What is a Story Editor?

In TV, a story editor is a member of the screenwriting staff responsible for the efficient running and development of the series' screenplays, storylines and writers.

How Do You Start as a Story Editor?

There are many ways to start as a story editor, from doing a degree to gaining experience as a script reader or in a development team to writing spec scripts. Overall, essential experience includes strong knowledge of the screenwriting craft and demonstrable writing skills.

What Does a Story Editor Do? The ESSENTIAL Breakdown

A lot of work goes on behind the scenes of all your favorite movies and TV shows. From designing sets and creating costumes, bringing what is on the page to life is a complicated process. Still, it all starts with words on the page that have been put there by talented writers. And those talented writers will often be aided in the process by a story editor. This role plays an important part in bringing a script to life. A

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