Edit Assistant Attachment on Jamien Hudson From Sky To Sea

A Professional Attachment opportunity is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming Documentary JAMIEN HUDSON FROM SKY TO SEA  Applications close Monday 15^th June 2020 at 5:00pm AWST.

About the Attachment

The successful candidate will complete a 6 week Edit Assistant Attachment under the expert guidance of Jonathon Rowdon where they will:

• gain hands on experience determining the most efficient and economic management of rushes,
• learn to make day-to-day decisions to ensure post-production runs smoothly,
• gain an overview of post-production workflow and systems,
• provide technical and practical support to senior editor,
• assist with the management of all media, digitizing material, moving media files into a shared storage environment
• gain an understanding labeling systems and logging,
• gain hands on experience assisting with syncing picture and sound rushes using timecode, manually syncing if necessary.
• assist in the hands-on editing of a shorter 60’ version of the program.

Screenwest encourages applications from Western Australians from underrepresented and/or diverse groups, appropriate to the roles. The WA screen industry recognises diversity as differences in:

• gender;
• age;
• Indigenous identity;
• cultural and linguistic diversity (CaLD);
• disability;
• sexuality and gender identities (LGBTQI+);
• location (including urban communities and remote regions), and
• socio-economic status.

The successful recipient is anticipated to commence in the role on Monday 12 October 2020.

If the right candidate cannot be found for this role, the attachment may be offered in another department.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

In addition to the requirements in the Screenwest Crew Attachment Guidelines and Terms of Trade, the successful applicant will possess:

• Assistant editing experience in a professional capacity.
• Previous experience with editing software (Avid preferred).
• Experience in media management and preparing rushes for editors.
• Initiative, attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and take direction from editors and senior staff.
• Ability to work independently, to tight deadlines, whilst taking direction from your offline editor mentor.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to work remotely from home.

Attachment Conditions

It is expected the successful Attachment will:

• Comply with the Producer’s workplace rules and requirements for safety and behaviour.
• Comply with all lawful and reasonable directions given to the Attachment by officers or employees of the Producer during the Term of the Attachment.
• Keep confidential any and all confidential information of the Producer that comes into the Attachment’s possession.

How to Apply

The full guidelines and applications materials are available on the Crew Attachment Program page on the Screenwest website.

All program guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the Screenwest Terms of Trade.

Applications are to be submitted by email to funding@screenwest.com.au. For emails larger than 8MB, submit your application through Screenwest’s Hightail Account.

An application receipt will be forwarded to the applicant within two working days to confirm that Screenwest has received the application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact Screenwest if an application receipt has not been received within this timeframe.

Applications close Monday 15  June 2020 at 5:00pm AWST.

Program Contact

To talk to someone about this opportunity, applicants should contact:

Gabrielle Cole, Production Attraction and Services Manager
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2117
E: gabrielle.cole@screenwest.com.au

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E: info@screenwest.com.au

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