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Woroni is looking to hire a social media officer.
Job Description:
Approximately 3-5 hours per week
Voluntary position (honoraria based on performance at the end of semester)
Duties:
Manage Woroni Instagram (1,200 followers)
facilitate the campus-style series and develop other web-based content
post artwork and content highlights
promote Woroni Radio shows
promote Woroni TV videos
event photography
Manage Woroni Twitter (1,798 followers)
Assist in uploading content to Facebook (9,900 likes)
Scheduling weekly social media posts through Hootsuite
Liaising with each Woroni portfolio to present content in engaging ways
Requirements:
We are looking for a student who is keen to gain experience in social media management, and get involved with Woroni. No experience is required. We are especially looking to expand our Instagram and Twitter presence, so candidates with innovative ideas for gaining new followers would be preferenced.
Fill out the form below to apply!
Applications close 5pm Sunday 7th February. Please contact vy@woroni.com.au for any questions or queries.
Woroni Editor
Woroni TV is hiring! We are looking for some fun, creative and passionate sub-editors and senior sub-editors to join the team!
See below for some information about the various positions.
Contact matthew@woroni.com.au for more details
Executive Producer:
The Executive Producer will work closely with the TV Editor in daily TV team management, and act as another authoritative resource for content production, both from an assistance and troubleshooting position. They will be responsible for tasks including but not limited to:
Organising team meetings;
Minuting meetings and writing up action plans after each meeting;
Aspects of internal professional development;
Coordinating our external services for the student body and actively looking for opportunities for video production; and
Troubleshooting and assisting in video production for smaller teams.
The role is expected to require approx. 10-15 hours of work per week, including compulsory weekly team meetings that you must be available for. This is a volunteer position, with the possibility of honoraria.
TV Producer:
TV Producers will work closely with their assigned media specialists in small teams, and be primarily responsible for the creative and organisational oversight of production. They will report directly to the TV Editor and Executive Producer. They will be responsible for tasks including but not limited to:
Oversight of all aspects of video production for their respective teams (pre-production, production and post-production. Mostly scheduling, organisation, and creative oversight and leadership);
Managing a small team consisting of two (2) assigned media specialists
Ensuring the final deliverable is of sufficient quality and accessibility.
Additionally, it will be expected that Producers will have a basic-intermediate knowledge of all other aspects of video content production – this includes basic skills in camera operation and production. This is particularly important for Producers, given their more managerial role in the process of content production.
The role is expected to require approx. 8-10 hours of work per week, including compulsory weekly team meetings that you must be available for. This is a volunteer position, with the possibility of honoraria.
Production Assistant:
Production Assistants will work to assist their Producer in small teams, throughout the production of content. Formerly two separate roles (Video Editor and Camera Operator) the Production Assistant role provides individuals with the flexibility to take on different tasks within the team. Production Assistants will be responsible for tasks including but not limited to:
Pitching and providing input on video ideas
Operating audio and camera equipment to film relevant footage for video content;
Editing videos in Adobe Premiere Pro
Knowledge in the fields of camera operating, photography, video editing, and/or animation & graphics is preferred but not required.
The role is expected to require approx. 8-10 hours of work per week, including compulsory weekly team meetings that you must be available for. This is a volunteer position, with the possibility of honoraria.
Woroni TV Applications 2021
Applications are now open to join the Woroni TV team in 2021!
Name*
First
Last
Phone*Email*
Student Number*Degree*Year of Study in 2021*Position Applying For*Executive ProducerProducerProduction AssistantWhy would you like to join Woroni TV and what would you bring to the table?*What experience do you have in video production or similar kinds of content production?*What other commitments do you have throughout the semester, and how would you balance these with your role at Woroni?*If you are unsuccessful in applying for this position, what would be your second choice?*Pitch a video Woroni TV could make in 2021*Favourite film or TV show from the past year?*Are you available for an interview from 23rd-25th of January or 30th Jan-3rd Feb.?*Yes, in personYes, via SkypeNot at allPlease indicate your availability for an interview between the 23rd-25th of Jan. or the 30th Jan.-3rd Feb.? Eg dates and times you are available/unavailable.*
Comments Off on Casual Vacancy Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Applications Now Open
Applications are now open to fill the casual vacancy for the position of Deputy Editor-in-Chief, closing at 6pm on Sunday the 15th of November.
