Madeleine Connors
Los Angeles,USA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Journalist
Condé Nast, New York Times, LA Times
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Reported on cultural events for LA Times, enhancing community engagement.
- Authored biweekly Short Takes column for LA Review of Books.
- Contributed op-eds and essays for New York Times, Vanity Fair, and other publications.
- Submitted assignments ahead of deadlines while adhering to editorial guidelines.
- Created multimedia content for web-based platforms using video footage and audio recordings.
- Researched and wrote stories on a variety of topics, such as politics, crime, education, entertainment, health and sports.
Assistant to COO
CONAN
Los Angeles, CA
06.2018 - 07.2023
- Scheduled meetings for development team, writers, and producers to enhance collaboration.
- Compiled research on emerging comedians, writers, and actors to inform creative direction.
- Supported launch of popular podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, contributing to its success.
- Rolled calls and documented notes during creative meetings to ensure comprehensive record-keeping.
Showrunner's Assistant
ABC
Los Angeles, CA
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Managed Alycia Rossiter's calendar, scheduling and office management.
- Compiled research and graphics for executive producers during pre-production.
- Provided on set support to showrunner during shooting of To Tell The Truth and assisted throughout post-production.
Agent's Assistant (Temporary)
CREATIVE ARTIST AGENCY
Los Angeles, CA
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Managed various agents' calendars and rolled calls with clients and representatives.
- Completed pitch decks and special research projects to be sent out to producers.
- Performed administrative tasks such as rolling calls, setting meetings and filing contracts.
Personal Assistant
THE GYLLENHAAL FAMILY
Los Angeles, CA
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Managed Stephen Gyllenhaal's calendar rolled calls with agents and managers.
- Supported the Gyllenhaals by conducting research on scripts, proof reading, and on set support.
- Advised on upcoming projects and assisted in creative decisions regarding scripts.
- Managed households tasks and projects.
Education
MFA - Creative Nonfiction
Bennington College
Bennington, VT01-2023
BFA - Dramatic Writing
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
New York, NY05.2015
Courses - Film and Media
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
Santa Barbara, CA01.2013
Language
Spanish
Professional
Polish
Professional
Timeline
Freelance Journalist
Condé Nast, New York Times, LA Times
07.2023 - Current
Assistant to COO
CONAN
06.2018 - 07.2023
Showrunner's Assistant
ABC
05.2017 - 11.2017
Agent's Assistant (Temporary)
CREATIVE ARTIST AGENCY
02.2017 - 05.2017
Personal Assistant
THE GYLLENHAAL FAMILY
10.2015 - 10.2016
MFA - Creative Nonfiction
Bennington College
BFA - Dramatic Writing
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Courses - Film and Media
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
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