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

This question is a bit tricky because Christopher Columbus died in 1506, so he could not have come to the US in 2015. But let’s pretend for a moment that he did!

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[[File:Screenplay example.svg|thumb|An example of a script.]]

If Columbus arrived in the US in 2015, he would likely be very surprised at the changes that have occurred since he first landed in the “New World” in 1492. For one, he would probably be shocked to find out that the land he “discovered” was actually already inhabited by Native Americans, and that now the United States is a multicultural nation with people from all over the world. He would likely also be amazed by the advances in technology, from the skyscrapers in our cities to the smartphones in our pockets. Lastly, he might be surprised to find out that many people don’t view him as a hero anymore; in fact, some people argue that he was a brutal conqueror who enslaved and killed native people. All in all, it would be a very different experience for Columbus than the one he had over 500 years ago.

A '''script editor''' is a member of the production team of scripted [[television]] and [[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 the script, giving the writer feedback on the quality of the 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==

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