Assistant Script Editor (EastEnders)

Job Introduction

Do you have experience as an Assistant Script Editor or Researcher? Do you have a passion for script reading and writing reports? Always wondered what it was like to work on Albert Square? Then this is the role for you!

Launched in 1985, award-winning EastEnders has become one of the most popular programmes in the BBC One schedule. With a mix of strong characters and gritty storylines, the serial has entertained the nation for almost 40 years, with the Editorial Team at the heart of the drama offscreen!

Working to tight deadlines and in a busy environment, you will help the team to bring these popular drama scripts and stories to life, with an opportunity to learn and develop your skills within an experienced Drama Editorial Office.

Main Responsibilities

Main responsibilities of the role include supporting the script department and advising on all continuity related issues, giving clear and concise notes. You will also provide support to the Script Producer and Senior Script Editor as necessary.

Throughout the production your role will be to ensure that all episodes are checked for continuity and to advise Script Editors accordingly, ensuring the consistent treatment of established characters within storylines and episodes.

Are you the right candidate?

Our ideal candidate will have an understanding of drama with practical experience of television production techniques and an informed interest in drama production specifically. An enthusiasm and interest in popular entertainment, especially EastEnders is essential, as is experience of script reading and writing script reports with an ability to demonstrate sound editorial judgement and sensitivity, both verbally and on paper.

We Would Also Require The Following

• Experience of establishing and maintaining office and administration systems
• Experience of handling confidential and/or controversial information with tact and sensitivity
• An understanding of copyright law, Writers Guild agreements, contracts and the legal implications of the production process
  
  

Package Description

Contract: 2 x 12 Month FTC / Attachment (one role will start imminently in July, the other to begin in October)

Band: B

Location: BBC Elstree

Salary: £26,500 - £28,500 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience

• Please note that this is a standard Studios Production contract and potentially can involve up to 55 hours per week **
  
  

Life at BBC Studios

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 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.

Here, we champion an inclusive culture aligned with our Pledge , fostering an environment where you can freely unleash your creativity, in the pursuit of bold content. Collaborating with some of the industry’s brightest talents, you’ll have the chance to leave your imprint on millions of viewers worldwide. What’s more? There’s plenty of opportunities for growing your career with us too, nurturing and developing talent is ingrained in our DNA – we’d love for you to be part of it.

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 and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. 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.

We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and we strongly encourage applications from disabled people . If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and declare that you are disabled, we will ensure to advance you to the next stage (minimum criteria above).

If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk .