An Assistant Editor Attachment is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on documentary feature Revealed: Renee Gracie, to be produced for Stan by WA production company Rush Films. Applications close Monday, 8 May 2023 at 5:00pm AWST.

About the production

Revealed: Renee Gracie follows the first Australian woman to compete full-time in Supercars in fourteen years, Renee Gracie, as she attempts to re-enter V8 racing since retiring from the sport in 2017. Using Renee’s individual experiences Revealed: Renee Gracie is a story about exploitation, empowerment and resilience, and is a showcase of what women have to do to succeed, thrive and survive in a man’s world.

About the attachment

Role: Assistant Editor Attachment
Dates: Monday, 29 May – Friday, 30 June 2023
Location: Perth, WA
Production Company: Rush Films

The successful candidate will complete five consecutive weeks on a documentary feature; as an Assistant Editor Attachment under the expert guidance of Directors/Editors Frances Elliott and Samantha Marlowe where they will:

• Build on existing knowledge of post-production processes and protocols.
• Acquire skills to track and manage media.
• Experience importing and transcoding rushes to an offline editing format.
• Participate in post-production meetings and assist in running a smooth post-production pathway.
• Work alongside an archive producer to assist with management of material.
• Provide technical and practical support to the editors.
• Observe the process of editorial decisions.

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 attachment’s 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 posses:

• A genuine interest to pursue a career in editing, demonstrated through previous editing experience.
• Team player and positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent organisational skill and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication.

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, 8 May 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

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