Michael Ross
Writer
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Attentive and personable writer with a decade of experience in television, both in writing and administrative support capacities. Skilled at adapting to different work environments, necessitated by the short-term nature of TV shows. Comfortable not only with conducting research but with translating findings into both written and verbal presentations. Valued by writers and producers who have brought me onto successive projects.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Writers' Assistant
FIREFLY LANE - Netflix
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Co-wrote two episodes for upcoming Season 2 (scheduled for release in spring 2022)
- Regularly pitched story ideas, dialogue, and fixes as part of writing staff
- Recorded, edited, and distributed accurate and accessible notes reflecting each day's conversations and decisions in writers' room, conducted over Zoom
- Managed complex virtual whiteboard system to track season arcs and development of individual episodes
Writers' Assistant
DAY OF THE DEAD - SyFy
Los Angeles, CA
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Wrote episode #6 of upcoming Season 1 (to be released in October 2021)
- Recorded, edited, and distributed accurate notes of each day's discussion and decisions in writers' room, conducted over Zoom
- Developed and maintained successful system for virtual writers' "whiteboard" using Google Sheets
- Conducted research on scientific and historical subjects and presented relevant findings to writing staff
- Coordinated meetings, calendar, and travel for showrunner duo
Staff Writer
THE BAKER & THE BEAUTY - NBC/Universal For ABC
Los Angeles, CA
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Co-wrote Episode 6 of Season 1
- Pitched story ideas, jokes, and dialogue in fast-paced writers' room
- Participated in last-minute rewrites to devise creative, satisfying solutions to budgetary and production considerations
- Conducted extensive medical research by consulting with professionals and presenting results to writing staff
Writer
THE FIRST MRS. CLAUS - Paragon Collective
Los Angeles, CA
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Created, pitched, and wrote all episodes of four-part Christmas musical comedy podcast starring Michelle Visage, Kristin Chenoweth, RuPaul, and Lewis Black
Staff Writer
RELATIONSHIP STATUS - Verizon Go90/Full Fathom Fiv
Los Angeles, CA
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Wrote six of 24 vignette-style episodes for Daytime Emmy-nominated digital romantic comedy series
- Pitched story ideas, characters, and jokes as member of four-person writing staff
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Screenwriting
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 08.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English
Willamette University
Salem, OR 08.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
Verbal and written communication
undefinedAccomplishments
- Nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Digital Drama Series (2018)
- US Figure Skating gold medalist (Ice Dance and Moves in the Field) and silver medalist (Men's)
Timeline
Writers' Assistant
FIREFLY LANE - Netflix
01.2021 - Current
Writers' Assistant
DAY OF THE DEAD - SyFy
03.2020 - 08.2020
Staff Writer
THE BAKER & THE BEAUTY - NBC/Universal For ABC
02.2019 - 01.2020
Writer
THE FIRST MRS. CLAUS - Paragon Collective
08.2018 - 11.2019
Staff Writer
RELATIONSHIP STATUS - Verizon Go90/Full Fathom Fiv
01.2017 - 04.2017
Master of Fine Arts - Screenwriting
University of Southern California
08.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English
Willamette University
08.2000 - 05.2004
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