Script Coordinator

Job Description

REPORTS TO: LINE PRODUCER

Summary:

Assist the writers in their daily production functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Attend writer's meetings and prepare follow-up notes.
• Transcribe notes into the correct format for submission to network.
• Proofread, revise and re-work premises, outlines and scripts.
• Distribute premise, outlines and script drafts and revisions internally and to network.
• Attend network story meetings; prepare and distribute follow-up notes for writers and EIC.
• Attend Storyboard pitch meetings; prepare and distribute follow-up notes.
• Proofread storyboards for dialogue and other changes.
• Maintain and update comprehensive database and files of premises, outlines and scripts, including all drafts and submissions.
• Maintain and coordinate writing schedule, including updating and distribution of weekly script status reports.
• Attend weekly production meetings and provide updates at meeting.
• Prepare, track and catalogue premise, outline and script submissions to network; track and catalogue network notes.
• Follow up with network to receive notes on schedule.
• Prepare ''recording'' and ''as recorded'' scripts.
• Provide to appropriate production staff the cast list with line counts with every draft of the script.
• Track and coordinate pickup lines.
• Alert PM/LP of any writing issues.
• Observe and report regularly to PM/LP on all production-related aspects of notes meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Display proficiency in Final Draft, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Type a minimum of 45wpm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced production environment.
• Good time management skills; good multi-tasker.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA/BS preferred, or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv7j4w-18-223-32-230-42 in your application.