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Hi, I’m Hayden Black—a 2 x Webby and Emmy-winning writer with 15+ years crafting scripts across TV, Web, radio, and digital. I created Hulu's first-ever half-hour streaming comedy that Mark Cuban personally licensed for HDNet the day it premiered. I've written UK TV (Mashed) and currently have a half-hour sitcom in development.…

Hayden Black

Writer, Voiceover Artist, Creative Director, +2

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Hi, I’m Hayden Black—a 2 x Webby and Emmy-winning writer with 15+ years crafting scripts across TV, Web, radio, and digital. I created Hulu's first-ever half-hour streaming comedy that Mark Cuban personally licensed for HDNet the day it premiered. I've written UK TV (Mashed) and currently have a half-hour sitcom in development.…

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Hayden Black—a 2 x Webby and Emmy-winning writer with 15+ years crafting scripts across TV, Web, radio, and digital. I created Hulu’s first-ever half-hour streaming comedy that Mark Cuban personally licensed for HDNet the day it premiered. I’ve written UK TV (Mashed) and currently have a half-hour sitcom in development.

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Work Experience

Creative Copywriter at Pocket FM

January 1, 2025 - Present

Scripted high-performing ads for Facebook, TikTok, YouTube; used CPI, CTR, and retention data to A/B test and optimize scripts.

Creative Director at America’s Strangest History (YouTube Channel)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Sole scriptwriter; 8x long-form episodes + 15 shorts monthly. Directed creative strategy from concept through analytics.

Scriptwriter / Editor at Bored Panda

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

As writer, I wrote numerous 20-minute YouTube episodes (millions of views each). As script-editor, strengthened storylines and metadata across the channel.

Copywriter at YouTube Originals, Google/MTP

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Optimized metadata for premieres with Will Smith, Elton John, Demi Lovato, Obama, Pope Francis. Helped Q4 2021 reach record: 1.3B views & 103M watch hours. Boosted views +78% through metadata & chaptering for 250+ titles.

Freelance Writer / SEO Blogger at Freelance / Self-employed

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Scripted corporate explainers for U.S. Army, Harvard, UN. Produced 4–5 blogs weekly for Radar Online & OK Magazine.

Copywriter / Strategist at Various (Google, Walmart, Intel, Spotify)

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Led campaigns and created award-winning infographics for Google, Walmart, Intel, Spotify. Wrote executive content for PepsiCo South America, McDonald’s, and AT&T.

Creative Director at America’s Strangest History

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Sole scriptwriter; 8x long-form episodes + 15 shorts monthly. Increased views by 52% and subscribers by 40%. Directed creative strategy from concept through analytics.

Scriptwriter/Editor at Bored Panda

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Wrote numerous 20-minute YouTube episodes (millions of views each). As script-editor, strengthened storylines and metadata across the channel.

Freelance Writer / SEO Blogger at Self-employed

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Scripted corporate explainers for U.S. Army, Harvard, UN. Produced 4–5 blogs weekly for Radar Online & OK Magazine.

Copywriter / Strategist at Google, Walmart, Intel, Spotify (and others)

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Led campaigns and created award-winning infographics for Google, Walmart, Intel, Spotify. Wrote executive content for PepsiCo South America, McDonald’s, and AT&T.