Associate Post Producer Attachment on a Documentary Series
A paid six-week Associate Post Producer attachment is available for a Western Australian screen practitioner though the Screenwest BTL Crew Capacity Program. The attachment will be working on a Documentary Series.
Applications close Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 5pm AWST.
About the attachment
Dates: Monday, 18 May – Friday, 26 June 2026
Location: West Perth
Production Company: Perpetual Entertainment
Responsibilities
Under the expert guidance of Senior Post Producer Laki Baker, you will:
- Gain a working understanding of the documentary post production pipeline
- Observe how editorial and narrative decisions are made on a documentary production
- Assist with post script preparation
- Develop a deeper understanding of the editing processes by assisting with clipping and logging of rushes and building organised selects for the editor.
WA First Nations practitioners and WA practitioners from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If the right candidate cannot be found for this role, the attachment may be offered in another department.
The Production Company will select the successful applicant. Screenwest provides administration support.
Key requirements
In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements in the BTL Crew Capacity Program – Applicant Guidelines and Screenwest Terms of Trade, you must demonstrate:
- A desire to work in factual entertainment
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong time management skills and an ability to multitask.
Special consideration will be given to applicants who have:
- An understanding of the documentary post production process
- Entry-level experience in a post production environment with an interest in editorial
- Familiarity with industry standard logging and editing software (AVID/Trint)
- Experience in screen writing.
For more information about the BTL Crew Capacity Program contact the Program Manager.