Writer for all aspects of live awards show including Announcer copy, Host copy, Presenter intros, Artist intros and jokes.
Summary
Derek, a Writer, based in Los Angeles, has 9 Writer credits and 1 Consulting Producer credit, and has been a member since 2014.
Credits
1/15 – 1/15
Writer – The 5th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
Live/Special Event — ABS Collective Details
1/15 – 1/15
11/14 – 11/14
Writer – The 48th Annual CMA Awards
ABC — TV — Country Music Association Details
11/14 – 11/14
Provided jokes for hosts Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood's opening monologue.
10/14 – 10/14
Consulting Producer – You Said So (Pilot)
CBS — TV — Endemol Shine Group Details
10/14 – 10/14
Created game content & challenges. Wrote jokes, host copy, bumpers, Announcer VO & game questions. Briefed host and contestants prior to tapings & during commercial breaks. Hosted game run-throughs & auditions.
10/14 – 10/14
Writer – Live on Bowen
TV — C31 Melbourne, Australia Details
10/14 – 10/14
Contributing joke writer for host Simon Taylor's monologue.
6/14 – 9/14
Writer – Freelance
Live/Special Event — Landing Patch Productions Details
6/14 – 9/14
Joke Writer for the stand-up comedy of Pauly Shore.
11/08 – 2/14
Writer – The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
NBC — TV — NBC Universal Details
11/08 – 2/14
Freelance joke writer for the monologue and desk pieces of The Tonight Show. 450+ jokes sold/aired to date. Wrote & produced sketches featuring Liam Neeson, Jimmy Fallon and Alan Thicke. Joke published in USA TODAY "Punchlines" sidebar February 2012. Produced over 30 video Drop-Ins for monologue (Reel available below)
8/06 – 2/14
Writer's Assistant – The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
NBC — TV — NBC Universal Details
8/06 – 2/14
Work closely with Head Writer, Host and Writing Staff to generate, revise and coordinate the show's scripts, monologue and cue cards daily. Assemble, revise and distribute scripts. Take notes and summarize events of writing meetings & rehearsals. Create/maintain broadcast archives. Coordinate meetings between writing staff, producers & talent. Manage production assistants.
6/13 – 6/13
Writer – Jennifer Lopez Hollywood Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony
Live/Special Event Details
6/13 – 6/13
Joke writer for Jane Fonda's dedication speech at ceremony.
Media
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Education
Class of '06
Temple University
Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media Arts - Magna Cum Laude
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