Channing B. McBride
Application for Administrative Assistant - Scanline VFX
Supporting Creative Vision at Scanline VFX
As Scanline VFX continues to push the boundaries of visual effects and digital storytelling, you need an administrative professional who understands the creative process and can seamlessly support multiple executives in bringing artistic visions to life. With my decade of experience supporting creative leaders and managing complex operations, I'm perfectly positioned to help your team focus on what matters most: creating groundbreaking visual effects.
Having worked in creative environments where artistic vision meets operational excellence, I understand that exceptional administrative support in the entertainment industry requires more than traditional skills—it demands an appreciation for the creative process and the ability to anticipate the unique needs of visionary executives.
Multi-Executive Support
Successfully managed operations for CEO & President simultaneously, coordinating competing calendars and priorities while maintaining seamless communication—exactly what's needed for supporting 2-3 Scanline executives.
International Coordination
Extensive experience with complex international travel arrangements, including passport renewals and visa processing, perfect for Scanline's global studio operations.
Large-Scale Event Planning
Planned and executed 14-city tour and 7,000+ attendee conference, coordinating hotels, vendors, catering, A/V, and transportation—ideal for cross-functional offsites and team activities.
Creative Industry Background
Led creative teams of 20+ including videographers and content creators, giving me deep understanding of creative workflows and the unique needs of artistic professionals.
"Great administrative support in the creative industry means being invisible when things are running smoothly, and invaluable when challenges arise."
Protect creative time by handling all operational complexities
Anticipate needs specific to creative production cycles
Coordinate seamlessly across multiple studios and time zones
Handle confidential information with absolute discretion
Create systems that scale with rapid creative growth
Foster team cohesion through thoughtful event planning
Scanline VFX's commitment to helping filmmakers realize their artistic vision resonates deeply with my experience supporting creative leaders. Your award-winning work and global reach represent exactly the kind of innovative environment where I thrive—where operational excellence enables artistic breakthrough.
The opportunity to support executives who are "rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking" through Eyeline Studios particularly excites me. Having worked in environments where technology meets creativity, I understand the unique administrative challenges and opportunities that come with pushing creative boundaries.
With Netflix's investment empowering Scanline to continue pushing the boundaries of digital content creation, I'm eager to contribute to this mission by ensuring your executives have the operational support they need to focus on revolutionary storytelling.
🕐 8:00 AM - Global Coordination
Review overnight communications from international studios, coordinate calendar adjustments across time zones, and prepare executives for their day with brief summaries of key priorities.
🕐 10:00 AM - Multi-Executive Sync
Coordinate between 2-3 executives' schedules, ensuring alignment with their direct reports and resolving any scheduling conflicts before they impact creative workflows.
🕐 1:00 PM - Travel & Logistics
Process visa applications for international shoots, coordinate complex travel arrangements, and handle expense reports while planning upcoming cross-functional offsite logistics.
🕐 3:00 PM - Creative Support
Assist with presentation preparation for client meetings, update org charts reflecting team changes, and coordinate with vendors for upcoming team activities.
🕐 5:00 PM - Tomorrow's Setup
Prepare executives for next day's priorities, coordinate with international studios on upcoming schedules, and ensure any new hire onboarding tasks are progressing smoothly.
Result: Your executives focus entirely on pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling
I'm excited about the opportunity to join Scanline VFX and support the executives who are redefining what's possible in visual effects and real-time filmmaking. My experience supporting creative leaders, combined with my operational expertise and understanding of the entertainment industry, makes me ideally suited to help your team continue pushing creative boundaries.
I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills can support Scanline's mission of helping filmmakers realize their artistic vision while managing the complex operational needs of a world-class VFX studio.
I look forward to discussing how I can contribute to Scanline VFX's continued success.