exceptional composure and professionalism when speaking with executives, directors, and filmmakers

Roar network

Greenlight Production Intern

Sep 2015Jan 2016 · 4 mos · Loyola Marymount University

  • Worked closely with the Greenlight director and ROAR Studios Manager; managed and oversaw seven various web-series projects from initial storyboard through production and post production for on-time and on-budget completion
  • Watched and reviewed cuts for timely online distribution and provided feedback
  • Supervised allocation of the budget, hired cast/crew, and reviewed completed content that was then broadcasted to LMU’s student body

The walt disney company

Entertainment

Feb 2015Aug 2015 · 6 mos · Florida

  • Disney College Program Participant, Spring Advantage
  • Developed key leadership skills, exercised team building, and completed coursework that enhanced personal leadership and emotional intelligence
  • Participated in Tech Behind the Dreams and developed an Imagineer attraction that was presented to a panel of Disney Imagineers and Executives. With 1,000 applications in competition, was 1 of 100 applicants chosen to partake in the event
  • Interfaced with guests visiting from various countries and who varied in ages from infants to seniors
  • Exercised highest level of guest satisfaction through teamwork and conflict mediation

Sonoma state university

2 roles

FOP Program Marketing Facilitator

Aug 2014Jan 2015 · 5 mos

  • Activities and Academic facilitator for Freshmen at Sonoma State University
  • Mentored and advised students, as well as facilitated and marketed events for students

Marketing/ Sponsorship Chair

Oct 2013Jan 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Recruited sponsors for Relay for Life at Sonoma State University by traveling to stores, proposing fundraising breakdowns and speaking with store managers
  • Raise over $7,000 dollars as a team for the event in 2015

Victoria's secret

Sales Associate

May 2014Jan 2015 · 8 mos

  • Ensured customers receive exceptional and personalized customer service by selling, designing and
  • customizing wardrobe
  • Monitored sales floor and cash register
  • Consistently ranked top 3 in sales

Kabc 790

Account Manager

Sep 2013Feb 2014 · 5 mos · Santa Monica

  • Account Manager and recruiter for Nancy Solari's Living Full Out radio show on KABC Radio Show
  • Managed 200+ professional attorney leads and cultivated relationships to encourage sponsorship

Education

UCLA Extension

Specialization Certificate — Music Supervision

Apr 2022Dec 2025

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) — Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Jan 2015Jan 2018

Sonoma State University

Jan 2013Jan 2014

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