Experience

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  Department of Social Services (DSS)

  • Australia

  • Multimedia Producer, Editor

    • Dec 2021 - Present
    • Australia

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  Australian Taxation Office

  • Australia

  • Digital Experience Officer

    • Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
    • Australia

    In this role I work in the Corporate business line of the ATO, specialising in video production using Agile methodologies. I am a technical expert in all aspects of video production including filming, lighting and editing.I am responsible for leading projects from large scale film shoots to webcasts, delivering high quality video products that clients are proud to use to represent the ATO. I deliver engaging presentations onscreen, and provide accurate specialist advice and recommendations to clients.I strive to continuously improve my skills and those of the team. My proactive strategic thinking led me to initiate a regular skill sharing training series to build and share knowledge within the team. Through initiatives like this, I help my team to foster collaboration, develop innovative strategies and encourage a culture of continuous improvement.

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  Freelance

  • Canberra

  • Owner operator

    • Apr 2010 - Dec 2021
    • Canberra

    Between jobs I often pick up various freelance video production projects. I am mostly interested in video editing at this stage. See my website for examples of my work at edwinawright.com

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  WildBear Entertainment

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Post-Production Professional

    • May 2018 - Aug 2018
    • Canberra, Australia

    As Post-Production Professional, I draw upon the skills gained in my Science Communication degree, in updating and editing complex scientific TV episode scripts, to fit into program theme and structure. I then edit the episode with regular feedback from my team.What I bring to this role:• Production of high quality visual and audio projects• Deliver on brief, to tight deadlines• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and problem solve• A positive attitude, great communication skills in a team environment.

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  The Film Distillery

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Asssistant Editor

    • Apr 2018 - May 2018
    • Canberra, Australia

    During this five week contract as Assistant Editor, I worked closely with the Senior Editor to build sequences shot the previous day, for a feature length film to be released at the end of 2018. My main responsibilities include:• Work with little to no supervision, while contributing creatively to the production process• Interpret and follow scripts• Work within budget and schedule constraints to complete work to a high level on time

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  Screencraft Media

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Video Editor

    • Feb 2017 - Apr 2018
    • Canberra, Australia

    As Editor, I am required to manage the post-production aspects at Screencraft, from video editing and sound design, to ensuring that appropriate back-up measures are in place. I edit video for government, the private sector and TVC with Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro. And I am comfortable with delivering projects to the technical specifications for broadcast and to CAD and IMD.

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  The Australian National University

  • Australia
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Masters of Science Communication

    • Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

    In 2016 I took six months out of the workforce to complete the final component of my masters degree, an independent research project where I created a documentary and research paper on the science of suicide. I completed my degree with a destination average and graduated in July 2017.

  • Multimedia Officer

    • Sep 2014 - Oct 2015

    In this position I created high quality video for the university’s social media, websites, YouTube and online education. My major contributions to this role have been: - Share ANU video content with external media outlets, including ABC News and Discovery Channel - Implement procedures to build YouTube audience and increased subscribers by 13% in less than 6 months - Built strong relationships across the university to enable a large resource pool to draw upon- Support and train staff in video production techniques, expanding the skill base of the university- Work at a fast pace and to tight deadlines, producing an average of three videos a week while also providing multimedia support to staff across the university- One of my videos was the all time favourite of the year at close to 20k views and still rising.

  • Web and Video Support Officer

    • Sep 2012 - Sep 2014

    This role involved maintaining and updating various online self-help services and programs, producing and editing video content for various projects and creating promotional material for the web and print media. My personal achievements in this role include:- Created prototypes that facilitated discussion in focus groups and enabled data collection for research and publication. - Created videos that enabled further accessibility for online self-help programs. - Created the framework for setting up a social media presence for the Centre that protected the Centre from ethical concerns.

  • Media Officer

    • Apr 2010 - Sep 2012

    My role as Media Officer is to create promotional videos for various school's website. I must work closely with the marketing department to ensure I stick to the university’s corporate image yet still appeal to student’s interests.Currently I am working at the Fenner School of Environment and Society, the John Curtin School of Medical Research and alongside the chancellory.

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  Southern Innovations

  • Canberra, Australia

  • Digital Media Designer

    • Feb 2016 - Jul 2016
    • Canberra, Australia

    During this six-month contract I was involved in various multimedia projects to help strengthen the companies brand across various media channels. The outcomes of these projects include:- Creating appealing television commercials to draw customers to the stores across Canberra and NSW- Broadening the companies profile by creating sophisticated advertisements for cinema across Canberra- Successfully using analytical techniques to build the companies social media audience and engagement by 50%.

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  teds camera stores (vic) pty ltd

  • Sales Assistant

    • Dec 2007 - Nov 2009

    In this sales environment I was required keep up to date with the latest photo media technologies, experiment with a variety of media sold within the store, problem solve technical questions posed by customers and assist in training new staff.