Writer-producer roles & credits · Working

Story editor

Also called: story editor credit

ELI5

A television writing/producing title whose duties and seniority vary by market and agreement.

Used in conversation

“We should involve the story editor before we lock the plan.”

Pitch context

You may encounter this in a series pitch, pilot process, writers' room or commissioning conversation.

Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.

Connected terms

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