Bbc Careers – Script Editor In Edinburgh

Overview

Position Title: Script Editor

Company: BBC

Location: Edinburgh, UK

Job Description

BBC Children’s Commissioning and Acquisitions requires an experienced script editor to perform script editing duties on independent drama and comedy productions commissioned for the 7+ audience, and to co-ordinate and contribute to development of independent children’s scripted content. This is a brilliant opportunity to play a key role in commissioning for this most important of audiences.

Requirements:

• Form effective working relationships with producers, script editors and writing teams on independent children’s drama and comedy in production and development.
• Be responsible for providing writers/script editors with sufficient information to enable the editorial brief to be met in respect of style, content, form and any other special considerations and give detailed script notes on behalf of the Commissioning team.
• Where necessary to restructure and generate new storylines, working closely with independent script editors and producers, and ensuring the consistent treatment of established characters.
• Ensure any digital creative narrative is considered and delivered alongside the television product.
• Attend story and commissioning meetings as necessary and contribute critical comments and creative suggestions.
• Ensure that drama and comedy output reflects the diverse nature of our audience.
• Maintain an awareness of emerging writing talent across different platforms, seeking new material and taking steps to identify and encourage new writing talent,
• particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Liaising regularly with external script editors and producers, turn drafts around quickly and creatively and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Liaise with the commissioning team and co-ordinate proposals for independent children’s drama and comedy.

Experience

• We are looking for a creative individual who is absolutely passionate that our content reflects our diverse audience.
• You will bring an ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with independent production teams, alongside a high level of TV script editing experience that allows you to analyse dramatic material across a range of genres.