Script secretary

A script secretary — sometimes also called a production secretary — is a key member of the Doctor Who production office. Nothing like this post was credited in the 1963 version of Doctor Who, but the essential elements of the job would nevertheless have been accomplished by someone. The position has been occasionally credited in the BBC Wales version, but the likelihood is that the position has been necessary on every episode, even if it has not been credited on every episode.

The script/production secretary ensures that the flow of information is maintained between all key personnel on the programme. Specifically, he or she will:
 * ensure that scripts are typed and that the production crew is delivered script changes in a timely fashion. As such, he or she will particularly liaise with the script editor and the 2nd assistant director, who is actually responsible for the physical delivery of scripts
 * make sure that scripts have updated cast and location information, once these issues have been decided by more senior members of staff
 * type call sheets indicating where and when actors and crew members are required
 * organize the practical details of various staff meetings that may be required, such as department head conferences
 * control the flow of information into and out of the production office through the organization and prioritization of correspondence and phone calls
 * liaise with the location manager so as to book accommodation for artists and crew for location filming

External link

 * A typical BBC job posting for a script secretary