The Deputy Editor-in-Chief sits on the board of editors and is responsible for the internal management of Woroni. This includes creating and maintaining minutes, policy, procedure and records, managing elections as well as interpreting the Constitution. They also manage the Woroni office and make purchases on behalf of the organisation and organise events. The Deputy Editor-in-Chief is also responsible for managing Social Media Sub-Editors. Interviews will take place on Monday the 16th and Tuesday the 17th, please specify if you can’t make these days.
To apply please respond to the questions below and provide evidence of your contributions to Woroni in an email to isobel@woroni.com.au
Questions:
Why do you want to apply for the role of Deputy Editor-in-Chief?
Please describe the skills that you would bring to the role?
Outline briefly your relevant experience
Give an example of your team work skills and your ability to juggle multiple responsibilities at once.
Provide an example of your Woroni contribution e.g. an article, radio show, art piece or TV video
Thank you to everyone who nominated for a board position in this week’s elections. Congratulations to the following candidates who were successfully elected to the following positions:
Managing Editor
Ben Rowley
Over the past year I have fallen in love with ANU Student Media (Woroni). I began as a Social Media Manager at the beginning of 2020, continuing in to Semester 2, and in Semester 2 I became a Video Editor. In my roles, I have witnessed the importance that Woroni has to the student population, through providing students with relevant campus news, and information. I’ve seen first-hand how Woroni’s job of providing a voice to students is vital the student experience and the functioning of our community. I understand the importance of good budgeting and SSAF, gained through my involvement in both ANUSA and Woroni. As Managing Editor, I will strive to move both the organisation forward and responsibly manage the finances of the organisation. My background in economics and politics means that I am qualified for this role. I have a deep understanding of finance and the SSAF process. As well as this, my attitude towards teamwork, ensuring everyone is heard, is one that I feel Woroni would benefit from managerially. Ultimately, I believe that with the COVID-19 recovery, and unavoidable SSAF cut in the coming year, that I am the best candidate for Managing Editor.
Content Editor
Lily Pang
I am interested in being the Content Editor for Woroni because I am passionate about continuing to grow Woroni’s online and print presence. I have been with Woroni since 2019, starting off as Comment Sub-Editor, before working as a Senior Sub-Editor for the last two semesters. I personally have worked in the Content team with three different organisational formats, and I have found the current Online/Print split to be the most effective in promoting student engagement, managing portfolios, and generating content. I am eager to continue this organisational format and fine tune the processes by having a regular content schedule across all portfolios so that we continue to produce quality media by students, for students.
My vision is to further strengthen Woroni’s online presence to better cater to how students now consume media. As COVID-19 has demonstrated, the ability to engage students online is critical to staying relevant during uncertain times. Apart from regularly posting content online, I intend to also co-ordinate with Woroni’s social media officers to build our online presence. This can include linked articles on Woroni’s Instagram, a reformatting of Woroni’s website to be more user friendly and major pieces that highlight and support student activism.
News Editor
Charlotte Ward
Student media is vital in ensuring that stories are told, and students are heard. I believe that creating and sharing timely and accurate information is integral to maintaining an accountable and informed University environment.
I am currently a Senior News Reporter in Woroni’s News Team, and am excited to run for the position of News Editor. I joined Woroni as a News Reporter in 2019, and quickly adapted to the role of Senior News Reporter this year, embracing the extra responsibilities involved. I have been inspired by the dedication, drive and passion of the News Team in ensuring students are informed. My time as a Senior News Reporter has strengthened my ability to work in a team, and I am confident that I will be able to successfully lead a team of reporters and provide them with support and encouragement. It has also highlighted the importance of collaboration, communication and respect – all of which are paramount in an organisation such as Woroni.
