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{{Short description|Member of production teams of scripted programmes}}

A '''script editor''' is a member of the production team of scripted [[television]] programmes, usually dramas and comedies. The script editor has many responsibilities including finding new script writers, developing storyline and series ideas with writers, and ensuring that scripts are suitable for production. The script editor will work closely with the writer at each draft of their script, giving the writer feedback on the quality of their work, suggesting improvements that can be made whilst also ensuring that practical issues like show continuity and correct running time are adhered to. Unlike the writers, script editors will usually be full-time members of the production team, working closely with the [[television producer|producer]].

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A '''script editor''' is a member of the production team of scripted [[television]] programmesand [[radio]] programs, usually dramas and comedies. The script editor has many responsibilities including finding new script writers, developing storyline and series ideas with writers, and ensuring that scripts <ref>{{Cite journal |last=Shumway |first=Kyler |date=2020 |title=Supercharge Your Presence: DIY Videos for Your Therapy Site or YouTube Channel [Presentation] |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/e501862020-001 |access-date=2023-03-06 |website=PsycEXTRA Dataset|doi=10.1037/e501862020-001 |s2cid=242605231 |url-access=subscription }}</ref> are suitable for production. The script editor will work closely with the [[Screenwriter|writer]] at each draft of theirthe script, giving the writer feedback on the quality of theirthe work, suggesting improvements that can be made whilst also ensuring that practical issues like show continuity and correct running time are adhered to. Unlike the writers, script editors will usually be full-time members of the production team, working closely with the [[television producer|producer]], if the script writer is not a producer.<ref>[http://www.skillset.org/film/jobs/script/article_4056_1.asp Script editor description], Skillset. Accessed January 2012</ref>

==See also==

*[[Script doctor]]

*[[Story editor]]

*[[Showrunner]]

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