Script Editor (EastEnders)

BBC Studios Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC Studios is seeking a Script Editor for the iconic soap 'EastEnders'. This role involves overseeing script development, managing writer relationships, and ensuring editorial standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in script editing, strong communication skills, and a passion for drama production.

Benefits

Parental leave for new parents

26 days holiday plus additional days

Defined pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Access to career progression courses

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of Script Editing on a TV drama series, ideally in Soap.
• Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and persuading skills.
• Understanding of copyright law and Writers Guild agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advising on all script-related matters and managing relationships between writers and production staff.
• Generating creative solutions and long-term story ideas.
• Monitoring filming of episodes and discussing any dialogue or story concerns.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Creativity

Education

Experience in Script Editing

Job description

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BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.

We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III.

The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.

From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.

BBC Studios Drama Productions is renowned for bringing audiences together week after week. We are the creative powerhouse behind award-winning Drama such as EastEnders, Silent Witness, Father Brown and Sister Boniface Mysteries to Casualty, River City, Pobol y Cwm and Anfamol. In addition to our iconic brands, we have an ambitious growth strategy with a slate of fresh and exciting new shows in development.

EastEnders currently ranks as one of the most watched TV dramas in the UK tackling many controversial and taboo issues previously unseen on television in the UK.

THE ROLE

Are you experienced in Script Editing in drama, either as a Script Editor, Assistant Script Editor or even Trainee Script Editor? Are you looking for the next big step to channel your proven editorial flair and creative expertise in the multi-award winning soap, EastEnders?

Eastenders are looking for their next Script Editor who will play an integral role delivering the stories of the character in Albert Square that millions of viewers tune into every week. Reporting to the Script Producer, you will work within the team responsible for overseeing episodes from idea, delivery and through to shoot. Duties will include:

• Advising on all script-related matters as well as being responsible for managing the relationships between writers and the production staff
• Balancing competing demands; required to represent the interests of the writer to the production team and ensure that the author consents to major script changes whilst conveying the writers' interests and point of view in his/her absence
• Ensure the writer has access to the editorial brief and access to any technical or consultant expertise that they require
• Generate creative solutions as well as long term story ideas, whilst carrying out all the necessary checks and ensure that all scripts are editorially correct, raising and resolving any Editorial Policy concerns, doubts or conflicting views with the Script Producer
• During preparation of the script, you will carry out all negative (e.g brand names) and legal checks ensuring that all reasonable action is taken to avoid copyright infringement, libel and defamation issues
• Monito filming of episodes and be on-hand to discuss any dialogue or story concerns as and when they arise
• Attend the monthly Commissioning meetings offering and suggesting critical and creative suggestions about your week’s episodes

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

• Demonstrable experience of Script Editing on a TV drama series, ideally in Soap
• Significant experience in generating creative ideas and treatments and example of you working with new and experienced writers under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and persuading skills and able to showcase your ability to work within a team and on your own initiative
• Thorough knowledge of script sources and the availability and potential of emerging talent
• Enthusiasm and interest in BBC Drama Production, especially EastEnders
• Understanding of the copyright law, Writers Guild agreements, contracts and the legal implications for production processes
• Awareness of the financial consequences of editorial decisions

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here.

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody. More information on our D&I plan can be found here.

BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Job Reference: 20551

Contract: 6 Month FTC /Attachment

Band: C

Location: BBC Elstree, Borehamwood

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?

· We offer a competitive salary package
· Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid
· 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
· A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
· A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation

NEXT STEPS

We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENT

As a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview." If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on [e-mail]

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Information at a Glance

This is your BBC

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Find out more about BBC Studios

Life at BBC Studios

• A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days.
• Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions).
• Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit.
• BBC Studios is a world leader in operating sustainably both on and off screen. Find out more about BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets here .
• Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.

Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

Candidate pack

You belong

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

Diversity, inclusion & belonging strategy

Disability confident

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss: [e-mail]

BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.

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