Benjamin Thornton

• Top tier Story Analyst: Evaluates vetted spec scripts and provides detailed and constructive coverage to screenwriters.
• Analyze story structure, character development, and market viability.
• Deliver comprehensive reports with actionable feedback to enhance script quality and market potential.

• Key Creative Development Role: Identified new third-party formats and concepts from domestic and international territories, both unscripted and scripted. Conducted script coverage and created talent lists to support development.
• During my time several projects including two documentaries were optioned by Warner Bros., and was instrumental in formatting two scripted series with WBTV, in Comedy and Drama departments.
• Managed Workflow: Oversaw incoming submissions, pitches, and status reports, ensuring seamless cross-division communication. Coordinated production calendars and monitored external trades to stay informed about competitive projects. Collected materials for show bibles and created sizzles/pitch decks.
• Point of Contact: Acted as primary liaison for international and domestic writers, talent, producers, and network executives. Facilitated communication between U.S. offices and global teams during production and set visits.
• Global Conferences: Attended and actively participated in global conferences and markets to identify trends and opportunities.
• Archives Collaboration: Worked directly with WB Archives to attain and digitize materials and assets for formats being localized internally or for third-party sales.
• Conducted business forecasts to identify recent developments.

Long-Term Fixed Assignments in departments including:

• Consumer Products (Executive Assistant to VP, Home Goods) (6 months)
• Consumer Products (Brand Assurance Coordinator) (4 months)
• Theatrical Publicity (Executive Assistant to VP, Int'l Publishing) (8 months)
• DC Comics (Publicity Coordinator, Publishing) (7 months)
• Cartoon Network (Production Coordinator) (9 months)

• Television Marketing Collaboration: Worked directly with the marketing team on the Queen Latifah Show, handling official merchandise. Tracked inventory and prepared daily sales reports for 69 episodes prior to the show's cancellation.
• Office Administration: Facilitated the ordering of supplies, maintained inventory, screened phone lines, and acted as a liaison between clients, producers, talent, and internal department heads.
• Studio Auction Management: Managed studio auctions on the lot, collaborating with archives to maintain props and wardrobes. Conducted research and set initial bid prices for auction items.