Production Glossary - Scripted Department

Script editor - Report to the Development Producer and will work closely with Executive Producers, Producers and Writers to ensure that commissioned scripts are of a high standard, conform to the editorial brief and are within the financial constraints of a production

Assistant script editor - This may be considered a training role, which will lead on to a script editing job. An element of training is normally offered with an assistant role, e.g., shadowing editors on certain scripts and delivering briefings to writers under supervision from the editors or series editors.

Script Supervisor - Also known as a “continuity person” keeps track of what parts of the script have been filmed and makes notes of any deviations between what was filmed and what appeared in the script.