Stephen Hunter 718/152 Sturt St Southbank, Vic 3006 Mobile: +61 (0)432-346-417 Email: [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER – The Weekly with Charlie Pickering (S06 + S07) – (ABC/Thinkative co-pro); 2019 - Duties Included - Working within both writing and production teams throughout script development and pre-production to ensure content meets editorial standards, is of a factual nature, and is informative and entertaining to the target audience(s). - Directly responsible for the acquisition, cataloguing, and editing of information and media (clips & other AV materials) in accordance with the episode’s intended message and broadcast standards (>300TB). - Ensuring scripts and media are updated to reflect last-minute additions and changes due to news cycle. - Responsible for script editing and dissemination between departments in adherence to brief and approved key messages / themes. - Field Shoots: Script Supervising, Floor managing, camera operating, technical support, as required. - Photography (stills) for behind-the-scenes, promotional, and marketing material (Posters, ads, iView etc) - Writing, shooting, editing and trimming of clips (BTS etc) for packages and social media posts.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER – The Yearly with Charlie Pickering – (ABC/Thinkative co-pro); 2019 - Duties as above

EDIT ASSIST / MEDIA MANAGER– Come Dance With Me (S01) – CBS (USA), 2021- Duties Included - Ingesting, compiling, and disseminating studio and ENG rushes for international multicam broadcast for overnight remote viewings from LA. Transcoding, organizing, and coordinating proxies for same. - Laying up sequences and sync maps in Avid Media composer, compiling across multiple cameras and timecode audio. - Coordinating with editors to ensure entire footage archive (>150TB) is serviceable and correct. - Technical support as required

INSTRUCTOR/LECTURER (GUEST/CASUAL) – TV Producing; The Victorian College of the Arts (VCA); 2019- Duties Included - Instruction of Masters & Undergrad Film & TV students (Directing and Producing streams) production and post-production techniques for TV production. - Lecturing in TV production with regards to career pathways in the Australian television industry. - Marking and assessing for same.

ASSISTANT PRODUCER – Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); 2019- Duties Included ANZAC Day live broadcast, including: - Pre-production: o Writing & curating questions for ‘vox pop’ & public interviews. o Writing questions for scheduled interviews, and conducting pre-interview briefs with talent. o Researching and writing background bios and key fact sheets on talent and other elements (Unit backgrounds and histories as well as general information for broadcast commentary). o Coordinating access restrictions, logistics, and event timings of broadcast team with regards to that of the event, including with Royal Australian Air Force and other Defence personnel regarding NOTAMs and scheduled flyovers. - Production: o Directing & supervising reporter and camera team on the day, selecting and briefing vox pop interviewees, and dealing with issues and timings as they arise. o Ensuring pre-recorded footage is appropriate and delivered by required deadlines in accordance with event running sheets, shotlists, and broadcast delivery requirements.

RESEARCHER & VERIFIER – ‘Hard Quiz’ – Thinkative (ABC co-pro); 2018 - Duties Included

- Writing and curating questions that are diverse, in-depth, and factually correct for contestants’ topics, ensuring questions are varied, informative, and entertaining. - Background research for episodes’ subjects & specialty rounds including pre-production interviews, questionnaires and research of contestants and their chosen specialties. - Coordinating with legal department to maintain editorial standards and copyright clearances. - ‘Wargaming’ possible borderline/alternative answers and delineating acceptable and unacceptable answers that may arise during the taping, writing & fact checking replacement questions as needed.

DIRECTOR – Venona – 2016- Duties Included - Production, Development & Writing o Dealing with entire production process from idea to completion, including development of concepts and outcomes for clients, IAW locations, talent, and associated logistics. o Writing and editing shooting scripts and outlines for projects. o Hiring and supervising of crew as required for project, as well as shoot scheduling. o On-set coordination / supervision of crew and direction of talent. - Filming & Photography o Corporate, commercial, promotional, and educational videos for businesses, schools, and other institutions in a variety of formats and deliverables. o Production of advertising media (stills and videos) for both print and web. o Live events (theatre, live music, ceremonies) ranging from small gatherings to large international corporate events (eg. Avalon Airshow), including stills, video, and live streaming. - Instruction o Delivery of beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes to schools and educational institutions on a variety of topics including scriptwriting and development, cinematography, and lighting.

