Buzzcuts is a program that trains young writers and broadcasters in critical arts reviewing. After running successfully in Perth in 2012, 2013 & 2014, the program will again include Perth in 2015, with the support of Express Media, and FRINGE WORLD Festival.

We’re on the lookout for a new Buzzcuts Editor to coordinate all the reviewers as well as editing and uploading their reviews to our website. Please have a look below for info, and download the position description for further details on how to apply.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Coordinate a group of volunteer arts reviewers
• Liaise with our contacts at FRINGE WORLD
• Arrange Fringe review tickets in coordination with the FRINGE WORLD Box Office Team
• Ensure the timely delivery of reviews to publication sites
• Manage the Buzzcuts website as well as edit and upload reviews
• Contribute to an evaluation report on the project

CONDITIONS

• The position is voluntary and may fit quite well with study in project or arts management.
• The position is for three months from December 2014 to February 2015, requiring a few hours a week for the first month and then the equivalent of at least one day a week for the remainder. Please note: the position may require some work each day during the FRINGE WORLD Festival 2015 (January 23 to February 22) and some work may be done from home.
• Applicants should be able to start work from the week beginning 1 December 2014.
• The actual days/hours per week to be negotiated.
• The intern reports to and is supervised by the Creative Producer.
• The intern is covered by appropriate insurance while working at Express Media, and is provided with a workstation and a friendly working environment

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Self motivation: the ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• The ability to manage and support small teams of volunteers
• Time-management skills: the ability to set and work to deadlines, and to coordinate and manage multiple tasks
• Superb communications skills, both oral and written
• Expertise in word processing, email and internet applications and familiarity with spreadsheets
• An interest in Express Media’s mission and target audience development groups
• Desirable: Editing and publishing experience
• Desirable: Web management knowledge and experience, experience with Excel

 

Applications close 9am Wednesday November 26, 2014.

Please download the position description here for further details on how to apply.