Hi, I'm Danica Hričová—a Senior Creative Producer and Scriptwriter with 20+ years in scripted television. I specialize in long-running series, original IP development, and leading creative teams for major broadcasters. I've led flagship shows with outstanding ratings, strong market share, and international sales, including The Hospital, a domestic hit that has been sold to several international territories. I contribute as a writer and steer the creative team from concept through broadcast and multi-season continuation. I love building and guiding writers' rooms, shaping story arcs, collaborating on casting, and ensuring tonal consistency across seasons. My focus is turning ideas into compelling, scalable IP and expanding successful projects across markets and formats.

Danica Hričová

Hi, I'm Danica Hričová—a Senior Creative Producer and Scriptwriter with 20+ years in scripted television. I specialize in long-running series, original IP development, and leading creative teams for major broadcasters. I've led flagship shows with outstanding ratings, strong market share, and international sales, including The Hospital, a domestic hit that has been sold to several international territories. I contribute as a writer and steer the creative team from concept through broadcast and multi-season continuation. I love building and guiding writers' rooms, shaping story arcs, collaborating on casting, and ensuring tonal consistency across seasons. My focus is turning ideas into compelling, scalable IP and expanding successful projects across markets and formats.

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Hi, I’m Danica Hričová—a Senior Creative Producer and Scriptwriter with 20+ years in scripted television. I specialize in long-running series, original IP development, and leading creative teams for major broadcasters. I’ve led flagship shows with outstanding ratings, strong market share, and international sales, including The Hospital, a domestic hit that has been sold to several international territories. I contribute as a writer and steer the creative team from concept through broadcast and multi-season continuation.

I love building and guiding writers’ rooms, shaping story arcs, collaborating on casting, and ensuring tonal consistency across seasons. My focus is turning ideas into compelling, scalable IP and expanding successful projects across markets and formats.

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Language

English
Fluent
Slovak
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative Producer, Editor-in-Chief, Scriptwriter at TV JOJ / Slovenská produkčná, a.s.
January 1, 2014 - Present
Creative lead responsible for end-to-end development and production of scripted television series, from original concept through broadcast and multi-season continuation. Led creative teams, coordinated writers’ rooms, supervised scripts, story arcs, casting collaboration, and tone consistency. Notable flagship project: The Hospital (2022–present) – a major domestic hit sold to multiple international territories. Served as Creative Producer and Lead Writer, guiding the creative direction and contributing as a writer.
Creative Producer, Dramaturg, Scriptwriter at CME / TV Markíza
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Developed and produced multiple scripted series; dramaturgical oversight, scriptwriting, writers’ room leadership, and collaboration with casting and production teams. Contributed to shows such as Only Love, Plump Luck, Hot Blood, Taste of Love, and others.
Dramaturg – Non-Fiction at RTVS
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Dramaturgical work for non-fiction programming, coordinating content and ensuring editorial standards.
Dramaturg, Reporter, Scriptwriter at TV JOJ
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Dramaturg, reporter, and scriptwriter across multiple programs; contributed to content development and storylines.
Freelance Translator at English–Slovak
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
English–Slovak translation for various projects and materials.
Dramaturg at Nová scéna Theatre
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 2001
Dramaturg at Nová scéna Theatre (theatre production and development).
Production Assistant at TV Markíza
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Production Assistant supporting televised productions and coordination.
Production Assistant & Translator at DreamWorks Entertainment
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Production Assistant and Translator for feature film Peacemaker.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Drama at Academy of Performing Arts (VŠMU), Bratislava - Drama Faculty
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2001
GCSEs in Drama, Media, Art at Holland Park Comprehensive School, London
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Secondary Education at Evangelical Lyceum, Bratislava
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment