Summary

Kelsey McLaughlin is a writer and producer living in New York with a background in news, entertainment news, and comedy.

Credits

3/18 – 6/23

Head Writer (MTV News 'Need To Know')

Staff Position — Paramount Details
3/18 – 6/23

Wrote thrice-weekly episodes of MTV News’ award-winning digital news series. Provided fresh takes, historical context, and root causes to the biggest news and pop culture stories. Contributed to CBS News packages for youth perspective on breaking national news (ex: The Derek Chauvin verdict)

3/18 – 6/23

Producer (MTV News)

Staff Position — Paramount Details
3/18 – 6/23

Produced live post-show panels following entertainment's biggest nights, including the Grammys, VMAs, Oscars, and more. I led the team in casting top guest talent, created segments and questions for the host, worked with sponsors, and coordinated with PM and tech to go live mere minutes after the awards shows wrapped.

6/17 – 6/18

Producer (Page Six)

Staff Position — Page six TV Details
6/17 – 6/18

Research and script celebrity news stories. Head writer of recurring segments that include “The Most” on Page Six TV. Pitch ideas for Page Six TV and website

9/16 – 6/17

Producer (New York Post)

Staff Position — New York Post Details
9/16 – 6/17

Research daily news, viral clips and stories of interest for daily videos. Pitch, produce and write scripts for daily videos with rapid turnaround. Create evergreen pieces to tie into frequently trending topics. Report on facts and figures with punchy copy

10/15 – 10/16

Writer (PYPO) PYPO

pypo.com — Digital Details
10/15 – 10/16

I write topical sketches for the web, social media copy and create assets. I also create and manage the social media plan/strategy and schedule.

7/16 – 8/16

Producer (PYPO Productions) "Broad Abroad with Paula Froelich" (Pilot)

Yahoo — TV Details
7/16 – 8/16

Scouted locations, pre-produced interviews, story produced, oversaw production and shooting process, sorted footage

6/14 – 3/15

Writer (Comedy Central)

Staff Position — Comedy Central Productions Details
6/14 – 3/15

Wrote social media copy, topical jokes and created assets for Comedy Central digital

12/13 – 12/13

Assistant Audience Coordinator Untitled Dave Attell Comedy Special (Season 1)

A&E — Comedy Central Productions Details
12/13 – 12/13

-Greeted and situated performers and VIP guests -Loaded audience members in and out of the venue

Unions

  • Writers Guild of America (WGA)

Media

Recos

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Education

Class of '12

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science (BS)/Double Major in Theatre and Film

Skills

  • Producing
  • Casting
  • Screenwriting
  • Writing
  • Research
  • Comedy
  • News
  • Sketch Comedy
  • Improvisation
  • Live Producing