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PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
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 from Strictly Come Dancing to Eastenders and Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III.
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS DRAMA
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.
At BBC Studios Drama Productions, we're passionate about developing and nurturing a creative and diverse workforce.
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.
The Storyliner generates and writes imaginative and captivating story ideas, collectively developing new story and character proposals, ensuring that the material is factually accurate and consistent with the high standard drama of River City.
Important Notice: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online assessment day on Friday the 4th of April 2025 which will be made up of a group story related task and an individual interview.
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 care about how we do things. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities.
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS
* We offer a competitive salary package
* 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
* Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid
* A defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%; and life assurance (at 4 times annual salary)
* 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 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.
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