Script Coordinator

Job Description

Freelance Script Coordinator

Sesame Workshop is seeking a Freelance Script Coordinator for Foley + Friends Podcast. The Script Coordinator will report to the Coordinating Producer and will work closely with the Executive Editor and Producer regarding script revisions/writing schedule. The Script Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day workflow for writing staff.

Please Note: This is a freelance position for 3 months to start and potentially renewed for another 6 months.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Support Executive Editor in making script revisions
• Maintain writing schedule with Producer
• Communicate and support writers with script due dates
• Schedule all script meetings
• Furnish and enforce script labeling protocol with the writing staff
• Label, catalog, and track all script submissions
• Proofread and distribute all script drafts for notes and meetings
• Take script notes during writing meetings and distribute notes to the team afterward, and follow-up to ensure that all notes were adhered and solved
• Generate scripts for recording sessions (record drafts), conform scripts to edited dialogue
• Distribute and update weekly script status report
• Maintain working document showing the script overview showing writer, loglines, key characters, songs, series arc, etc
• Work with writing team and Producers as needed

Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years of previous production experience
• Software requirements: Proficiency in Final Draft, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Strong writing skills and a good understanding of children's media landscape
• General knowledge of podcast production process and terminology
• Knowledge of television script format
• Ability to organize and schedule work effectively
• Ability to meet and manage deadlines

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d93394-18-218-184-214-42 in your application.