Junior Researcher Attachment on Every Family Has A Secret
A Professional Attachment opportunity is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on...
A Professional Attachment opportunity is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming Factual Series Every Family Has A Secret. Applications close Monday, 8 March 2021 at 5:00pm AWST.
About the Attachment
The successful candidate will complete a ten week Junior Researcher Attachment under the expert guidance of Julie Raffeaele and Greg Colgan where they will:
- sit in on editorial/story meetings with the production team
- gain exposure to departmental processes
- work with mentors in a real time situation
- learn best work practices in production research
- learn best work practices in archival research
- develop the ability to deal with sensitive subjects or story matter
- gain strong research skills such as sourcing and researching facts, figures and information using the internet, film and tape archives, specialist collections, picture libraries, museums and government departments.
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 (LGBTQIA+);
- location (including urban communities and remote regions), and
- socio-economic status.
The successful recipient is anticipated to commence in the role on Monday 15th of March 2021.
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:
- a primary interest in wanting to be a researcher.
- An interest in Documentary story telling.
- An interest in family history and/ or building of family trees.
- Excellent written communication, interpersonal and organisation skills.
- Resourcefulness and motivation; visual thinking and ability to be adaptable yet methodical.
- Capability to work well in a team and under pressure.
- Strong IT skills.
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, 8 March 2021 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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