With over 350 hours of in-house output a year, BBC Scripted Production makes some of the most original, diverse and highly acclaimed television. These range from continuing drama such as River City, EastEnders, Holby City, Casualty, Pobol y Cwm and Doctors and Daytime Series & Serials such as Father Brown and Shakespeare & Hathaway

Role Responsibility
You'll report to Sarah Beeson, Script Producer

You'll be expected to

The successful candidate ensures that commissioned scripts are of the required standard whilst conforming to the editorial brief and are available for use at the appropriate time.

The requirement to advise on all script related matters associated with the production and to manage the relationship between the writer and the production whilst generating creative and story ideas of the highest standard consistent with Casualty.

Your duties will include

Throughout the production, to represent the interests of the writer to the production team. To ensure that the author consents to major script changes and to convey the writer's point of view in his/her absence
To preserve the quality of the working relationship between the Production team/Director and writer
To ensure that writers are sufficiently aware of the financial implications of editorial decisions
To be responsible for providing writers with sufficient information to enable the editorial brief to be met in respect of style, content, form and any other special considerations
To ensure the consistent treatment of established characters and continuity within the story line and episodes
Where necessary to restructure and generate new storylines within your scripts
To generate creative ideas and long term story ideas
To turn drafts around quickly and creatively and to ensure all deadlines are met
Where appropriate, to refer to the Script Producer to resolve doubts or competing views that may arise in relation to the script at any time
To co-ordinate and communicate all script changes to those concerned
To manage communication with medical advisors and co-ordinate all medical, technical and editorial notes effectively
To seek new material and take steps to identify and encourage new writing talent. To maintain an up-to-date awareness of emerging talent
To ensure that scripts are prepared in the appropriate format
To be aware of the full extent of the financial and purchasing authority of the post, and to ensure that this authority is exercised in accordance with BBC financial arrangements
To ensure that writers are sufficiently aware of editorial values and standards, and that scripts are developed in a manner consistent with the BBC's editorial policy guidelines
The Ideal Candidate
The following criteria points are a requirement for the successful candidate -

Demonstrable experience of Drama Script Editing, ideally on a Continuing Drama
An understanding of editorial intentions and the ability to generate creative solutions
An interest in and awareness of established and emerging writing talent
Evidence of managing difficult situations with tact and sensitivity
Knowledge and understanding of Copyright Law, Writers Guild agreements, contracts and the legal implications for production processes
An enthusiasm and interest in BBC Drama Production, especially Casualty
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Package Description
For this role / Ar gyfer y swydd yma:

Welsh language skills are not necessary / Nid yw sgiliau yn yr iaith Gymraeg yn angenrheidiol

Length of contract: 1 x 12 Months FTC / Attachment & 1 x 6 Month FTC / Attachment

Band: C

Location: Roath Lock Studios, Cardiff Bay

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. / Mae modd cyflwyno ceisiadau yn Gymraeg, ac ni fydd cais a gyflwynir yn Gymraeg yn cael ei drin yn llai ffafriol na chais a gyflwynir yn Saesneg.

Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.

The situation regarding the coronavirus outbreak is developing quickly and the BBC is keen to continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people across the BBC, while continuing to protect our services. To reduce the risk access to BBC buildings is limited to those essential to our broadcast output. From Wednesday 18th March until further notice all assessments and interviews will be conducted remotely. For more information go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/