Woroni has an important role in promoting student voices. In 2021, I hope to report on a more diverse range of articles, telling stories from those that have not yet been heard and increase the diversity within Woroni.
TV Editor
Matthew Donlan (Elected Unopposed)
I have been with Woroni for a year and a half now; first as a Producer, then Executive Producer and currently as the TV Editor. In each of these roles I have worked hard to bring new ideas and perspectives to Woroni TV. I would love to return to my role as TV Editor next year to continue expanding the portfolio. This year, TV has implemented a number of content changes that have resulted in greater engagement online and a better showcase of student voices and issues. It is important that Woroni always provides a platform for ANU students to share their stories and ideas, and TV provides that service through a visual medium.
During the week of 19-23 October (week 11), students will be given the opportunity to elect editors to the ANU Student Media Board.
The link to vote will be emailed to all ANU students on Monday 19 October. All ANU students are members of ANU Student Media and are therefore eligible to vote.
Any questions relating to the election process should be directed to Returning Office Roxanne Missingham at Roxanne.Missingham@anu.edu.au
The nominees for each position and their bios are listed here:
Managing Editor
Ben Rowley
Over the past year I have fallen in love with ANU Student Media (Woroni). I began as a Social Media Manager at the beginning of 2020, continuing in to Semester 2, and in Semester 2 I became a Video Editor. In my roles, I have witnessed the importance that Woroni has to the student population, through providing students with relevant campus news, and information. I’ve seen first-hand how Woroni’s job of providing a voice to students is vital the student experience and the functioning of our community. I understand the importance of good budgeting and SSAF, gained through my involvement in both ANUSA and Woroni. As Managing Editor, I will strive to move both the organisation forward and responsibly manage the finances of the organisation. My background in economics and politics means that I am qualified for this role. I have a deep understanding of finance and the SSAF process. As well as this, my attitude towards teamwork, ensuring everyone is heard, is one that I feel Woroni would benefit from managerially. Ultimately, I believe that with the COVID-19 recovery, and unavoidable SSAF cut in the coming year, that I am the best candidate for Managing Editor.
Ronan Skyring
I have enjoyed my time at Woroni immensely over the past year-and-a-half and would like an opportunity to give back. Not only have I found the work extremely interesting and intellectually engaging but I also relish in the various opportunity it has provided to support and promote student led media. As a result, I would look forward to an opportunity to advance, so as to provide the same opportunities to a new generation of students. The relationships I have developed across the organisation, as well as my involvement in a variety of Woroni run events, has given me a deep appreciation for the organisations culture. As such, I believe I am very well suited to take on either of the roles as I not only appreciate the breadth of the commitment required but their importance in the wider functioning of Woroni. If successful, I would look to further modernise the organisation, utilising the plethora of social media tool available to increase Woroni’s presence within the university. With this, I would hope to further develop the culture of accountability – to ensure that ANU students are kept aware of any changes which may impact their experience of university life.
Content Editor
Aditi Dubey
I am an international student doing my masters in linguistics here at the ANU. As a current student of linguistics and a former student of literature, I have a deep love for words. This is what prompted me to join Woroni at the beginning of the year, and I have now been a sub-editor for almost two whole semesters. Being a sub-editor has been an incredible experience. Not only have I really enjoyed writing, sourcing and editing content, I have also enjoyed being a part of the Woroni team and seeing all the incredible things the people at Woroni do. I now have the desire to be even more involved with Woroni, which is why I am applying to be Content Editor. I believe that I have the passion, determination, organisational skills and leadership qualities that the role demands. I would also be bringing to the table creativity and fresh perspectives. At its core, I believe that this role is meant to help people voice their own ideas and showcase their unique ways of looking at the world. I think I can be the right person to make that happen.