FLOOR MANAGER – Melbourne Phoenix (National Basketball League - NBL); 2019 -

Duties Included - Developing and coordinating on-court activations and other promotional events (such as free-throws, giveaways, half-court shots etc) in accordance with Melbourne Phoenix’ branding and brief to achieve greater audience interaction ensuring gameday experience encourages repeat fan attendance. - Leading all gameday in-stadium events for Melbourne Phoenix’ inaugural season, including mascots, dance troupes, band performances, anthem performers and other on court activations. - Coordinating with broadcast director to deliver performance and activations on schedule IAW rundown. - Directing/managing subordinate staff including team of 10 stagehands to achieve the above goals.

ASSISTANT FLOOR MANAGER – Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); 2019 - Duties Included - Responsible for supervising and directing on-set activities to maintain schedule in both pre-recorded and live broadcasts across all aspects of production including talent, camera, and other departments. - Liaising and coordinating with producers and writers to ensure setup for record is IAW production requirements, editorial standards, and agreed-upon key messages, as well as technically sound. - Working directly with with director and senior producers to ensure timely and accurate execution.

LIGHTING TECHNICIAN – Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); 2019 - Duties Included - Rigging, programming, and operation of studio and field lighting equipment for broadcast TV productions ranging from small field shoots & sketches through to full multicam studio productions. - Rigging, operation, and troubleshooting of networking and sACN & DMX-512 equipment. - Test & Tag of electrical equipment in accordance with AS/NZS 3760:2010 standard.

CAMERA CONTROL UNIT (CCU) OPERATOR – Thoroughbred Racing Productions (TRP); 2018 -

Duties Included - Coordination between production and technical crews on broadcast requirements including coverage, talent, and packages and their required timings for live broadcast. - Monitoring & controlling camera video levels via waveform/vectorscopes for consistency in luminance/chrominance across multiple cameras to ensure consistency during live broadcasts.

FLOOR MANAGER– OzPod 2018 – (ABC); 2018

Duties Included

- Co-ordination of talent, speakers, lecturers, and panels IAW schedule for 2018 ABC OzPod Conference. - Briefing panelists and audience with regards to event considerations and timings. - Coordinating international talent for remotes (live satellite crosses).

PRODUCTION OFFICER – Bunjil Place Theatre, City of Casey; FT 2017-2019, Casual 2019- Duties Included

- Production coordination / management o Coordinating upcoming events IAW clients’ requirements for 800-1000 pax events including theatre, music, comedy, corporate, and community events. o Supervising events including staff management and supervising of staff. o Developing running sheet / other schedules and ensuring adherence for all phases. o Calling show as required during technical rehearsals, plotting, and show.

- Vision/AV o Installation and operation of multi-camera systems for recording, streaming, or broadcast. o CCU, vision mixing, and audio integration for theatrical, corporate, and community events. o Programming and playback of vision systems including projection for corporate & theatrical. o Coordination and troubleshooting of live streaming systems as appropriate. - Lighting o Planning, rigging, programming, and operation of lighting for theatre, music, conferences, and similar live events including intelligent fixtures, and integration with AV. o Knowledge of MALighting including patching, pre-visualisation, programming, and playback. o Experience with timecode programming and playback, as well as syncing integration with lighting, sound, and cameras. - Sound engineering o Installation and mixing of sound reinforcement for a range of events including theatre, music, and corporate presentations.

LOCATION SCOUT – ‘Rostered On’ (S02) – Channel 7 / Ruby Entertainment; 2019 Duties Included - Working with creatives to compile required shooting locations, as well as creative intent. - Locating and negotiating aforementioned locations with regards to willingness, cost, and availability & suitableness for production, as well as providing suitable alternative options to director. - Liaising with senior producers throughout the process in order to minimize scheduling conflicts. - Organising and compiling logistics surrounding shoot including access restrictions, timings, and company moves to ensure schedule is maintained with regards to cast, crew, and location availabilities and budget.

LIVE MUSIC / CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHER – TheMusic.com.au (Print & Web) 2017-

Duties Included - Live music photography of international music acts. - Short turnaround post-processing and delivery for web and print publication and distribution. - Portfolio: https://500px.com/venona_photo/galleries/gig-photography

MARITIME WARFARE OFFICER - Royal Australian Navy 2013-2015

Duties Included - Team leadership & management - Damage Control (Fire, Flood, Toxic Hazard) - Navigation and Shiphandling - Ship Maintenance - Watchkeeping & Bridge control - Weapons handling and Tactics

INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS / INTERNSHIPS PRODUCTION ASSISTANT / WRITER – ABCME (Childrens television) Duties Included - Brainstorming & developing upcoming episodes for childrens entertainment series. - Scriptwriting to target demographics (6-14), in order to both entertain and inform within the bounds of editorial standards and legal requirements (eg. Imitable behaviour, bullying, violence etc). - Writing to ensure a diversity of content in order to appeal to widest possible target audience. - Working to ensure all the above is possible within the time and budgetary constraints of the show.

