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As the peak industry body for subscription television (STV), ASTRA supports and fosters emerging talent within STV channels, platforms and associated organisations.
A component of this is providing opportunities for the most creative, skilled and motivated students of broadcast and film to be exposed to, and offered training in, the STV environment.
ASTRA is pleased to collaborate with AFTRS (Australia Film, Television and Radio School) on this exciting program to provide graduate students of the AFTRS Foundation Diploma with a rare experience working with STV organisations under short-term work contracts.
Left to right, back row: Jessica Roberts, Jordan Howes, Rebecca Mylonas; middle row: Laura McGenniss, Tom Phillips, Alexei Howitt, Nick Hadland; front row: Peri Watkinson; not pictured: Jack Maher.
The 2012 ASTRA Graduate Program launched on 14 September 2011 at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS), Moore Park, Sydney. The program offers graduates of AFTRS Foundation Diploma the opportunity to apply for nine 13-week contracts working with one of seven STV organisations:
FOXTEL
PREMIER MEDIA GROUP
BBC WORLDWIDE AUSTRALIA
TVSN / EXPO CHANNEL
DISNEY CHANNEL
ESPN
STVDIO / World Movies
The graduates commence work in February 2012.
Summary of 2012 Graduate Program participants and their placements.
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About the Program
What is it?
The ASTRA Graduate Program offers AFTRS Graduates from the Foundation Diploma exposure to the dynamic and growing industry of STV; a chance to experience roles in everything from production to marketing to programming. Participants will gain transferrable experience, build relationships and further develop career goals through a 13-week paid work contract.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
The Program is open to all students graduating from AFTRS Foundation Diploma in December 2011.
2012 Program Dates
Launch Event: 3.30pm, 14 September 2011 at AFTRS
Applications Accepted: 14 September – 14 October 2011
Application Deadline: C.O.B. 14 October 2011
Interviews: 24 October – 4 November 2011
Final Selection Notified: before 18 November 2011
AFTRS Foundation Diploma Graduation: December 2011
Employment Term: 1 February – 30 April 2012 (TBC)
2011 Graduate Program
Ashley Bell (second from left) on set for BBC Worldwide Australia