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Dillon Goss-Carpenter

Santa Rosa,CA

Summary

Skilled and experienced writing professional with focus on delivering impactful, informative content. Adept at team collaboration, ensuring reliable and flexible support in dynamic environments. Proficient in crafting features, narratives, deeply researched opinion pieces, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and clarity. Known for strong communication skills and results-driven approach to creativity.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

AI Writing Evaluator

Outlier Ai
03.2024 - Current

Helping to improve AI models by assessing the quality of AI-generated writing, reviewing the work of fellow writing evaluators, and crafting original responses to unique prompts in order to teach the AI model to write concise, informative, and excellently written responses.

TV/Movie Feature Writer

Game Rant
07.2024 - 11.2024

Wrote in depth features and opinion pieces on a variety of television, movie, animation, and comic books properties.

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

Hot Dog On A Run
06.2023 - 06.2024

Walking, transporting, and overnight pet sitting multiple dogs at a time. Driving throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Providing dogs with exercise and fresh air to promote their health and happiness.

List Writer

Collider
03.2021 - 06.2022

Writing pop culture articles in list format for a prominent entertainment news website Collider.com. Predominately covering modern film and television.

Content Writer Intern

Hollywood Insider
09.2022 - 03.2023

Writing features and reviews on film,TV, music, and culture for Hollywood Insider, a global entertainment media network. Mainly covering new film and TV work, and celebrating the careers of filmmaking artist through in depth research-based features.

Production Assistant

Master Peace Church,
03.2022 - 03.2022

Production Assistant on set of a music video for Montell Jordan's Master Peace Church website. Provided support for every department on set.

Production Assistant

STARZ
03.2022 - 03.2022

Worked as an additional PA on an episode of Season Two of the STARZ original TV show 'Heels'. Provided on-set assistance to the production as a whole.

Research Support

Self-eSTEM
01.2022 - 08.2022

Researching relevant academic literature for the body of an NSF grant titled "Science Education: Toward a Model of Community Responsive Education and Youth Wellness." Overseeing fact-checking and bibliography citation finalization process.

Production Assistant "Stripes" Short

Independent FIlm
08.2018 - 08.2018

Production Assistant on the set of Sean Michael Williams' professional short film production "Stripes.

Support Team

Santa Cruz Warriors
10.2017 - 02.2020

Provided on-court support for both the home and away teams on game nights.

Intern on the Set of Thirteen Reasons

Netflix
06.2018 - 08.2018

Worked in the art department; created set props, flyers, and samples of student work that were used during Season Three of the series. Provided additional support for the entire art department.

Playwright and Lighting Technician

UCSC Barnstorm Theatre Production
06.2016 - 08.2016

Wrote a one-act play that was featured during the spring productions. Oversaw the lighting for another production simultaneously.

Intern on the Set of Thirteen Reasons Why

Netflix
06.2016 - 08.2016

First assistant to the video assist operator on set for several episodes in season one of the Netflix series. Wrangled cable, transported video assist monitor, handled various aspects of the other equipment and ran various errands on set if needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Digital Media

UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2020

Skills

  • Writing
  • Formal Dramaturgical Analysis
  • Time Management
  • Screenwriting/Editing
  • Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Audition
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • High Speed Problem-solving
  • Project organization
  • Excellent Communication: written & oral
  • PA experience
  • Skilled creative writer
  • Media literacy (film, television, & digital media)
  • Diligent, passionate, and ultra hard working
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Calm and Alert In Time Sensitive/High Pressure Situations

Timeline

TV/Movie Feature Writer

Game Rant
07.2024 - 11.2024

AI Writing Evaluator

Outlier Ai
03.2024 - Current

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

Hot Dog On A Run
06.2023 - 06.2024

Content Writer Intern

Hollywood Insider
09.2022 - 03.2023

Production Assistant

Master Peace Church,
03.2022 - 03.2022

Production Assistant

STARZ
03.2022 - 03.2022

Research Support

Self-eSTEM
01.2022 - 08.2022

List Writer

Collider
03.2021 - 06.2022

Production Assistant "Stripes" Short

Independent FIlm
08.2018 - 08.2018

Intern on the Set of Thirteen Reasons

Netflix
06.2018 - 08.2018

Support Team

Santa Cruz Warriors
10.2017 - 02.2020

Playwright and Lighting Technician

UCSC Barnstorm Theatre Production
06.2016 - 08.2016

Intern on the Set of Thirteen Reasons Why

Netflix
06.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Digital Media

UC Santa Cruz
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