Script Supervisor

We are looking for a Production Script Coordinator to join our In-House Production team. The purpose of the script coordination role is to manage the Script Creation process end to end. You will act as a language expert with an understanding of the dubbing process, so you are equipped and encouraged to make creative Script Creation decisions with the project’s best interest in mind.

Key responsibilities:

Script Coordination & Creation:

• Take ownership of the Script Creation process and the communication with the supplier;
• Resourcing new talent where necessary and checking supplier availability
• Negotiating rates and securing talent per project
• Creating and maintaining supplier’s schedules for the turnaround of the materials
• Managing the project & movement of materials via voice Q Cloud / MAM
• Providing linguistic guidance
• Escalating issues / creative flags to a dubbing producer where necessary, especially if there could be an impact on overall project deadlines / costs / client brief
• Dealing with relevant legal documentation and creating PO’s for supplier invoices
• Reviewing dubbing adaptations and audio description scripts before recording to ensure full compliance with client specifications
• Revising adaptations and/or fully adapting dubbing scripts in house
• Taking the lead on testing and implementing VSI’s proprietary scripting tools

Material revision (Material checks):

• Checking media materials as they arrive, and flagging factors that should be considered in quoting or recordings (i.e. different languages or musical segments)
• Performing a quality-control check on final materials before they are delivered to the client
• Revising final script to match dialogue changes made in-studio, for projects that require as-recorded materials
• Keeping a close line of communication with Dubbing Producers to relay relevant material information

Material preparation:

• Carrying out a word and character count for scripts
• Converting scripts and production materials into appropriate formats when necessary
• Ensuring formatting and technical specifications
• Assisting with script insertion into Voice Q as needed.
• Creation of an Edit Decision List for Trailer edits/conforms.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Native or high-level English proficiency
• Technical and creative understanding of the production process and tools
• Strong organisation, time management and planning skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise and work well both independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of entertainment media, other languages and a linguistic or creative background are a plus