Senior Storyliner, Coronation Street – 12 Months FTC

Job title:

Senior Storyliner, Coronation Street – 12 Months FTC

Company

ITV

Job description

Senior StorylinerCoronation Street12 Months FTCManchesterHiring range: £53,225 – £56,024 paFor more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.comYour 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.How would you like to work in the engine room of the world’s longest-running continuing drama?Coronation Street is looking for an experienced Senior Storyliner to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will need to have a keen passion for Corrie, a flair for creative writing and love working in a tight knit team.The roleYou will work alongside the Story Producer in developing and producing creative and dynamic Coronation Street storylines. You will also liaise with the Series Producers and Story Producer to ensure creative coherence between story and script departments.Role Responsibilities

• Contribute ideas to story conferences and story talk throughs.
• Create and structure dynamic and compelling storylines.
• Work to the Producers brief, writing and editing storylines to an agreed vision.
• Plot and write the big stories in each block.
• Liaise with writers/researchers/script editors as and when required.
• Assess cast availability and production requirements in accordance with producing storylines.
• Take on duties of the Story Editor when holiday cover is needed.
• Occasionally lead talk-throughs of stories with the storyliners.
• Work with and incorporate feedback from senior producers.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)…

• Minimum of 12 months’ experience in storylining for a drama production, or a demonstrable track record of writing for television.
• Proven ability to develop original storyline ideas and craft compelling pitches.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with a proven ability to maintain continuity and consistency across complex, evolving storylines.
• A genuine passion for and deep knowledge of Coronation Street and its characters.
• Experience working within a continuing drama (minimum of 1 years experience), demonstrating the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring creative teams, with a particular focus on leading a story team and providing constructive feedback.
• Proven experience of creativity and developing original ideas.
• Experience in story editing, with a keen eye for detail and narrative flow.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of television production, including the ability to work within production constraints and limitations.
• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and engaging episodes that adhere to the Coronation Street house style.
• Solid grasp of English language, including grammar and punctuation.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)…

• Excellent team management skills and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Deep awareness of audience needs and preferences, ensuring storylines resonate with viewers.
• Demonstrated ability to translate broad story concepts into detailed and compelling storylines.
• Demonstrated editorial responsibility for storylines, ensuring narrative consistency and quality.
• Excellent writing skills, with a strong command of narrative structure and character development.
• Ability to manage time effectively, proactively anticipate potential challenges, and handle changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, nurture, and develop the story team, providing constructive feedback and support.
• Proven ability to meet changing and constant deadlines while maintaining high creative standards.
• Confidence and skill in pitching and developing compelling story ideas in conference settings.

ITV is for everyone.ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).We’re happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at .about applying with a disability.

• There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn – with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

Closing date: Midnight Thursday 20th March 2025Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.

Expected salary

£53225 – 56024 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:16:46 GMT

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