Two attachments on upcoming documentary series

About the production

The production is a documentary series set to film in Perth. Premiering later in 2022, it will be produced by WA production company Joined Up Films (The Truth About Anxiety with Celia Pacquola, Is Australia Racist?, What Does Australia Really Think About…).

About the Attachments

Role: Edit Assistant
Dates: Monday, 31 January – Friday, 4 March 2022 (five weeks)
Location: Perth, WA
Production Company: Joined Up Films

The successful candidate will complete five consecutive weeks under the expert guidance of the Post Producer and Offline Editors where they will:

• Gain experience using Avid Media Composer to prepare media for multiple editors.
• Acquire organization skills to track and manage high volume of footage.
• Work with and support Avid based post-production unit.
• Garner better understanding of Avid post-production workflow.
• Acquire organization skills to track and manage high volume of footage.
• Learn and gain experience of working with production and post departments.
• Learn about the post-production delivery process for a commercial broadcaster.

Role: Researcher / Post-Production Assistant
Dates: Monday, 31 January – Friday, 4 March 2022 (five weeks)
Location: Perth, WA
Production Company: Joined Up Films

The successful candidate will complete five consecutive weeks under the expert guidance of the Post Producer and the Line Producer where they will:

• Work with and support the Production Team.
• Gain exposure to departmental production processes, join weekly production and editorial meetings.
• Garner hands on research methodology experience.
• Work with and support Avid based post-production unit.
• Garner better understanding of Avid post-production workflow and gain exposure to working to deadlines.
• Gain exposure to post-production delivery process.

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.

If the right candidate cannot be found for these roles, the attachments 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:

Edit Assistant

Essential:

• Genuine interest to pursue a career in post-production.
• Basic knowledge of computer technology and experience using Avid Media Composer software.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with a positive attitude.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Problem solving attitude, team player and desire to learn.

Recommended:

• Portfolio of previous experience in post-production.

Researcher / Post-Production Assistant

Essential:

• Inquisitive by nature, able to follow instructions.
• Some knowledge of post-production systems and the roles of a production office.
• Team player and solutions orientated.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with a positive attitude.
• Good organizational skills and 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 Tuesday, 25 January 2022 at 5:00pm AWST – submit via SmartyGrants below.

Program Contact

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

Caroline Middleton, Business Affairs Support Officer
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2120
E: caroline.middleton@screenwest.com.au