Typical Career Progression
The two tables below are taken from the 2009 Film and TV agreement which relates to all post production workers
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Position |
Remuneration |
Experience |
Education |
| Start Position |
Editor's Assistant Level 3 |
$37,856 |
Some |
A Relevant Qualification |
| 1st Promotion |
Editor's Assistant Level 4 |
$40,508 |
Experienced |
A Relevant Qualification |
| 2nd Promotion |
Editor's Assistant Level 5 |
$43,160 |
Experienced |
Advancd Training |
| 3rd Promotion |
Editor's Assistant Level 6 |
$46,644 |
Very Experienced |
Advancd Training |
| 4th Promotion |
Deputy Editor Level 7 |
$50,908 |
Very Experienced |
Advancd Training |
| 5th Promotion |
Senior Editor Level 8 |
$55,744 |
Highly Experienced |
Advancd Training |
**The above table should be used as a guide only
Typical accountabilities and responsibilities
Editor's Assistant Level 3
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Will work with limited supervision in editing
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Editor's Assistant Level 4
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Expected to work competently with minimum supervision
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Editor's Assistant Level 5
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Expected to work competently without supervision as a primary assistant to the Editor
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Editor Level 6
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Will work unsupervised at a complex technical level.
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Deputy Editor Level 7
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Responsible with the Head of Department for ensuring satisfactory quality of work. May be involved in recruitment and supervision of others.
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Editor Head of Department Level 8
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Responsible for ensuring the final cut suits the Directors and Producers demands; ensure that they make backup copies of a project and that all file formats are correct. Responsible for the editing department staff and training. Reports to the Director and Producer.
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**The above table shoudl be used as a guide only
Career Options Available
Completion of a course will not guarantee entry to this occupation. Employment and advancement depend on the person having considerable experience and talent. There are ways to gain experience such as working on student films, and volunteering on numerous types of productions.
About the Author
Tony Stevens
Tony Stevens, Australian Screen Editors
The Australian Screen Editors Guild consists of experienced and prominent Australian Screen Editors. The organisation is cultural, professional and educational. It is dedicated to the achievement of excellence in the arts, sciences and technology of motion picture film and televisual post production. The Guild’s aim is to promote, improve and protect the role of professional editors as a vital contributor to screen productions.
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