ITV : Storyliner , Emmerdale (12 month FTC) United Kingdom

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ITV is looking for a Storyliner (Emmerdale). This job has been crawled from the web.

Location: Leeds, UK
Contract : 12 month fixed term contract

Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.
The team
How would you like to work in the engine room of the world’s most established continuing drama?
Emmerdale are looking for an experienced Storyliner to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will need to have a keen passion for Continuing Drama, a flair for creative writing and love working in a tight knit team.

The role
We are looking for a motivated storyliner to generate story ideas and produce robust storylines to deadlines. Working predominantly remotely, you will talk through storylines, attend story conferences, generate ideas and write and edit storylines.
Key responsibilities:

• To contribute ideas to story conferences and story talk throughs.
• To create and structure dynamic and compelling storylines.
• To work to the Producers brief, implementing and editing storylines to an agreed vision.
• Liaising with writers/script editors as and when required.
• Assessing research/cast availability and production requirements in accordance with producing storylines.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• At least 6 months experience of Story Editing, Storylining or writing on a drama.
• Experience working on a continuing drama.
• Good understanding of the TV production process.
  -Able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and passion for Emmerdale.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to defend and debate story ideas to the team.
• Experience pitching , debating and developing excellent story ideas.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of character, story and structure and the ability to write clearly and concisely in keeping with the Emmerdale house style and the audience’s needs.
• Planning and organisation – the ability to think ahead and establish a course of action for self and others.
• Proven writing skills to an excellent standard, along with a good eye for spelling and detail.
• Must have strong editorial judgement and the ability to take initiative.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Drive/ suite.

In what capacity are you hiring?
On behalf of another company

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

Would you like to state a preference for hiring from underrepresented group(s)?
No preference

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me

Is this an independent one off job, or part of a larger project?
Part of a larger ongoing project

For what period of time will the freelancer be needed?
Long term

What freelancer experience level is needed? (per hour)
Senior: $75-100