Production Secretary

Job description

With over 350 hours of in-house output a year, BBC Drama Production is making some of the most original, diverse and highly acclaimed television. These range from continuing drama such as EastEnders, Holby City, Casualty and Doctors, to series and serials such as Silent Witness, Luther and Musketeers to name just a few.

EastEnders is the multi award winning soap broadcast four times a week on BBC ONE. It currently ranks as one of the most watched TV dramas in the UK tackling many controversial and taboo issues previously unseen on television in the UK. Through great writing and attention to detail the show manages to successfully balance gritty realism with high drama and entertainment to keep its millions of dedicated viewers coming back for more, on-screen and on-line, every week.

As the Production Secretary you’ll assist the Series Script Supervisor to ensure the smooth running of the team of Script Supervisors working on EastEnders.

Role Responsibility

Reporting to the Series Script Supervisor you’ll assist in a variety of duties including the compilation and distribution of script amendments and preparing scripts and cards for pick-up days. You’ll also assist the Script Co-Ordinators and will convert scripts from Final Draft to Script Writer, and accurately type script changes/amendments at draft stages to tight deadlines.  You’ll provide cover for other members of the script and administrative teams as required, and will maintain a comprehensive filing system within the department.

The Ideal Candidate

People working on EastEnders are a talented, experienced and creative bunch. To join them and make this programme the most talked about on the channel, it’s really important you have the necessary skills we’re looking for.  You should have proven experience working in a demanding office environment, with knowledge of the secretarial and administrative support required in production. Experience of office and information technology including Windows 2000 and a minimum typing speed of 40wpm is necessary. 

This is a busy role so you’ll need to demonstrate resilience and flexibility at all times. You’ll have had experience of handling sensitive information discreetly and have a real passion and interest in TV drama, particularly EastEnders. 

Package Description

Job Title: Production Secretary, EastEnders

Contract: 12 month fixed term/attachment

Location: London, Elstree

Grade: 3

About the Company

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are very important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. You’ll be asked questions relating to them as part of your application for this role.