Eammon Gumley
I am interested in the content editor position as I believe that a range of incremental changes could make the publication more relevant to the student experience and bring it more in line with its past as a conduit for ‘outrage and activism’. A change in sub-editor roles to emphasize satire and incentivize writing on a broad range of topics would boost the magazine’s relevance. The online portfolio really expanded this year, and I want to build off of it to provide more frequent and structured content on the website. Further, training for contributors and sub-editors that focuses on writing on topics that people want to read would boost the readership and relevance of Woroni for ANU students.
I have a couple of years of experience as both a regular contributor, sub-editor, and regional editor for both Woroni and other similar student publications. I can use this experience to bring positive changes along these lines to the magazine. I am a believer in an interesting and engaging student media and think that with a few changes Woroni is the best way to provide this.
Lily Pang
I am interested in being the Content Editor for Woroni because I am passionate about continuing to grow Woroni’s online and print presence. I have been with Woroni since 2019, starting off as Comment Sub-Editor, before working as a Senior Sub-Editor for the last two semesters. I personally have worked in the Content team with three different organisational formats, and I have found the current Online/Print split to be the most effective in promoting student engagement, managing portfolios, and generating content. I am eager to continue this organisational format and fine tune the processes by having a regular content schedule across all portfolios so that we continue to produce quality media by students, for students.
My vision is to further strengthen Woroni’s online presence to better cater to how students now consume media. As COVID-19 has demonstrated, the ability to engage students online is critical to staying relevant during uncertain times. Apart from regularly posting content online, I intend to also co-ordinate with Woroni’s social media officers to build our online presence. This can include linked articles on Woroni’s Instagram, a reformatting of Woroni’s website to be more user friendly and major pieces that highlight and support student activism.
News Editor
Ronan Skyring
I have enjoyed my time at Woroni immensely over the past year-and-a-half and would like an opportunity to give back. Not only have I found the work extremely interesting and intellectually engaging but I also relish in the various opportunity it has provided to support and promote student led media. As a result, I would look forward to an opportunity to advance, so as to provide the same opportunities to a new generation of students. The relationships I have developed across the organisation, as well as my involvement in a variety of Woroni run events, has given me a deep appreciation for the organisations culture. As such, I believe I am very well suited to take on either of the roles as I not only appreciate the breadth of the commitment required but their importance in the wider functioning of Woroni. If successful, I would look to further modernise the organisation, utilising the plethora of social media tool available to increase Woroni’s presence within the university. With this, I would hope to further develop the culture of accountability – to ensure that ANU students are kept aware of any changes which may impact their experience of university life.
Charlotte Ward
Student media is vital in ensuring that stories are told, and students are heard. I believe that creating and sharing timely and accurate information is integral to maintaining an accountable and informed University environment.
I am currently a Senior News Reporter in Woroni’s News Team, and am excited to run for the position of News Editor. I joined Woroni as a News Reporter in 2019, and quickly adapted to the role of Senior News Reporter this year, embracing the extra responsibilities involved. I have been inspired by the dedication, drive and passion of the News Team in ensuring students are informed. My time as a Senior News Reporter has strengthened my ability to work in a team, and I am confident that I will be able to successfully lead a team of reporters and provide them with support and encouragement. It has also highlighted the importance of collaboration, communication and respect – all of which are paramount in an organisation such as Woroni.
Woroni has an important role in promoting student voices. In 2021, I hope to report on a more diverse range of articles, telling stories from those that have not yet been heard and increase the diversity within Woroni.
TV Editor
Matthew Donlan (Elected Unopposed)
I have been with Woroni for a year and a half now; first as a Producer, then Executive Producer and currently as the TV Editor. In each of these roles I have worked hard to bring new ideas and perspectives to Woroni TV. I would love to return to my role as TV Editor next year to continue expanding the portfolio. This year, TV has implemented a number of content changes that have resulted in greater engagement online and a better showcase of student voices and issues. It is important that Woroni always provides a platform for ANU students to share their stories and ideas, and TV provides that service through a visual medium.
