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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, 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]].

Script Editors, like [[Elizabeth Korte]], [[Jeff Beldner]], and [[Carolyn Culliton]], proof-read each completed script, check for continuity errors, and search for new writers by reading spec scripts. From time to time, a script editor can also write breakdown and dialogue scripts on their respective shows like Korte and Culltion do on [[General Hospital]] and [[One Life to Live]]. Most primetime TV series, like [[Desperate Housewives]] and [[Medium]], have an Executive Story Editor [1] and a Story Editor. A script is not considered completed until the Script Coordinator, like GH's Heidi Ploen, Jim Reitzel, and Sasha Cartullo, goes through it and the [[head writer]] gives final approval. A script coordinator is the point person between the writers and production, distributes scripts to production, and takes care of clearance issues.

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