Versatile lifestyle writer and comedy writer with over 15 years of experience. Dedicated to writing sharp, engaging and humorous stories with an edge, as well as doing research. Extremely passionate about collaborating with other team members to meet and surpass creative goals.
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Jennifer O'Brien
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Tinybeans (Formerly Red Tricycle)
Contributing Writer
04.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Write highly-trafficked features and articles for digital lifestyle brand and city guide on subjects including restaurants, family travel, parenting, trends, profiles, and must-do events and activities for LA and national markets that have helped increase Tinybeans' engagement of 20MM parents every month.
- Pitch stories and complete thorough research into assigned topics, conduct interviews, and shoot photography and video to enhance features and social media content.
Awkward Family Photos
Comedy Writer
09.2014 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Researched, pitched, wrote, and posted daily comedic content for popular humor site and helped increase engagement on website and across social media channels.
TBWA/Chiat/Day
Copywriter
02.2007 - 04.2009
Job overview
- Conceptualized and wrote high-impact copy for small- to large-scale campaigns across print, outdoor, digital, radio and television platforms.
- Cast and directed talent for radio and TV spots.
- Managed ideation, development and execution of major ad campaigns for clients of up to $100MM + in annual billings, including Pepsi, Energizer, Nissan, Uncle Ben's, Washington Mutual, Principal Financial and Singapore Airlines.
The Book Shop School Of Ads
Instructor, Intermediate Advertising
01.2008 - 12.2008
Job overview
- Instructed aspiring copywriters and art directors in conceptualization techniques as faculty for The Book Shop's two-year advertising portfolio program
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and hands-on assignments.
Education
The Book ShopLos Angeles
Graduate from 2-Year Advertising Portfolio Program
University Overview
UCLA Extension Writer's ProgramLos Angeles, CA
No Degree from Television Writer's Program
University Overview
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - HollywoodLos Angeles, CA
No Degree from Sketch Comedy Writing
University Overview
Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX
Bachelor of Arts from Communications Studies
University Overview
Skills
- Idea Brainstorming and Pitching
- Originality and Creativity
- Comedy Writing – Joke and Sketch Development
- Screenwriting
- Story Development
- Story Editing
- Research and Interviews
- Journalism
- Advertising Concepting and Copy
- Thorough knowledge of pop culture, social trends, and current events
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Finalist FOX-New York Television Festival Comedy Script Contest
- Finalist Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship
- Sitcom Finalist Scriptapalooza TV Writing Competition
- Sitcom Runner-Up & Pilot Quarter Finalist Golden Age of Television Competition
- Top 5% of Warner Brothers' Television Writers' Workshop
Volunteerism
Volunteerism
Head Writer for Annual Fundraiser Show at Echo Horizon School where I write monologues, comedy sketches, and parody songs for performances. Help cast and direct parent performers, as well as act in show that raises donations in upwards of $60,000 and more for the school's Fund-A-Need program every year.
Timeline
Comedy Writer
Awkward Family Photos
09.2014 - 10.2015
Contributing Writer
Tinybeans (Formerly Red Tricycle)
04.2013 - Current
Instructor, Intermediate Advertising
The Book Shop School Of Ads
01.2008 - 12.2008
Copywriter
TBWA/Chiat/Day
02.2007 - 04.2009
The Book Shop
Graduate from 2-Year Advertising Portfolio Program
UCLA Extension Writer's Program
No Degree from Television Writer's Program
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - Hollywood
No Degree from Sketch Comedy Writing
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts from Communications Studies
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