Script Editor needed at Daily Trust

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1 year ago

Job title : Script Editor jobs in Abuja

Job Location : Abuja

Deadline : April 22, 2023

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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

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