Script Editor Talent Pool (Casualty)

Script Editor Talent Pool (Casualty)

Location: Cardiff, GB, CF10 4GA

Job Closing Date: 13/04/2025

THE ROLE

Contract: Talent Pool

Band: C

Location: 3 days minimum in the office - BBC Roath Lock Studios, Cardiff

About BBC Studios

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.

We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Eastenders, Casualty, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III.

The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.

From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.

About Drama Productions

BBC Studios Drama Productions sits at the heart of the UK as our slate of award-winning soaps and dramas continue to bring audiences together week after week.

At BBC Studios Drama Productions, we’re passionate about developing and nurturing a creative and diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on providing some of the most supportive, hands-on editorial and production training opportunities across the whole of the UK.

The Role

Are you an experienced Script Editor looking to elevate your editorial and leadership skills?

Casualty Script Editors advise on all script-related matters while working across multiple episodes simultaneously - often up to 4 at a time. They are the custodians of script and wrangle complex storylines with writers whilst fielding notes from a range of stakeholders.

You will dissect scripts and stories to identify issues and work with writers to find creative solutions. You will suggest long-term story ideas and carry out checks to ensure scripts are accurate and legally compliant.

A confident communicator, you will independently manage and maintain relationships with writers who may have significant knowledge of the show. You will provide constructive feedback and take a proactive approach to resolving disagreements where necessary.

Importantly, you will be a fan of the show and have a good knowledge of current and past storylines. We are looking for someone who has strong editorial instincts about our scripts and storylines, as well as an understanding of the potential challenges of the role.

Main Responsibilities

1. Advise on all script-related matters as well as being responsible for managing the relationships between writers and the production staff.
2. Balance competing demands; required to represent the interests of the writer to the production team and ensure that the author consents to major script changes whilst conveying the writers' interests and point of view in their absence.
3. Ensure the writer has access to the editorial brief and any technical or consultant expertise that they require.
4. Generate creative solutions as well as long-term story ideas, whilst carrying out all the necessary checks and ensure that all scripts are editorially correct.
5. Raise and resolve Editorial Policy concerns, doubts or conflicting views with the Script Producer.
6. Carry out negative (e.g., brand names) and legal checks ensuring that all reasonable action is taken to avoid copyright infringement, libel and defamation issues.

What does it take?

1. Experience of working as a Script Editor, or equivalent editorial position, on a TV drama or continuing drama.
2. Significant experience of generating creative ideas, solutions and treatments, and working with new and experienced writers under pressure and to tight deadlines.
3. Proven ability to utilise strong communication, negotiation, influencing and skills – written and verbal, online and in person - to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
4. Understanding of copyright law, Writers Guild agreements, contracts and the legal implications for production processes.
5. Awareness of the financial consequences of editorial decisions.
6. Thorough knowledge of script sources and the availability and potential of emerging talent.
7. Enthusiasm, demonstrable interest and understanding of continuing drama, especially Casualty.

Script Team Talent Pools

The Casualty script team is essential to the show's success. Awarded the best British soap by BAFTA this year, we have increasingly high standards and want to work with exciting, innovative script talent who are as passionate about the show as we are.

If you are successfully selected to be in the talent pool it doesn't mean you will definitely end up working with us unfortunately. Being in the pool means you will be considered when opportunities come up.

If you are invited to work on Casualty you will need to be based in Cardiff for the duration of the contract, or live within a commutable distance. Unfortunately, we don't provide financial assistance for this or cover expenses.

Life at BBC Studios

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours.

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.

BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets.

We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and we strongly encourage applications from disabled people. If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and declare that you are disabled, we will ensure to advance you to the next stage (minimum criteria above).

To be considered for this role you will need to be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of your employment.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.