Lime Pictures is the home of the UK's most talked about television. From cutting edge formats to multi award winning long running drama, we are at the forefront of today's popular culture. We now have a brilliant opportunity for a Storyliner to work on our ground breaking drama, Hollyoaks.
This is an exciting chance to work with some incredibly talented and creative minds to produce storylines that grab and hold the attention of our audience. This role requires someone with a very varied skill base, you must be imaginative and passionate as well as being highly organised and confident communicating at all levels.
You'll already be working in an editorial team on a continuing drama and have experience of story, scripts or research and you will have the following essential skills:
A brilliant instinct for the balance of comedy, high drama and heart-breaking human stories that define the show.
An excellent grasp of script structure and story, both within episodes and longer narrative arcs
The ability to work calmly to tight deadlines and to maintain high standards within the demanding environment of high-volume drama, which requires rock-solid organisational and time management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a high-level of creativity and the confidence to contribute to story talk-throughs in an inspiring and meaningful way.
An interest in keeping abreast of youth culture, and an awareness of current issues to help generate agenda-setting stories.
Excellent written English, with the ability to write an exciting and engaging storyline to the house style.
A good awareness of the production elements of making drama for television
Contract: 12 month fixed term
Location: Liverpool
Applications for this role should be submitted by Friday, 4th January 2019.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an assessment centre which will take place on Tuesday, 22nd January 2019.