Offline Editor Attachment on AUSSIE GOLD HUNTERS

A Professional Attachment opportunity is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming Television Series AUSSIE GOLD HUNTERS Season 5.

Applications close Friday, 20 September 2019 at 5:00pm AWST.

About the Attachment

The successful candidate will complete a Six Week Offline Editor Attachment under the expert guidance of Lynette Shingleton where they will

• learn the systems involved in taking raw footage through to a finished program
• be equipped with their own AVID machine and will have the opportunity to work alongside the offline editor, mirroring their timelines as they edit and breaking down the rationale and decisions behind the processes and choices of an offline editor.
• be mentored through the process of producing assembles for internal assessment
• establish a comprehensive knowledge of and understanding of the processes required to consume a large amount of rushes, and condense the footage, within a commercially viable timeframe, into entertaining and dramatic television.

 

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, 14 October 2019.

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 Screenwest Guidelines and Terms of Trade, the successful applicant will possess

• Experience in edit assembles of factual programs preferred but not essential.
• Assistant editing experience in a professional capacity.
• Previous experience with AVID editing software.
• Ability to work independently, to tight deadlines, whilst taking direction from your offline editor mentor.
• Excellent proven story telling skills.
• Good level of editorial skill and judgment.
• Able to work collaboratively.
• Good communication 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

Applications are to be submitted by email to funding@screenwest.com.au.

For emails larger than 8MB, submit your application via Screenwest’s Hightail Account: https://spaces.hightail.com/uplink/screenwest

The full guidelines and applications materials can be downloaded from the Crew Attachment Program page on the Screenwest website. Please make sure you have read the guidelines and the Screenwest Terms of Trade thoroughly before submitting your application.

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 Friday, 20 September 2019 at 5:00pm AWST.

Program Contacts

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

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

www.screenwest.com.au
www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au

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