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The seniority and influence of a script editor can vary - from the [[1960s]] to the [[1980s]] it was a powerful position, with the script editor selecting which writers to use, and controlling much of the overall storyline direction of a series. However, with the advent of more powerful writers and producers, the position has lost much of its importance, becoming more of a technical than an artistic job, ensuring that suitable scripts are available and helping to tailor them to the programme's format.

[[Category:Television terminology]]