Post-Production Coordinator Attachment Opportunity on upcoming observational documentary series

A paid Post-Production Coordinator Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming observational documentary series based in Fremantle, WA. Applications close Monday, 4 September 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.

About the attachment

Role: Post-Production Coordinator Attachment
Dates: Monday, 9 October 2023 – Friday, 15 December 2023 (10 weeks)
Location: Fremantle, WA
Production Company: Prospero Productions

The successful candidate will complete 10 consecutive weeks as a paid Post-Production Coordinator Attachment under the expert guidance of the Production Manager and Post-Producer Coordinator, where they will:

• Learn the role and responsibilities of a documentary post-production coordinator.
• Contribute to creation of annotated scripts, fact checking, transcriptions and legal binder.
• Gain an understanding of post-production workflows and how the post-production coordinator can support the creation of a program.
• Contribute to the process of delivering editorial milestones (rough cuts, fine cuts, picture lock, final delivery) on a documentary series.
• Develop an understanding of the purpose of the post-production coordinator and how they work with the series producer and editorial team.
• Develop skills and knowledge in the preparation of post-production coordinator paperwork, including but not limited to music cue sheet, electronic press kits (EPK), text element documents and legal binders.
• Gain an understanding as the requirements for the delivery of a broadcast documentary series.

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.

If the right candidate cannot be found for these roles, 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 demonstrated and genuine interest in a career in documentary production.
• Be able to follow instructions and use initiative and common sense.
• Feel comfortable working in an office environment and have a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Be a problem solver and be able to communicate clearly with an excellent attention to detail.

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 close Monday, 4 September 2023 at 5:00pm AWST – submit via SmartyGrants below.

Program Contact

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

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

www.screenwest.com.au

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