Woroni has been the ANU student media publication since 1950 and now maintains three media platforms: Woroni, Woroni Radio and Woroni TV. We encourage all ANU students and staff members to contribute. There is no requisite for skill or experience, just a passion for producing quality content. If you would like to contribute, please see the information below or get in contact with one of our Editors. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for future hiring opportunities and show sign-ups.
Online Content
Woroni is always open for online submissions, including over break periods (although note this is subject to editor availability). These submissions can be on any topic, provided they are of good quality writing, have a strong voice and are relevant to student interest. We recommend a word count of 700-1500 words. Please email write@woroni.com.au with any pitches or drafts and one of our content sub-editors will be in contact.
Please be sure to mention any possible conflicts of interest to your editor. Anonymous submissions are also welcome.
Print Magazine
Woroni releases 3 print editions each semester. These editions are always themed and we strongly encourage submissions to engage with these. Some examples of previous themes are Revolution, Depravity, Retro and Bloodties. For regular updates about ongoing opportunities, the upcoming print schedule and pitches currently available, please join our Woroni Contributors Facebook group. Themes, sourcing periods and deadlines will be posted on Facebook and the Woroni website. You can then email write@woroni.com.au with any themed pitches or submissions and one of our content sub-editors will be in contact.
The magazine is currently split into 4 sections:
Campus – ANU specific news and opinion pieces
Comment – General science, business and economics, politics, environment, opinion and memoir pieces
Culture – Literature, art, TV, film, social media, opinion pieces and reviews
Creative – Poems, prose, short stories, artwork and satire
Please indicate in your submission where you think your piece is best placed. We recommend a word count of 700-1000 words.
News
Woroni maintains a small team of dedicated news correspondents who report on issues of relevance to the student body. We have completed hiring for the semester two news team, however, inquiries may be made to our News Editor. Please email news@woroni.com.au or use the news tip link to pitch stories or to give us a news tip.
Art & Design
Woroni is always looking to showcase the creative talents of ANU students, please email art@woroni.com.au with any pitches or submissions and our Art Editor will be in contact. For regular updates about ongoing opportunities and pitches, please join our Woroni Art & Design Contributors Facebook group.
Radio
Show sign-ups occur before the beginning of each semester and are publicised during the breaks both on the website and on the Woroni Radio Facebook Page. For regular updates about ongoing opportunities, or if you are a presenter on Woroni Radio please join our Woroni Radio Presenter Network Facebook group.
Television
Woroni TV has hires for its teams each semester, and will publicise these opportunities both on the website and on our Facebook page. If you have a pitch for a standalone video or series, please email television@woroni.com.au and our Television Editor will be in contact. For regular updates about ongoing opportunities, please join our Woroni TV Contributors Facebook group.
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During the week of 19-23 October (week 11), students will be given the opportunity to elect editors to the ANU Student Media Board.
The primary responsibility of the editors is to oversee production of Woroni, ANU’s official student publication; broadcasts of Woroni Radio and WoroniPhotography & TV, and to manage the affairs of the ANU Student Media Association.
Nominations are now open for the positions of
Managing Editor
Content Editor
News Editor
TV Editor
Nominations must include:
The candidate’s name;
The candidate’s student number;
The candidate’s current year of study;
The position(s) the candidate is nominating for;
One example of written, videographic, photographic or multi-media work which
is the original work of the nominee; and
A short biography including why you are interested in being an editor of Woroni
(no more than 200 words).
Please note that only nominees who have made three valid contributions to ANU Student Media over a period of two weeks and one day (that is, a period longer than the nomination period) will be accepted.
Please also submit a statement on campaign funding as per electoral regulation 9.1. Note that campaign related expenses must not exceed $50 as per electoral regulation 8.1.
