Script Coordinator
Description
THIS ROLE IS BASED IN TORONTO and also that we can only consider those who are eligible to work in Canada at this time.
JOB TITLE: Script Coordinator
REPORTING TO: Production Manager
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE: Brown Bag Films are looking to recruit the position of Script Coordinator; the role will be based in Toronto, Canada.
Key Areas of responsibilities:
- Assisting the Story Editor, writing team and production team of a 52 x 11 min animated series;
- Collating and organisation of creative notes and distribution to writers
- Work with Show Runner and Story Editor on smooth operation of scripting process
- Distribution of creative notes to writers and follow up
- Maintain writing schedule in line with production needs
- Maintaining script tracking documents;
- Script distribution: to client, production team, consultants, script clearance house, S&P (per Show Runner instructions)
- Script breakdown; maintaining character and line count documents;
- Preparing materials for the voice records, setting up character sides, distribution of music and lyric sheets;
- Communicate to Production Manager episode specific casting needs
- Attend and take notes at brainstorm meetings
- Additional duties as deemed necessary by Show Runner, Producer, Production Manager or Story Editor.
Person Specification/Requirements:
- Previous experience as a script coordinator or writers’ assistant a distinct advantage.
- Experience in maintaining tracking documents (Google sheets and Excel)
- Good understanding of schedules and deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Organised and detail orientated
- Comfortable in working to tight deadlines
- Microsoft Office (required); Final Draft (required);
- Previous TV industry experience a must
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