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{{Short description|Member of production teams of scripted programmes}}{{about|television terminology|Mac OS X software|AppleScript Editor}}A script editor is a member of the production team of scripted television and radio programmes, usually dramas and comedies. The script editor has many responsibilities including finding new script writers, developing storyline and series ideas with writers, and ensuring that scripts JOURNAL, Shumway, Kyler, 2020, Supercharge Your Presence: DIY Videos for Your Therapy Site or YouTube Channel [Presentation],weblink 2023-03-06, PsycEXTRA Dataset, 10.1037/e501862020-001, 242605231, are suitable for production. The script editor will work closely with the writer at each draft of the script, giving the writer feedback on the quality of the 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 producer, if the script writer is not a producer.Script editor description, Skillset. Accessed January 2012

See also

• Script doctor
• Story editor
• Showrunner

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