Please send all nominations to the Returning Officer, Roxanne Missingham, at (Roxanne.Missingham@anu.edu.au) by 5pm Sunday 11th October.
No late nominations will be accepted.
Any queries about the election process should be directed to the Returning Officer.
Position descriptions
Managing Editor
The Managing Editor is responsible for creating and maintaining the books and financial recording of the Association, and managing ANUSM’s business relationships, as well as, preparing, managing and regularly reporting on the budget. The Managing Editors is also responsible for securing adverting prospects for the Association, working closely with their Business Development and Marketing Sub-Editors.
Content Editor
The Content Editor manages a team of sub-editors who source, pitch and edit content for both online and print publication. They must set the direction for content and ensure that Woroni produces interesting, engaging and diverse content. For online, the Content Editor must oversee the online team and ensure weekly content is produced in the column, satire and reviews portfolios. For the magazine, the content editor sets and enforces deadlines for each stage of the publication process, and works with the art editor to put together the layout for each edition. They work with the board executive and the print team in deciding the theme and style of each edition.
News Editor
The News Editor is responsible for the Woroni news content and is part of the print team and is responsible for setting the direction for the news division. The News Editor’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring ANUSM is reporting and investigating news for the ANU student body, and writing and editing news pieces. They manage a team of news reporters who write the news pieces for the print and online media platforms of Woroni. The News Editor sources and delegates stories, edits and writes articles. The News Editor must be consistently available and able to respond immediately to breaking events and have a good understanding of how the ANU and student groups work.
TV Editor
The role of the Television Editor is to oversee the Television Team in the production of video content for the Woroni TV platform. This includes working with the Television sub-editors to execute video pitched through the drafting of scripts, conducting of interviews, filming and editing of footage. The TV Editor oversees the production process from start to publication, working with sub-editors to produce engaging student-driven content within existing video formats, as well as expanding the Woroni TV platform through the creation of new segments.
Woroni is now accepting submissions for Edition 6! The theme is Depravity—think debauchery, revelry, chaos and pleasure of all kinds. We strongly encourage submissions from BIPOC voices. It is important that our publication reflects the diversity of the ANU community so all can tell their stories.
We want your best O-Week stories.
We want your best drunken night out stories.
We want your Tinder horror stories.
We want your odes to Moose and your eulogies to Wolf.
We want to know the best thing you’ve done on campus.
We want to know the worst thing you’ve done on campus.
Prompts below:
Comment
A personal/reflective piece from someone who grew up thinking that something was ‘depraved’ and unacceptable but then found themselves enjoying the thing (could be anything from alcohol to drugs to orgies)
Reflective/philosophical piece about the limits of depravity. Notions of what is ‘wild’ or ‘depraved’ are tied to ideas about morality and these have changed a lot over the years. But are there some lines that shouldn’t be crossed? Or is it all just a product of the times and cultures we live in?
Socially distanced parties- when the pandemic started, there was plenty online about zoom parties or DJs doing livestreams so that people could party at home. How good is this kind of partying?
A piece about ‘problematic’ fantasies. In literature and media we often see depictions of behaviours or sexual practises that are seen as problematic. For example, erotic fiction about rape fantasies or cheating or bestiality (anyone who has ready any fanfiction will be familiar with tons of these). Opinions seem to be divided into those who think fantasies are just fantasies and those who think the people who have/enjoy these fantasies are promoting problematic behaviours. Which side has more weight to their argument?
A personal/reflective piece about ideas of a ‘wild youth’ from someone who doesn’t necessarily enjoy being ‘wild’. Can you enjoy yourself without FOMO? Is there a lot of societal pressure to be ‘wild’? Are those who don’t enjoy revelry and debauchery in their youth not really living their life?
Culture
An informative/reflective piece on the moral and/or creative benefits of drugs, particularly psychedelics.
