Assistant Script Editor

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Script Editor, writers and wider production team, you ll play a vital role in supporting the editorial process throughout production.
• You ll help manage script revisions, maintain continuity, distribute amended script pages and ensure that editorial information flows effectively between writers, production and post-production teams.
• Tracking script drafts, revisions and production amendments throughout filming.
• Preparing, proofreading and distributing amended script pages.
• Managing script version control and maintaining accurate amendment records.
• Attending editorial and production meetings, taking clear notes and action points.
• Monitoring continuity across scripts, episodes and shooting schedules.
• Supporting script proofing, formatting and production draft preparation.
• Assisting with editorial checks, compliance reviews and script-related research.
• Maintaining character biographies, story summaries, synopses and editorial trackers.
• Communicating script updates clearly across departments.
• Supporting production teams with script-related queries during filming.
• Assisting with post-production documentation and delivery materials.
• Building strong working relationships with writers, production teams and creative stakeholders.

• Experience working in scripted television as an Assistant Script Editor or Script Editor, with at least one professional credit.
• Experience providing administrative, editorial or production support in a professional environment.
• Strong written communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience producing accurate documentation such as meeting notes, script reports or research summaries.
• The ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Working knowledge of using Final Draft. Experience using production management systems.
• A good understanding of script development, script editing or scripted production processes.
• A genuine passion for high-end television drama and scripted storytelling.
• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple script revisions while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong editorial judgement and an understanding of dramatic storytelling.
• Confidence working with writers, production teams and creative stakeholders.
• Flexibility and resilience when responding to changing priorities and last-minute amendments.
• Professionalism, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Knowledge of television drama production and script editing workflows.