JESSICA CABOT [email protected] (310) 714-2402 CREATOR OF PROFESSIONALLY PRODUCED CONTENT The Young Hillary Diaries - Lifetime (A&E Networks) May 2015 — November 2016 • Co-created series with director Mandy Fabian, starred as “Young Hillary”, and wrote several episodes • Acted as producer in initial stages, brought on director, writers, and crew. Pitched original pilot to Lifetime.
Shitty Boyfriends - Refinery29 (Executive Produced by Lisa Kudrow with New Form Digital) Jan 2014 — Oct 2015 • Created series, wrote original 8 episode outlines, incorporated studio notes, then wrote 6 of 8 produced episodes • Worked closely with Lisa Kudrow throughout process, especially with on-set with punch-ups and revisions. • Participated in development meetings with New Form and Refinery 29 to see project through pre-production to post. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Digital Assettes — Copywriter Vienna (remote) March 2018 — June 2018 • Wrote essays and digital content on personal growth and finances for web-site and social media presence
Nick Melvoin for School Board — Regional Field Director Los Angeles, CA March 2017 — May 16th, 2017 • Spoke on behalf of Nick Melvoin in community events and board meetings regarding policy initiatives and platform • Recruited & organized volunteers to strategize canvassing the Venice, Mar Vista, Marina Del Rey, Westchester areas
Jill Soloway – Assistant to Writer / Director Los Angeles, CA November 2012 – December 2012 • Assisted with personal daily tasks: errands, organizing calendar and to do list, planning screenings, etc. • Provided creative input on upcoming projects: proofreading, coverage, pitching ideas for punching up scripts.
Weeds – Writer’s Assistant Universal City, CA February 2012 – August 2012 • Researched extensive topics pertaining to season, conducting interviews with government lobbyists, fieldwork, etc. • Distributed and proofread official production scripts; wrote and maintained records of meetings and outlines.
NBC Page Burbank, CA January 2011 – January 2012 • Worked backstage at The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in 3 month assignment, assisting talent and stage manager. • Served in Guest Relations leading studio tours, processing mail and ticket requests, and answering phones.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT WORK Wilfred (March - July 2013), RuPaul’s Drag Race - Season 9 (August 2016, “Queen Talent Handler”), Man Seeking Woman (March - April 2014), You’re the Worst (May - June 2014), Web Therapy (2010)
EDUCATION USC, School of Cinematic Arts, Los Angeles, CA Class of 2021, Present Master of Fine Arts Selected Projects: Douglas Fairbanks is Haunting Me
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY Class of 2010, Graduated May 2009 Bachelor of Arts in Film Selected Coursework: Film Industry, Filmmaking, Dramatic Writing
New York University, New York, NY January 2009 – May 2009 Spring in New York Program Selected Coursework: Developing the Screenplay, Creative Writing
UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA February 2005 – February 2016 Selected Coursework: Creating the Dynamic Scene, Documentary Filmmaking, Writing the Half Hour Comedy
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES The Webby Awards, Shitty Boyfriends was Honoree for Comedy: Long Form or Series 2016 Featured Joke Writer, The Ellen Show, The Huffington Post 2012 - 2013 Improv Student, UCB Theater NY/LA (Level 101 - 601, Sketch 101 - 201, Storytelling) / The Groundlings (Level 1) ’08 – ‘11 Stand Up Comedian/Host Improv Lab, Flappers, Fanatic Salon etc. (Perform at various venues in LA) ’11 – ‘18
VOLUNTEER WORK Katie Hill for Congress, Organized fundraisers, canvassed in Simi Valley/Santa Clarita June 2017 — Present Young Storytellers, Mentored 5th grade students in writing 5-page screenplay, performed for parents Feb 2017 - May 2018 Nick Melvoin for School Board, Canvassed neighborhoods in LA to get vote out for local election February - March 2017 SKILLS Computer: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Final Draft, AVID, ProTools, iMovie, 100+ WPM