I know this isn't writing per se but there wasn't a lounge for this. I was just wondering about the process of getting hired as a script coordinator? I haven't come across training for this position and the reoccurring advice I've been given is work my way up from a PA or write a really good spec for an episode to impress the showrunner. I am Toronto based by the way - so 90% of the writers rooms for productions up here are in LA. Can anyone advise on this please? :)
Screenwriting : Script Coordination by Semira Chan
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You need 0 training skills. Just be available 24/7, work your way into the Room. Hustle. A long time ago, I was a Script PA/Coordinator for FOX reality TV. I photocopied scripts, made sure the Booth PA had the right scripts for the Teleprompters, made runs to Post facilities. It's just a fancier title than a PA and less driving. My advice on your resume, put in bold letters "know how to make coffee and drive a manual car." I worked for 2 bigtime Producers (one is still alive) and I got the job because I knew how to operate an expresso coffee machine and I knew how to drive a manual car (one of the Producers was a car collector and I was moving his cars all over Los Angeles storage units). I also interviewed for 2nd assistant job at Michael Mann's office. The first question out of the Interviewer was "do I know how to drive a stick?" Mann is also a huge car collector. You are working for wealthy men and women with expensive hobbies and vices. Have a useful skill like making great fresh coffee! That will get you hired! Good luck!
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Thank you :) Much appreciated. I'm hoping my Office PA experience will be of some use to gain this position
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Definitely hustle, and you'll probably have to start low... think intern or PA, move to assistant if you can, and work your way into coordinating. You'll need to probably write a spec script for whichever show you're going after. If you're interested, I can see if Justin Schwartz (script Coordinator for FX/HBO, currently on BONES) can hop on a consultation call with you. Shoot me a DM.
Thank you Erik! Sent over a DM :)