Dalton A. Mosley

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Opinion Writer at T&C Media, Otterbein University Ohio
May 31, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Developed the Opinion Column on the college news website by writing argumentative essays on topics relevant to Otterbein and the greater Westerville, Ohio community such as Senate Bill-1. Conducted thorough background research navigating internet databases and analyzing data, managing primary sources including interviews, books, and articles. Consistently produced six hundred word articles with strict 72 hour turnaround times.
Lead Writer at Otterbein Playwright’s Collective, Abbey Theater Dublin, Ohio
June 30, 2024 - July 24, 2025
Organized and led a team of three other writers to complete a 38-page manuscript of a one-act stage play within three weeks. Attended three rehearsals per week and noted aspects of the script needing revision to accommodate actors' strengths and weaknesses. Edited and revised up to five drafts to produce a refined final edition within 48 hour deadlines.
Editorial Intern at Spellbound Publishing House LLC
May 31, 2024 - July 24, 2025
Provided developmental edits, line edits, and copy edits on up to three longform fiction manuscripts per month specializing in fantasy, science fiction, and romance. Assisted in portfolio development for aspiring authors through manuscript reviews, edits, and resume coaching.
Script Writing Intern at Jean Doumanian Productions
September 1, 2025 - Present
Tasked with writing up script coverage on a multitude of scripts including screenplays for film & television and stage plays within 48 hour deadlines; required to participate in screenings of produced projects hosted by Jean Doumanian herself as well as sit-in with A-list actors such as Bradley Cooper, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, etc.
Opinion Writer at T&C Media, Otterbein University
May 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Developed the Opinion Column on the college news website by writing argumentative essays on topics relevant to Otterbein and the greater Westerville, Ohio community such as Senate Bill-1.
Lead Writer at Otterbein Playwrights Collective, Abbey Theater
June 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Organized and led a team of three other writers to complete a 38-page manuscript of a one-act stage play within three weeks. Attended three rehearsals per week and noted what aspects of the script (writing, pacing, etc.) needed to be changed to accommodate the strengths and weaknesses of the actors. Edited and revised up to five different drafts of the manuscript to produce the most complete, refined edition possible within 48 hour deadlines.
Editorial Intern at Spellbound Publishing House LLC
May 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Provided developmental edits, line edits, copy edits, etc. on up to three long-form fiction manuscripts (200+ pages) submitted by indie authors specializing in fantasy, science fiction, and romance. Assisted in the development of portfolios for aspiring authors through manuscript reviews, edits, and resume coaching.
Script Writing Intern at Jean Doumanian Productions
September 1, 2025 - Present
Tasked with writing up script coverage on a multitude of scripts including screenplays for film & television and stage plays, within 48-hour deadlines, for production consideration by the studio. Participated in screenings hosted by Jean Doumanian and sat in with A-list actors such as Bradley Cooper, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, among others. Read up to five full-length scripts (60–80 pages) submitted by credited writers such as Tony Award nominee Ethan Slater.
Opinion Writer at T & C Media, Otterbein University
May 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Developed the Opinion Column on the college news website by writing argumentative essays on topics relevant to Otterbein and the greater Westerville, Ohio community such as Senate Bill-1.
Lead Writer at Otterbein Playwright’s Collective, Abbey Theater
June 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Organized and led a team of three other writers to complete a 38-page manuscript of a one-act stage play within three weeks. Attended three rehearsals per week and noted what aspects of the script (writing, pacing, etc.) needed to be changed to accommodate the strengths and weaknesses of the actors. Edited and revised up to five different drafts to produce the most complete, refined edition possible within 48-hour deadlines.
Editorial Intern at Spellbound Publishing House LLC
May 1, 2024 - October 8, 2025
Provided developmental edits, line edits, copy edits, etc. on up to three long-form fiction (200+ pages) manuscripts submitted by indie authors specializing in fantasy, science fiction, and romance. Assisted in the development of portfolios for aspiring authors through manuscript reviews, edits, and resume coaching.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Otterbein University
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at Otterbein University
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Otterbein University, Westerville, Ohio
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies at Otterbein University, Westerville, Ohio
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing / Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies at Otterbein University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

Pat Mitzer Cassidy Memorial Award for Excellence in Writing
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Janet-Louise Roberts Award for Leadership in Otterbein’s Literary Magazine (Quiz and Quill)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Robert E. and Mary Elizabeth Cramer Endowed Award for Leadership and Excellence in the English Department
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Pat Mitz er Cassady Memorial Award for excellence in writing
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Janet-Louise Roberts Award for leadership in Otterbein's literary magazine, Quiz and Quill
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Robert E. and Mary Elizabeth Cramer Endowed Award for leadership and excellence in the English department
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other