Deliver scripts for non-scripted productions

This
Standard involves writing scripts, cues or links for a non-scripted production
or briefing other writers, so that they can deliver what is needed.  This could apply to broadcast, online
publication or multi-platform use.

It
is about writing drafts, checking the final written material for accuracy and
suitability for its purpose, and suggesting amendments and alterations in a
helpful and constructive way.

It
is also about ensuring that the tone and style of the writing is appropriate
for the production.

You need to be mindful that the
creative process is, by its nature, not tangible. You therefore, have to manage
a range of creative relationships in a flexible and collaborative manner in
order to create a well-formed script.

This Standard is for those
involved in non-scripted production development including production
executives, series producers and production managers.

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1. produce
   briefs which provide accurate and clear information about research findings 

2. produce
   briefs that follow agreed treatments for broadcast or online publication

3. check
   that briefs contain only essential details and provide relevant sources for further
   advice and information 

4. allow enough
   time for items to be written within agreed deadlines

5. ensure
   that content is adapted when required to reflect changes to productions

6. confirm
   any changes with decision-makers

7. use
   information from appropriate sources to verify that written contributions are
   factually accurate

8. write
   contributions in a style and length appropriate to agreed treatments for programmes,
   voice-overs, links, cues or multi-platform use

9. make clear
   suggestions for correction, amendment or improvement at appropriate times 

10. ensure
    work is completed within agreed timescales and budget limits

11. make
    sure content complies with research findings, agreed treatment, intended use
    and production style and format

12. verify
    that written content and audio visual elements complement each other

13. check
    that written content complies with legal and ethical considerations relevant to
    productions

14. refer potentially sensitive material to appropriate people

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1. how to produce an agreed brief, script or
   treatment

2. how to usefully assist writers 

3. the common potential legal and ethical issues
   that can arise in the written form, and how to develop content or scripts to
   avoid those problems

4. the timescales, budgets and editorial requirements
   for drafting content

5. to whom to refer potentially sensitive material

6. the appropriate writing styles for different
   types of delivery platforms

7. how to create appropriate briefs for different
   length duration

8. how to check scripts and content for accuracy

9. how to work collaboratively with others
   including how to constructively suggest improvements or alternatives

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30 Mar 2022

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Current

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Original

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Screen Skills (formerly Creative Skillset)

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SKSP4

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Arts, Media and Publishing, Director, Production Managers, Production Assistant, Production Coordinator

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3416

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Production, Script, Non scripted, Creative, Content, Briefs

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