How first years at ANU in 2020 are coming up with new ways to rebel, experiment and have that college life during COVID-19? Reflections on how they’ve dealt with the restrictions – are they engaging in more low-key partying, making friends over drunk conversations in bars rather than in the Moose bathrooms?
Reflective piece/creative pastiche of wild times at College/on exchange/being young in general.
Ode to upstairs Moose/Wolf – reflection on the firsts, friendships, dramas, iconic nights at these establishments.
Info guide of best underground partying/Bush Doofs around Canberra.
Creative
Take the reader on a journey through your wildest night at uni. Maybe you passed out in Moose’s bathrooms. Maybe you were in your room wishing you were.
Create a magical realism story where witches and zombies move into your nice suburban neighbourhood. Who are the most depraved? The undead or your neighbours?
Write a dystopian story about the crumbling of society’s values, and where that leaves individuals.
Write about a wild party with raunchy guests and describe what they get up to.
Serenade your favourite nightclub with a song or poem. “Oh Moose, you made me loose…..”
Sound like your kind of party? Here’s how to get involved:
Join our Facebook group Woroni Contributors.
Email all drafts and pitches to woronicontent@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram
Keep an eye on the website for sourcing and hiring posts.
All non-fiction — 1000 words or less
All long-form fiction – 1500 words or less
Send us your drafts or pitches by September 25th – the Friday of Week 7.
Let the depravity begin.
Please note submissions for this print edition have now closed. If you’d still like to contribute under this theme, Woroni is always accepting submissions at woronicontent@gmail.com for online publication.
Woroni is currently sourcing for our Week 5 issue! The theme is Making Room for minority and ethnocultural voices at ANU and beyond. Send us your drafts or pitches by August 10th.
All non-fiction — 1000 words or less
All long-form fiction – 1500 words or less
We strongly encourage submissions from ethnocultural voices. It is important that our publication reflects the diversity of the ANU community so that we can better tell stories about everyone at the ANU.
See below for some prompts to get the gears grinding:
Multilingual –
What’s it like being surrounded by a foreign language? What is it like not hearing or seeing your own language / culture in the place you live? How do you feel when you hear or see your own language?
Write a piece about your personal slang. What slang words does your language have that are different? How is slang different between languages?
Are there aspects of your native language you find restrictive? What would you change about it if you could?
Write a poem in your native language and translate it into English. How does it compare?
Comment –
What are ethnocultural experiences in education like? The idea is to reflect on your own experiences (or those you’ve heard) studying and taking courses at ANU and thinking about how non-white narratives/content is treated.
If you study literature, are there are a lot of options to study indigenous literature?
If you study history/politics, how are colonial narratives presented to you? Do you think they’re fair? Do you feel like you are given a lot of exposure to non-white/ethnocultural narratives in your education?
How effective do you think the recent Black Lives Matter protests have been?
Good spaces/communities at ANU for ethnocultural people- this doesn’t have to be a space that is specifically meant for ethnocultural people (though that works great too!) but is just any space where you, as POC, have felt comfortable, and seen and welcomed. This could be anything from a residential hall to a club/society or maybe even a study group.
The same idea as above but for spaces that have NOT been welcoming or that have been openly hostile.
The difference between people of colour who grow up in Australia vs POC that grow up in the ‘homeland’ – These experiences can be very different and it would be interesting for someone who fits either category to give their opinions about this. This could be just talking about personal experience, or talking about how you wish there was more understanding between the two communities, or anything else within this topic!
What representation of ethnocultural people do we see in Australia in politics? Legislation? What consequences does this have?
How does ANU make room for ethnocultural voices? What more could be done?
Culture –
What are the issues facing ethnocultural representation in media? How can we fix it? What would you like to see?
Review a particular movie / TV show / book that has ethnocultural representation. What made this movie / show / book important to you?
What’s something you miss from your home that you don’t get any more? What part of your personal culture do you wish you could see more often?
