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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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