Vacancy!!! Script Editor at Trust Television Network

Trust Television Network, an independent broadcasting outfit from the stables of Media Trust Limited, the publishers of the widely circulated Daily Trust and its sister titles seeks qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Script Editor

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• As Script Editor you will ensure commissioned scripts are delivered to a standard and conform to the editorial brief, as well as providing advice on all script related matters associated with the production.
• You will act as a key point of contact the between the writer and the production team, and manage and build the relationship.
• As well as coordinating script changes, you will generate creative story ideas and suggestions.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for providing reporters and producers with sufficient information to enable the editorial brief to be met in respect of style, content, form and any other special considerations.
• Where appropriate and when instructed, to undertake any necessary re-writing.
• Where necessary to restructure and generate new storylines within your scripts.
• To generate creative ideas and long-term story ideas.
• To turn drafts around quickly and creatively and to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Where appropriate, to refer to the senior editors to resolve doubts or competing views that may arise in relation to the script at any time.
• To co-ordinate and communicate all script changes to those concerned.
• To seek new material and take steps to identify and encourage new writing talent. To maintain an up-to-date awareness of emerging talent.
• To ensure that scripts are prepared in the appropriate format.

Qualifications

• A Degree or HND in any related field.
• At least 3 years working experience in similar role
• An understanding of copyright law, and the legal implications of the production process.
• Strong Editorial Judgement
• Experience of newsroom production systems and desktop editing
• Evidence of a broad range of journalist interests including social affairs, international politics, public policy, world business and economic affairs, sciences and the Arts.
• Excellent communication skills to receive, interpret and convey information accurately and concisely
• Excellent writing skills for television news
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the ma