NEWS DEPARTMENT CAMERA CREW – Channel 9 News Duties Included - Working with producers & reporters on daily news items. - Assisting ENG camera crew on field shoots including crime, features, and other news stories.

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT – Screen Forever Conference (Screen Producers Australia). Duties Included - Coordinating talent including presenters, guests, and interviewees for panels. - Helping to ensure panels and talks run on time & in correct location.

LIVE BROADCAST & PRODUCTION – Parliament of Victoria, Hansard / Broadcast Dept. Duties Included - Working with production team for setup, packdown, and operation of live broadcast & archival services for Parliament of Victoria including vision switching, audio mixing, and CCU (as above).

EDUCATION Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) – Masters of Producing (Film & TV) First Class Honours – 4.0GPA equivalent VCA Producer of the Year award-winner

Deakin University– BA. Distinction Average. History, Politics, Event Management, Public Relations.

Haileybury College (VCE); ENTER/ATAR 94.85

ACCREDITATIONS HLTAID003 - First Aid certification (inc. CPR, Epipen) AS/NZS 3760:2010 – ‘Test and Tag’ & Plug Top Replacement qualified

Certificate III in Music Industry (Technical Production) Certificate III in Information Technology

Royal Australian Navy: o Combat First Aid o Security Acquaint Course o Combat Survivability & Damage o Alcohol & Drug Awareness, Control (Fire, Flood, Toxic Hazards) Workplace Health & Safety o Boarding Operations & Use of Force o FFG Class Induction o Initial Incident Scene Management o OOW Navigation I

PERSONAL SKILLS

- Exceptional time management and punctuality. - Comfortable in both individual and team settings. - Strong written and verbal Communication skills. - Diverse and comprehensive technical knowledge - Robust Problem-solving and analytical skills. across disciplines. - Strong basis in Leadership & Management. - Enthusiastic, driven to succeed.

PRODUCTIONS/SERIES

2021 – Come Dance with Me (CBS) – Post Prod. Media Manager 2021 – The Weekly with Charlie Pickering (ABC) – Associate Producer 2021 – Hard Quiz (ABC) – Verifier 2020 – The Yearly (ABC) – Associate Producer 2020 – Hard Quiz (ABC) – Verifier 2020 – Spicks and Specks (ABC) – Operations 2020 – The Weekly with Charlie Pickering (ABC)– Associate Producer 2020 – Q&A (ABC) – Assistant Floor Manager 2020 – ANZAC 2020 Live Broadcast – Melbourne (ABC) – Assistant Producer 2019 – The Yearly (ABC) – Associate Producer 2019 – Spicks and Specks – Assistant Floor Manager 2019 – Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell (ABC); Assistant Floor Manager 2019 – Hard Quiz (ABC) – Assistant Floor Manager 2019 – Hard Quiz (ABC) – Researcher 2019 – Kinda Weird (ABCMe) – Production Assistant / Writer 2019 – ANZAC 2019 Live Broadcast – Melbourne (ABC) – Assistant Producer 2019 – Rostered On S02 (7 Network) – Locations Manager / Scout 2019 – Q&A (ABC) – Assistant Floor Manager 2019 – The Weekly (ABC) – Assistant Floor Manager 2019 – Kinda Weird (ABCMe) – Art Department 2018 – Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell (ABC) – CCU, Camera Assist 2018 – Hard Quiz (ABC) – Camera Assist 2018 – The Weekly (ABC); – Camera Assist 2018 – OzPod 2018 Conference (ABC) – Floor Manager

Plus numerous independent and student short films in a variety of roles across the entire production process.

REFEREE CONTACT DETAILS UPON REQUEST.

Jo Long Executive Producer – The Weekly with Charlie Pickering

Chris Walker Executive Producer – The Weekly with Charlie Pickering & Hard Quiz, Thinkative

Elizabeth McKenzie Supervising Production Manager – Thinkative TV

Gerard McCulloch Question Producer / Head Writer – Hard Quiz

Stephen Luby Ruby Entertainment