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Media Producer - Yuendumu

PAW Media and Communications
  • Salary range of $68,764 – $74,810 +10% Super - Salary dependent on experience.
  • Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits (Tax concessions).
  • 38hrs per week – Option to take additional negotiated hours as Time Off in Lieu.
  • 6 Weeks Annual Leave – Plus additional 17.5% Leave Loading.
  • Relocation Assistance of up to $1,000 - Available at contract beginning & end.
  • Furnished accommodation and utilities provided by PAW at no cost.
  • 12-month Contract, with potential for renewal under similar arrangements.
  • Remote Central Australian location based in Yuendumu, NT.

Answerable to the General Manager and Operations Manager, the Media Producer will support various PAW departments and supervise or assist with the co-ordination, production and delivery of community-focused video documentaries, social media video messaging, factual content programs for community TV and online broadcast, multimedia projects and associated virtual-reality works in and around ten remote communities in the Tanami region of Central Australia.

This is a very “hands-on” role which has a strong community development focus and requires a level of technical and creative expertise in all facets of visual content production, from budgeting and scheduling through to post-production. The Media Producer is responsible for the professional development and supervision of PAW’s indigenous video crew and audio-visual media workers: there is a strong focus on training and developing crew skills in various capacities.

In addition to technical and creative production work, the duties of the Media Producer include client liaison, production budgeting and quoting, preparation of funding applications, business administration, project management, grant reporting and acquittals. The Media Producer will be required to supervise other skilled practitioners who may be working remotely, especially during post-production, and to manage specialist contractors working on location.

This position isn’t for just anyone. It requires living remotely, calls for strong teamwork skills and can be challenging, requiring a resourceful, sociable, and adaptable person to succeed. However, for the right person this is a rewarding and life-changing role.

The position offers unique opportunities for career development and will allow you to become a part of a very special community and contribute to its growth, developing an understanding of Warlpiri and other local cultures. They must be able to trouble-shoot problems in remote and challenging locations and be able to work with Indigenous Australians in cross-cultural settings.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Considerable travel through Aboriginal Lands rarely visited by outsiders.
  • Potential for weekend/evening work (additional hours negotiated with TOIL).
  • Getting a National Police Check and OCHRE Card - Working with Children Check.
  • Living in shared accommodation with other PAW Staff. Housing in community is limited, so it will be necessary to live in shared accommodation. PAW can only provide housing for the successful applicant and cannot provide housing for partners or other family.
  • Be fully vaccinated against Covid 19.

THE POSITION IS OPEN TO

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Australian Citizens, Residents or individuals holding a Working Visa valid until at least 2024.
  • The successful candidate will manage various projects, ensuring milestones and targets are met. The role will also focus on driving community engagement.
  • PAW is an equal-opportunity employer: all LGBTQIA+ candidates and individuals at different levels of ability are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

  • Screen & Media Production qualifications - Cert IV or diploma level or equivalent professional experience.
  • Demonstrated, credited experience in documentary and/or online video production.
  • Experience working cross-culturally, preferably with indigenous Australians in remote settings.
  • Experience in video production training or media skills development.
  • Proficiency in Premiere Pro.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong technical knowledge of different video camera systems, formats and lighting equipment typically used in location shooting.
  • Demonstrated capacity for resourcefulness, self-motivation, planning and independent decision making.
  • Experience in data-wrangling and audio-visual archive systems file management.
  • Understanding of the political, social and economic factors affecting Indigenous Australians in remote areas.
  • Manual driver’s license.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

  • Competency in After Effects.
  • Experience living and working in a remote Australian indigenous community.
  • 4WD experience.

ABOUT PAW MEDIA

PAW Media and Communications is a Warlpiri owned and run Not-for-profit Organisation based in Yuendumu, Northern Territory. PAW was originally established as ‘Warlpiri Media Association’ in 1983, but now trades under the name ‘PAW Media and Communications’. The name ‘PAW’ is an acronym that reflects the Pintubi, Anmatjere and Warlpiri language groups that are serviced by the organisation. For over 35 years PAW has been creating TV, films, radio, and music, in language, according to local cultural protocols. In addition to creating local media productions and documenting local culture, PAW provides media training, digital literacy programs and employment opportunities for the people of Yuendumu and surrounding communities.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Yuendumu has a population of approximately 1000 people, predominantly Warlpiri. The community is the main service delivery centre for Warlpiri Aboriginal Lands, and it provides necessities for residents. Among Yuendumu’s services is a health clinic, two general stores, post office, school, and police station. It is the only community in its region with a public swimming pool.

If you require any additional information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Media Producer - Yuendumu enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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  • Submit a copy of your CV in pdf format.

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