Script Secretary (EastEnders)

JOB BAND: A
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 Month Fixed-term Contract, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: EastEnders
LOCATION: Elstree, Borehamwood

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Script Secretary ensures the smooth and efficient running of EastEnders’ script processes by providing vital administrative support to the Script Supervisors and production team. This role is responsible for preparing and distributing accurate scripts, managing amendments, maintaining comprehensive filing systems, and assisting with post-production paperwork.

Acting as a key point of coordination, the Script Secretary helps uphold continuity and accuracy across episodes, enabling the creative team to deliver the much-loved drama of Albert Square to millions of audiences every week.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

As a Script Secretary, you will be part of one of the UK’s most iconic drama productions, acting as crucial support for EastEnders’ creative process. This role is ideal for someone who wishes to become a Script Supervisor in their TV career.

This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, supportive environment and contribute to stories that captivate millions every week.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Support our EastEnders Script Supervisors by assisting with administrative and organizational tasks, ensuring scripts and related materials are accurate and up to date.
• Compile and distribute script amendments, camera scripts, and camera cards, often working to tight deadlines.
• Maintain comprehensive filing systems and update key documents for quick and accurate information retrieval.
• Manage the production office, liaising with facilities and tech teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Passion for Television Drama with a demonstrable interest in EastEnders and its production.
• Demonstrable experience in a demanding administrative role, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Understanding of the Script Supervisor role and interest in pursuing a career in this area.
• Proficiency with IT software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, and ideally typing speed of 50 wpm.
• Evidence of a strong attention to detail, able to spot errors and maintain accurate filing systems.
• Demonstrable strong communication skills for liaising with multiple stakeholders across production teams and evidence of your experience in this.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

• Knowledge of script processes or experience using industry systems like Scriptwriter.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment, ideally within broadcast television.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact and professionalism.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We will be running an in-person assessment for this role on the 14th January 2025 at the EastEnders base in Elstree. You will need to be available to attend in person to be considered for this role.

Disclaimer

This 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.

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.

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.