Assistant Script Editor

ITV

Assistant Script Editor working with writers and production team on high-end drama series. Supporting editorial processes and managing script revisions for Moonage Pictures.

Posted 6/18/2026contractLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working closely with the Script Editor, writers and wider production team, you'll play a vital role in supporting the editorial process throughout production.
You'll help manage script revisions, maintain continuity, distribute amended script pages and ensure that editorial information flows effectively between writers, production and post-production teams.
Tracking script drafts, revisions and production amendments throughout filming.
Preparing, proofreading and distributing amended script pages.
Managing script version control and maintaining accurate amendment records.
Attending editorial and production meetings, taking clear notes and action points.
Monitoring continuity across scripts, episodes and shooting schedules.
Supporting script proofing, formatting and production draft preparation.
Assisting with editorial checks, compliance reviews and script-related research.
Maintaining character biographies, story summaries, synopses and editorial trackers.
Communicating script updates clearly across departments.
Supporting production teams with script-related queries during filming.
Assisting with post-production documentation and delivery materials.
Building strong working relationships with writers, production teams and creative stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in scripted television as an Assistant Script Editor or Script Editor, with at least one professional credit.
Experience providing administrative, editorial or production support in a professional environment.
Strong written communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
Experience producing accurate documentation such as meeting notes, script reports or research summaries.
The ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
Working knowledge of using final draft. Experience using production management systems.
A good understanding of script development, script editing or scripted production processes.
A genuine passion for high-end television drama and scripted storytelling.
Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail.
The ability to manage multiple script revisions while maintaining accuracy.
Strong editorial judgement and an understanding of dramatic storytelling.
Confidence working with writers, production teams and creative stakeholders.
Flexibility and resilience when responding to changing priorities and last-minute amendments.
Professionalism, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.
Knowledge of television drama production and script editing workflows.

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

script editingscript proofingversion controldocumentation preparationcompliance reviewsscript formattingscript developmentproduction supportattention to detailorganisational skills

Soft Skills

written communicationstrong interpersonal skillsflexibilityresilienceprofessionalismdiscretionorganisational skillseditorial judgementability to prioritiseability to manage multiple tasks