ITV : Story Editor , Emmerdale (12 month FTC)

Story Producer is needed in United Kingdom.

ITV is looking for Story Editor (Emmerdale). This job has been crawled from the web.

Location : Leeds, UK
Contract : 12 month fixed term contract

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The team
You will be liaising with the Series Producers and Story Producer to ensure creative coherence between story and script departments.

The role

• To prepare, write, compile and edit the storyline documents, working alongside the Story Producer to ensure that storyline documents are completed and delivered to agreed deadlines and to the highest standard.
• To ensure that storylines take full account of all the implications of the Emmerdale production process.
• To attend story conferences and work closely with the Producers and the Story Producer in steering discussions.
• To supervise the preparation of other story-related material such as long-term story documents, character biographies and other strategic documents.
• We’re looking for an experienced Story Editor who will work alongside the Story Producer to produce compelling and dynamic storylines.
• Support the Story Producer in leading story talk throughs with the wider team, ensuring that they meet the Producers brief.
• Responsible for compiling episodes to present to the producer, often working to tight deadlines.
• Responsible for calculating and approving cast holidays and will work closely with the script department to ensure continuity across the programme.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Experience of storylining, ideally on continuing drama.
• Ideally experience as a Story Editor.
• Strong and proven experience of working on a continuing drama and being able to cope with the demands and pressures of such a high-profile show.
• Demonstrable experience of managing and mentoring creative teams and in particular of leading a story team.
• Proven experience of creativity and developing original ideas.
• Knowledge and understanding of production, adhering to the constraints and limitations of production.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to produce clear, concise episodes adhering to the Emmerdale house style.

In what capacity are you hiring?
On behalf of another company

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

Would you like to state a preference for hiring from underrepresented group(s)?
No preference

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me

Is this an independent one off job, or part of a larger project?
Part of a larger ongoing project

For what period of time will the freelancer be needed?
Long term

What freelancer experience level is needed? (per hour)
Mid-level (Industry Average): $35-75, Senior: $75-100