Assistant Script Editor, Coronation Street - 12 Months FTC Manchester, England
Job description
Assistant Script Editor
Coronation Street
12 Months FTC
Manchester, UK
Hiring range: £29,410- £32,966
For more information please email [email protected]
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
Your impact sends ripples.
How would you like to work on the world’s longest-running continuing drama?
Coronation Street is looking for an experienced Assistant Script Editor to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract.
The role
You will need to have a keen passion for Corrie, a flair for continuity and an enjoyment of working collaboratively with the editorial department. In this role you will assist and work with writers, existing script editors and production to ensure that all scripts meet the highest standard both editorially and in production terms.
Some responsibilities include:
- Read all storylines and scripts throughout editorial stages.
- Attend Story Conferences and script meetings.
- Work closely with the current team of script editors and series producers to ensure day-to-day continuity in editorial issues.
- Provide cover and assistance for script editors when required. This will include holiday cover, story tracks, emergency amendments and proof reading etc.
- When covering other script editors, represent the interests of the writer to the production team. Provide writers with sufficient information to enable the editorial brief to be met.
- In continuity reads, read all scripts to ensure the consistent treatment of established characters and continuity within the episodes.
- In line with the Producers, manage the trial script database.
- Manage the first draft cast roster ensuring the correct information is provided to the cast and finance department.
- Maintain the numerous databases for the script department
- Generate creative ideas, whilst displaying an awareness of production requirements and budgets.
- Quickly Establish the intentions of the Producer and convey these to the writers in a tactful manner.
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
- Previous experience within the script department of a TV drama, either as an Assistant or Researcher- at least 2 credits.
- Knowledge of Coronation Street storyline, plots and characters and a passion for Coronation Street
- A strong team player with the ability to develop good working relationships with all departments
- Good understanding of production processes evidenced by experience both in studio and/or set and on location.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet the deadlines of a rolling production.
- Experience of spotting and engaging with new writing talent.
- Experience using google suite to work with databases- creating spreadsheets as well as amending.
- Using your own initiative to prioritise competing tasks, with the ability to work independently when required.
- You may have to work long and unsociable hours. You may be required to cover Script editor at short notice.
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
- Technical knowledge of the script editing processes
- Effectively communicate in a professional and diplomatic manner
- Think creatively and logically
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills and proactivity
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at [email protected].
- There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including
- Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
- Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Competitive pension contribution
- Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
- Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
More about our benefits
Closing date: Monday 8th May 2023
