Writers' Access Support Staff Training Program
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The program’s mission is to provide writers who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled writers, and writers over the age of 50, with tools and education to become a writers’ assistant and script coordinator, ultimately resulting in meaningful employment opportunities. These positions have historically been an invaluable way to learn the writing process first-hand, with the ultimate goal of getting a writing job.
The program will consist of eight-week semesters offered two to three times a year. Sessions will be led by instructors who have extensive experience as writers’ assistants and script coordinators for television. The program also features several guest showrunner lecturers to discuss what they look for in a support staff.
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of television creators, executive producers, and showrunners, and writers who previously worked as WA/SCs.
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This program is designed to uplift underrepresented voices in the television industry. BIPOC writers, LGBTQ+ writers, disabled writers, and writers over the age of 50 are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must not have prior experience working as support staff in a writers' room. They should, however, possess existing knowledge or experience writing for the screen.