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NITV Spirit Initiative - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the initiative about?

The NITV Spirit initiative - it used to be called the “NITV Spirit Award”- has evolved into a practical work

placement with NITV. It is offered for an emerging Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person that is

working within the film and television industry from remote or regional areas in Australia.

You travel to Sydney and work with NITV staff in different areas being mentored with practical

experience in broadcasting.

What will I be doing?

You will spend time rotating with different NITV departments and learn relevant skills

in the below areas:

• Commissions

• NITV News department

• Promos/editing team

• Internal productions, which has some live OB opportunities

• Online/Digital team

• NITV Radio (SBS) tbc

Do I need to work away from my home?

Yes, you will be based in Sydney for up to 3 weeks. As part of the initiative you will travel to Melbourne

with the Commissions team to attend the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC) and

possibly other additional travel if the opportunity arises.

How will the initiative be covered?

All travel and accommodation will be covered by NITV, including any travel and accommodation outside

Sydney. NITV will pay you a stipend for being away from your normal activities as well as travel

allowance.

How do I apply and when do the applications open and close?

Applications open 4 August, 2017 and close 1 September, 2017. Announcements to be made at the

Remote Indigenous Media Festival, Irrunytju, WA (Sept, 2017)

You will need to complete the application form. We need to know who you are, where you are from and

how to contact you. You need to be working or associated with an Indigenous Remote Media hub, the

placement is open to people working in video production or radio broadcasting.

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Fill out the Expression of Interest part of the application and/or send us a video of yourself (no longer

than 5 minutes) telling us about yourself, what you do and why coming to NITV would be great for your

TV production career and why you want to learn more about the broadcasting/production sector.

You will also need to send us a 3 minute sizzle reel of your work, and a pitch/idea for your Our Stories

15 minute documentary.

What else will I get from participating in the initiative?

If you are selected to be a part of the initiative, NITV will ask you to:

• Produce an Our Stories (1 x 15 minute) documentary in language (contracted separately with you

and to the value of $12,000)

• Produce a news story from your local community

• Attend the Australian International Documentary Conference, Melbourne

• Have a 3 week placement with NITV within the SBS building in Sydney.

For more information;

Taryn Marks, Indigenous Policy and Stakeholder Relations

Ph: 03 9949 2168

E: [email protected]

** please note: this is a practical working placement; the recipient must be willing to participate in all

activities and be away from home for a 3 week period.

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NITV Spirit Initiative - Submission

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Application Open: 4 August, 2017 Deadlines: 1 September, 2017

Section 1:

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Postal address: ________________________________________________________________________

Email address: _________________________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________ Mobile: ______________________________________

Do you work for an Indigenous Remote Media Broadcaster: YES ☐ NO ☐

Tell us about yourself & why you would like to work with NITV (100-250 words):

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IMPORTANT: This form can be printed, completed and scanned or filled out electronically.

YOU SHOULD KEEP A COPY OF YOUR SUBMISSION AND ANY SUPPORTING MATERIAL FOR YOUR RECORDS. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS.

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Send your application & supporting materials to: [email protected]

For more information;

Taryn Marks, Indigenous Policy and Stakeholder Relations

Ph: 03 9949 2168

E: [email protected]

** please note: this is a practical working placement; the recipient must be willing to participate in all

activities and be away from home for a 3 week period.

CHECKLIST: Please ensure you have attached the following;

■ Our Stories pitch: no more than 300 words

■ Sizzle reel: no more than 3 minutes

■ Piece to camera video tell us why coming to NITV is a great career opportunity for you

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