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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

• Living Black 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 1 August, 2016 and close 31 August, 2016. Announcements to be made at the Remote

Indigenous Media Festival, Yirrkala (Sept, 2016)

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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National Indigenous Television 14 Herbert Street Artarmon NSW 2064 Australia

+61 (0)2 9430 30801800 500 727 (Toll free) nitv.org.au

Facebook /NITVAustraliaTwitter /@NITV

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;

Travis Cardona, Indigenous Engagement Officer, SBS Corporate Affairs

Ph: 02 9430 2608

E: Travis.Cardona@sbs.com.au

** 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.