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ITV

Continuing Drama Writer

ITV

Developing drama storylines for ITV Academy's Continuing Drama Writers Initiative. A 3-month paid opportunity immersing new writers in iconic UK series.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work alongside storyliners, writers and script editors.
  • Observe and contribute to story conferences.
  • Support the development of multi-episode storylines.
  • Gain insight into the editorial and production process behind long-running drama.
  • Share ideas and perspectives that reflect contemporary Britain.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least one paid experience writing for film, television, audio drama, theatre or online content (for example: theatrical drama or audio drama).
  • A strong interest in continuing drama storytelling.
  • Strong written communication and attention to detail.
  • The ability to work to deadlines and respond to editorial feedback.
  • An interest in creating stories that reflect the experiences and communities of modern Britain.
  • Able to demonstrate a diverse voice and alternative view of modern Britain for a range of characters in continuing drama.
  • Knowledge of continuing drama storytelling, particularly Coronation Street and/or Emmerdale.
  • Understanding of long-running story arcs and character development.
  • The ability to write distinct character voices.
  • Strong organisational and collaboration skills.
  • Experience working as part of a creative team.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
  • Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Competitive pension contribution
  • Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
  • Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

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Hard Skills & Tools
writing for filmwriting for televisionwriting for audio dramawriting for theatrewriting for online contentstorytellingcharacter developmentwriting distinct character voicesdeveloping multi-episode storylinesresponding to editorial feedback
Soft Skills
strong written communicationattention to detailability to work to deadlinesstrong organisational skillscollaboration skillsability to share ideasability to demonstrate a diverse voiceability to reflect contemporary Britainability to contribute to creative teamsability to respond to feedback