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The Writers Guild of America East is seeking applications from early-career professionals who have already worked within the industry, ideally as a production assistant. 

All applicants are required to provide a script sample, resume, and at least one professional reference from someone who has worked within the entertainment industry within the past five years and can speak to the applicant’s readiness for the program. References will be reviewed for finalist candidates. 

You can apply by submitting either a Television (Half-hour) or Television (One-hour) script. Applicants can submit full projects in PDF format, but only the first 5 pages will be reviewed. 

Applicants can only apply once. Duplicate submissions will be removed from consideration.

All submitted material must be original. All rights must be wholly owned by the writer. 

Your script must be registered with the WGAE to apply to this program and to protect your material. Please register your script material type as "Support Staff Basic Training" to enjoy the WGA member rate of $10.

https://www.wgaeast.org/mo/script_registration/registrations

Applicants can only apply for one track. Before applying, applicants must consider, based on their experience, which track is best for them. Job descriptions are provided below and will be referenced in the application:

The Writers Assistant’s (WA) role involves taking notes during writers room meetings, editing scripts and performing research as needed. The WA transcribes room notes, then organizes them for distribution to writers and producers as a reference on a daily basis, as well as for their respective episodes. The WA may be asked to type, edit, and format scripts, as well as maintain story plotting on whiteboards throughout the day.  Overall, the WA provides as needed support to the writers or producers, from notes and show bible management to scheduling studio and network notes calls.

The Script Coordinator’s (SC) role involves ensuring drafts formatting, proofing scripts and other documents and vetting story documents for continuity. The SC serves as a liaison between the studio, network, and writers, owning every draft of a script will pass through their hands, beginning in the writers’ room and continuing throughout the production. The SC is responsible for legal clearance, story continuity research, distribution list management and credits paperwork. The SC may also be responsible for the show’s bible as an extension of being tasked with continuity.  Overall, the SC is expected to know each episode, and draft, inside and out.

Additionally, applicants must respond to the following six questions:

1. Please provide the name and contact information for a professional reference with experience in film, television or theater who can speak to your readiness for this bootcamp.  We recommend that both you and your reference review the application in full before the reference is submitted.

2. What is your vision for your career in television?  Why is this role the next step for you?  What do you need support within your career now?

3. What show do you recommend to others that inspires you professionally?  Describe the show, the writing, and why it is impacting you.

​4. Based on industry reports on the need for industry diversity, how would your lived experiences or point of view create a more inclusive industry?

5. What are you writing?  Tell us about the script sample you provided.

6. In reviewing the roles of writers assistant and script coordinator as described above, for which of the two are you most qualified? Please reference examples from your professional experience and your skill set as explanation.