Job Summary
- $65,000 - $74,999 per annum
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 30th May 2022
- Regional NT > Yuendumu
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.
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.
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.
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