Edit Assistant Attachment on a Documentary Series
A paid six-week Edit Assistant Attachment is available for a Western Australian screen practitioner through the Screenwest BTL Crew Capacity Program. The attachment will be working on a documentary series.
Applications close Tuesday 16 June at 5pm AWST.
About the attachment
Dates: Monday 13 July – Friday 28 August 2026
Location: Fremantle, WA
Production Company: Smashing Films
Responsibilities:
Under the expert guidance of Assistant Editor, Andrew Stodart, you will:
- Gain a broad understanding of the required skills to work in a post production team
- Gain a deeper understanding of the responsibilities and requirement of an edit assistant
- Assist the post team with wrangling rushes, log material and synch footage for editors and post directors
- Observe and assist in elements of the various stages of the editing process from assembly to final delivery
- Gain a better understanding in how to assemble a scene for an editor
- Assist the Assistant Editor with other various tasks
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 have:
- Good technical computer knowledge
- Knowledge of editing software and editing processes
Special consideration will be given to applicants who have experience in:
- Avid Editing Software
How to Apply
Read the
- Below-The-Line Crew Capacity Program Guidelines
- Screenwest Terms of Trade
- Apply via SmartyGrants – click the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
For more information about the BTL Crew Capacity Program contact the Program Manager.
General Enquiries
T: +61 8 6169 2100
E: info@screenwest.com.au