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the showrunner. After taking notes at the room meetings, the assistant organizes this information, and sends out a 15-20 page email to the writers to provide them with material for their deadlines. Other duties include doing research, pitching ideas, producing web content, read and type scripts, and print and add revisions to scripts. Mundane duties during non-meeting days can include setting schedules, getting coffee, managing email and taking calls. There are generally 6-12 writers for a show, but only one writers' assistant. Necessary skills for this job include multi-tasking, managing time, fast typing speed (or shorthand), and good written communication.
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