A review or compilation of Canberra’s Indigenous Art Galleries. How can we better give the artwork of First Nations Australians the cultural significance it deserves? This could also be a piece on the history of Indigenous artwork in our ‘high art’ galleries and institutions.
What do you recommend for when conversations like this all get too much? How to practice a genuinely restorative self-care? Have you engaged with Rachel Cargle’s work?
Creative –
Create a location-based piece that centres around different characters in a room. How do they react with the space they occupy based on their identity and life experiences?
Write a memoir-style/creative nonfiction piece about your experiences ‘making room’ for diverse voices at ANU.
Write a piece exploring the journey of an older family member as they step aside to let a younger family member form their own identity and values.
Write a piece exploring the struggles of someone whose voice is diminished by society.
Play with different forms of narratology – create a piece that is polyphonic in order to explore how different voices create space differently in our world.
Sound like your kind of party? Here’s how to get involved:
Join our Facebook group Woroni Contributors.
Email all drafts and pitches to woronicontent@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram
Keep an eye on the website for sourcing and hiring posts.
Woroni TV is hiring! We are looking for some fun, creative and passionate sub-editors and senior sub-editors to join the team!
See below for some information about the various positions.
Contact claire@woroni.com.au for more details
Executive Producer
The Executive Producer will work closely with the TV Editor in daily TV team management, and act as another authoritative resource for content production, both from an assistance and troubleshooting position. They will be responsible for tasks including but not limited to:
Organising team meetings;
Minuting meetings and writing up action plans after each meeting;
Aspects of internal professional development;
Coordinating our external services for the student body and actively looking for opportunities for video production; and
Troubleshooting and assisting in video production for smaller teams.
The Executive Producer will also be part of a production team consisting of the Events Manager, Technical Manager and themselves.
The role is expected to require approx. 10-15 hours of work per week, including compulsory weekly team meetings that you must be available for. This is a volunteer position, with the possibility of honoraria.
TV Producer
TV Producers will work closely with their assigned video editors and camera operators in small teams, and be primarily responsible for the creative and organisational oversight of production. They will report directly to the TV Editor and TV Executive Producer. They will be responsible for tasks including but not limited to:
Oversight of all aspects of video production for their respective teams (pre-production, production and post-production. Mostly scheduling, organisation, and creative oversight and leadership);
Managing a small team consisting of an assigned camera operator and editor; and
Ensuring the final deliverable is of sufficient quality and accessibility.
Additionally, it will be expected that Producers will have a basic-intermediate knowledge of all other aspects of video content production – this includes basic skills in camera operation and production. This is particularly important for Producers, given their more managerial role in the process of content production.
The role is expected to require approx. 8-10 hours of work per week, including compulsory weekly team meetings that you must be available for. This is a volunteer position, with the possibility of honoraria.
Camera Operator
TV Camera Operators will work closely with producers and video editors in small teams, reporting directly to their assigned producer, as well as the TV Executive Producer and TV Editor. They will be responsible for tasks including but not limited to:
Pitching and providing input on video ideas and assisting producers with light storyboarding;
Operating audio and camera equipment to film relevant footage for video content;
Livestreaming events; and
Providing input and advice to video editors on footage for the finished product.
The role is expected to require approx. 8-10 hours of work per week, including compulsory weekly team meetings that you must be available for. This is a volunteer position, with the possibility of honoraria.
Video Editor
TV Video Editors will work closely with producers and camera operators in small teams, reporting directly to their assigned producer, as well as the TV Executive Producer and TV Editor. They will be responsible for tasks including but not limited to:
Pitching and providing input on video ideas and providing post-production insight during pre-production;
Cutting together footage for their respective productions, including externally sourcing stock-footage and/or royalty-free music when required; and
Basic colour corrections, audio corrections and graphics within editing.
The role is expected to require approx. 8-10 hours of work per week, including compulsory weekly team meetings that you must be available for. This is a volunteer position, with the possibility of honoraria.