Script Coordinator (Casualty) Script Coordinator (Casualty)

Reporting to the Script Producer, the successful candidate will be pro-active in using their attention to detail and accuracy to ensure that all draft and amends, final scripts, front pages, synopses and billings, are accurately typed and distributed to the correct members of production and cast in a timely manner, whilst also providing secretarial support to the Script Producer and Script Editors and general support to the Casualty Script department. This role is at the heart of the team and the first point of contact for our writers and cast, ensuring that all correspondence and phone calls are handled promptly and with care, taking accurate messages whilst handling the general programme correspondence. The role requires excellent organisational skills in order to maintain a comprehensive filing system, the shows bible and our writers contact details. As well as arrange all meetings, to include editorial and catch-ups, story conference, and planning and commissioning. Within your arranging, you will need to collate and arrange all travel and accommodation required for the team and our external stakeholders.

Do you have a deep passion about Drama? Do you feel in your element when reading scripts and have real appreciation for an organised team? Then this could be the role for you!,

• Experience in a secretarial, administrative or runner support role in TV, Film, Theatre or Radio
• Experience of organising and attending meetings to include travel, hospitality, minute taking and diary management
• Experience of establishing and maintaining office and administration systems, with an understanding of Office and Information Technology, including Windows 10/11 and Final Draft
• A full understanding of GDPR and the handling of highly confidential and commercially sensitive information with tact and sensitivity
• Excellent typing skills, with a sound command of English with the ability to format the layout of paperwork appropriately with good attention to detail
Desirable Criteria;
• Knowledge and passion for Continuing Drama, especially Casualty
• A passion for scripts and editorial
  
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• 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