Assistant Editor Courses
An Assistant Editor collaborates with the editing team to assemble footage, audio, and effects, following the editor's guidance.
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How do I become a Assistant Editor
Get qualified to work as a Assistant Editor with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
CUA20220
The CUA20220 Certificate II in Creative Industries is an outstanding introduction to the creative industries in Australia. This nationally recognised qualification can help you choose a career path in sound production, music performance, theatre, and broadcasting, or even gain a junior role assisting a production crew. The course will develop your holistic knowledge of the Australian creative industries and teach you how to communicate effectively and stay safe on the job. You’ll then choose electives tha...
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CUA20215
The CUA20215 Certificate II in Creative Industries is an outstanding introduction to the creative industries in Australia. This nationally recognised qualification can help you choose a career path in sound production, music performance, theatre, and broadcasting, or even gain a junior role assisting a production crew. The course will develop your holistic knowledge of the Australian creative industries and teach you how to communicate effectively and stay safe on the job. You’ll then choose electives tha...
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CUA20215
The CUA20215 Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media) equips students with essential skills in camera operation, cinematography, and sound editing. It fosters employability skills like communication, teamwork, and self-management, preparing learners for roles such as community television production assistant. The qualification reflects individuals capable of performing varied activities in the creative industries within clearly defined and straightforward contexts.
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CUA30815
Interested in a technical role in film production, radio, or TV? The CUA30815 Certificate III in Broadcast Technology teaches you how to safely install and connect broadcast cabling on sets, staging and live events. The course covers all aspects of cabling work including electrical and telecommunications skills, soldering, using power tools, connecting networks and hardware, installing coaxial and fibre optic cable. Depending on your elective choices you could also graduate with licenses in rigging and d...
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How much does an Assistant Editor earn?
In Australia, a full time Assistant Editor generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for an Assistant Editor?
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 2,500 people working in an editing role in Australia and many of them are employed as an Assistant Editor. Assistant Editors may find work in larger towns and cities where productions are based.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become an Assistant Editor?
If you’re planning a career as an Assistant Editor, you could enrol in a Certificate III in Screen and Media. This course will give you opportunities to develop your skills creating and editing film and audio. You may also specialise in subjects that best suit your career plans. You could also consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Broadcast Technology.
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An Assistant Editor works as part of the editing team on a film or television production. You’ll put footage, audio, music and special effects together to produce a finished film or television piece. Assistant Editors follow the directions of the editor and may have to help make decisions about which scenes to include and which footage to cut.
Assistant Editors need to be creative, but also need to follow an editor’s instructions. You should be skilled at using editing software and equipment and should be able to work as part of an overall production team. It’s important that you have excellent attention to detail and should be able to focus for extended periods.
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