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I am Gilson Lubin, an award-winning television writer, producer, and stand-up comedian with over two decades of experience creating hit content for major North American networks like MTV, CBC, and CTV. I specialize in script development, show creation, and punch-up writing, bringing strong comedic timing and a deep understanding of audience demographics to every project.
My work spans writer’s rooms, live segment production, and development consulting. I translate brand identities into high-rating comedy and engaging digital content, always delivering under tight deadlines with a collaborative, friendly approach.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Roster Stand-Up Comedian at Yuk Yuk’s International
January 1, 2002 - PresentDeliver nightly stand-up performances across national club networks, honing real-time audience engagement and timing. Develop and punch up original material weekly under tight deadlines.
Staff Writer / Contributing Writer at CBC Television
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2015Draft monologue jokes, guest intros, and topical segments for The Hour/George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight; contribute sketches and satire for Air Farce; write and structure comedic debate segments for The Debaters, adapting timing to various performers.
Segment Producer/Writer/VJ at MTV Canada / Bell Media
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010Co-created, wrote, and hosted daily live segments on MTV Live; produced MTV Word From The Street as producer, writer, and editor, managing segments from pitch to final broadcast.
Character Writer at Epitome Pictures / MuchMusic
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Contributed to character development and script breakdowns for The LA Complex, a drama/comedy series.
Script Consultant / Development Writer at Independent Production
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Punch up dialogue and refine episodic structure on Playing With Crayons; developed original show concepts and treatments following a Spike TV development deal win.
Stand-Up Comedian at Yuk Yuk’s International
January 1, 2002 - PresentDeliver nightly comedic performances across national club networks, honing real-time audience engagement and comedic timing. Develop, test, and punch up original written material weekly under tight creative deadlines.
Education
Diploma at Humber College Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001High School Diploma at Eastern High School of Commerce
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Diploma in Creative Writing and Performance at Humber College Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001High School Diploma at Eastern High School of Commerce
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Qualifications
Brian Linehan Comedy Writing and Performance Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026Gemini Award for Best Talk Series (MTV Live)
January 1, 2008 - June 2, 2026Spike TV Development Deal (Just For Laughs, Spike The Mic)
January 1, 2004 - June 2, 2026Nominee, Premier’s Award for Graduates of Ontario Colleges
January 1, 2006 - June 2, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Telecommunications
Experience Level
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