Script Editor at Daily Trust

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be responsible for providing reporters and producers with sufficient information to enable the editorial brief to be met in respect of style, content, form and any other special considerations.
• Where appropriate and when instructed, to undertake any necessary re-writing.
• Where necessary to restructure and generate new storylines within the scripts.
• To generate creative ideas and long-term story ideas.
• To turn drafts around quickly and creatively and to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Where appropriate, to refer to the senior editors to resolve doubts or competing views that may arise in relation to the script at any time.
• To co-ordinate and communicate all script changes to those concerned.
• To seek new material and take steps to identify and encourage new writing talent.
• To maintain an up-to-date awareness of emerging talent.
• To ensure that scripts are prepared in the appropriate format.
• Ensuring commissioned scripts are delivered to a standard and conform to the editorial brief.
• Providing advice on all script related matters associated with the production.
• Act as a key point of contact the between the writer and the production team, and manage and build the relationship.
• Coordinating script changes, and generate creative story ideas and suggestions.

QUALIFICATION

• HND or Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related field.
• At least 3 Years working experience in similar role
• An understanding of copyright law, and the legal implications of the production process.
• Strong Editorial Judgement
• Experience of newsroom production systems and desktop editing
• Evidence of a broad range of journalist interests including social affairs, international politics, public policy, world business and economic affairs, sciences and the Arts.
• Excellent communication skills to receive, interpret and convey information accurately and concisely