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53111.04 – Scripts assistants

Script assistants help technical workers and perform other support duties related to broadcasting and the production of motion pictures and the performing arts.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Prompter
  • Script assistant

Core competencies

  • Reading Comprehension to fully understand and interpret the script, ensuring they accurately track changes, revisions and continuity while supporting the director and cast
  • Writing to document script revisions, notes and continuity details, ensuring accurate communication and organization throughout the production process
  • Information Ordering to organize scripts, continuity notes and scene photographs in precise chronological order, ensuring accurate tracking of actions, positions and camera angles throughout production
  • Near Vision to closely review scripts, continuity notes and scene photographs
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to communicate clearly and effectively with directors, writers, actors and other team members
  • Attention to Detail to ensure accurate script tracking, correct documentation of revisions, and precise coordination between departments, maintaining continuity throughout the production process
  • Knowledge in Clerical to understand administrative principles and office procedures to accurately distribute scripts, maintain detailed continuity notes on actions and camera angles and organize photographic and dated scene records to support seamless production workflows

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Distribute scripts to actors; keep detailed notes of all actions, positions and camera angles; and photograph and date scenes.

Additional information

  • There may be an overlap in duties among occupations in this unit group, depending on the size of the production or broadcasting studio.
  • Progression to related technical occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts is possible with additional training or experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Audio and video recording technicians (52113)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

53 – Occupations in art, culture and sport

Sub-major group

531 – Occupations in art and culture

Minor group

5311 – Photographers and support occupations in arts and culture

Unit group

53111 – Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators

Occupational profile

53111.04 – Scripts assistants

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