SPOTS AVAILABLE: ONE (1)
DURATION: FOUR (4) WEEKS (POSSIBILITY TO EXTEND)
TIMELINE: SEPTEMBER 2024
LOCATION: TORONTO, ON
TRAINERS: INSIGHT FREELANCE POST PRODUCTION PRODUCER AND EDITOR(S), AND ASSISTANT EDITOR(S)
TARGET: Emerging and/or mid-career Black professionals
POSITION SUMMARY:
A crucial position in the post production process. This participant learns the fundamentals and skills necessary to excel as a good Assistant Editor, including footage ingestion, metadata tagging, editing, troubleshooting, and media organization. Also learns or hones skills on software such as Avid.
Participants in the Post Production Stream interface with an array of personnel on a show, including but not limited to Writers, Producers, Composers, as well as Sound and Visual effects Editors. At the end of the Post Production Program, the participants have the skills necessary to pursue a job in the Post Production industry or advance an existing one, as well as a minimum of one (1) production credit.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:
- Identify as Black
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada
- Ontario Resident
- 19 years old or older
- Self-starter with the ability to follow through until successful completion of assigned duties
- Ability to function effectively in an atmosphere subject to frequent changes and produce results
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma
HOW TO APPLY:
- Email your Resume, Cover letter and Contact Information for two (2) references to BlackAcademySkills@insighttv.com or use the button below
- Please include “Assistant Editor” in the subject line of your email
- Please no phone calls. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For questions, please contact: BlackAcademySkills@insighttv.com