Storyliner (River City)
Editorial, Production & Programming
Fixed Term - Full Time
Dumbarton, GB, G82 2AP
Job Closing Date: 16/03/2025
THE ROLE
Job Reference: 22232
Band: B
Contract length: 6 Months Fixed Term Contract / Attachment
Salary: £24,300 - £35,600 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
Location: Office Base is Dumbarton – although hybrid working would be available, the successful candidate would be expected to work out of the office at least 3 days per week.
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS
BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe. We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows. BBC Studios Drama Productions sits at the heart of the UK as our slate of award-winning soaps and dramas continue to bring audiences together week after week.
THE ROLE
The editorial team are at the heart of the drama offscreen and work passionately in a dynamic environment to help bring River City’s sensational scripts to life. Reporting to the Story Producer, the focus of the role is to help deliver high quality, high profile and cost-effective drama through planning and commissioning the documents to strict deadlines.
Under the guidance of the Story Producer and working alongside the Story Team, the Storyliner generates and writes imaginative and captivating story ideas, collectively developing new story and character proposals, ensuring that the material is factually accurate.
The story team require an understanding of the importance of diversity in our on-screen content, ensuring diverse groups are portrayed accurately and appropriately, and in line with BBC Editorial Guidelines.
Important Notice – Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online assessment day on Friday the 4th of April 2025.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following criteria:
1. Extensive Storylining, Story Editor, Script Editing or Writing experience within drama television or theatre.
2. Strong skills in Microsoft Office including, Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
3. An ability to write clear, concise and unambiguous prose in keeping with the River City in-house style.
4. A proven ability of being able to write to a high-quality standard, and an excellent eye for detail and continuity.
5. An enthusiasm, demonstrable interest and understanding of drama, especially River City.
6. A thorough and demonstrable understanding of character, story and structure.
7. An awareness of the financial impact of different storylines.
8. Proven ability to persuade, influence and resolve differences in professional opinions.
LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS
We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS
1. We offer a competitive salary package.
2. 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days.
3. Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid.
4. A defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%.
5. Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation.
NEXT STEPS
To be considered for this role you will need to be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of your employment.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance.
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