Sophie Hessekiel
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Flexible content writer with eye for detail and passion for crafting stories. Eight years of experience in writing for television, internet, and print formats. Skilled in utilizing new techniques and keeping up with latest trends in storytelling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Content Writer
Women 2 Women
06.2023 - Current
- Revamped newsletter to add four new features to increase engagement and build online community.
- Research fun, female-forward stories to summarize in short highlight pieces for this women's political organization's newsletter.
- Select books and films that will appeal to members and write blurbs about them.
- Play instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content.
SQUISHMALLOWS: RADIATE POSITIVITY
Andrews McMeel Universal
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Wrote branded humor book featuring the popular line of children’s toys. (To be published in 2024 by Andrews McMeel Universal)
- Researched affirmations, self-care tips, and quotations to present in line with the brand's existing tone and style.
Contributing Writer
Eco-Chick.com
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Wrote and published reviews of natural skincare, health, and fashion products.
- Created general content articles related to feminism and the environment.
- Wrote social media content to drive traffic to website.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in English, Minor in Film
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY05.2016
Skills
- Copywriting, Editing and Review
- Newsletter and Website Copy
- Script and Concept Development
- Screenwriting
TELEVISION INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
THE CLEANING LADY
Warner Brothers Studios, Los Angeles, CA, 5/2020 to 11/2022
- EPISODE 207, “TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES”
Story and script for this television episode co-written by Sophie Hessekiel and Eddie Serrano.
- SEASONS 1-2
Writers’ Assistant: Took notes and helped create episode outlines in the writers’ room.
Assistant to Showrunner Melissa Carter: Wrote extensive script and book coverage for potential TV development. Assisted all four EPs in the production office during THE CLEANING LADY pilot shoot. Interfaced with agents and managers regarding staffing, and read all submitted materials for writers looking to join our room.
FROM SCRATCH (Writers' Assistant)
Netflix, Los Angeles, CA, 10/2019 to 05/2020
- Took notes and helped create episode outlines in the writers’ room.
KEVIN CAN F*** HIMSELF (Showrunner's Assistant)
AMC Studios, Los Angeles, CA, 03/2019 to 06/2019
- Assisted Craig DiGregorio and Valerie Armstrong. Also performed PA duties.
Assistant, TV Literary
3 Arts Entertainment, Beverly Hills, CA, 03/2017 to 03/2019
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of writer representation.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Submitted client scripts for projects, wrote script coverage, evaluated projects for clients.
Good Morning America (Script Coordinator)
ABC Studios, New York, NY, 06/2016 to 01/2017
- Tracked script changes and managed formatting and proofing throughout project duration.
- Assisted with operating equipment to capture footage in studio and on location.
- Organized, copied and distributed all production documents.
Accomplishments
- Featured on the Tracking Board’s 2021 “Next List” of up-and-coming writers.
- Semifinalist, ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship 2021
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Freelance Content Writer
Women 2 Women
06.2023 - Current
SQUISHMALLOWS: RADIATE POSITIVITY
Andrews McMeel Universal
11.2022 - 01.2023
Contributing Writer
Eco-Chick.com
04.2016 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Major in English, Minor in Film
Vassar College
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