Northumbrian writer and screenwriter with experience across film, radio, television and online. Selected for Oscar-qualifying festival consideration and published writing spanning tech, consumer advice and local interest. Recent work includes co-writing and producing short films, delivering broadcast writing for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Scotland, and producing comedy content online. Comfortable working remotely against tight briefs and deadlines, and collaborative by nature.

Her ries Anderton

Northumbrian writer and screenwriter with experience across film, radio, television and online. Selected for Oscar-qualifying festival consideration and published writing spanning tech, consumer advice and local interest. Recent work includes co-writing and producing short films, delivering broadcast writing for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Scotland, and producing comedy content online. Comfortable working remotely against tight briefs and deadlines, and collaborative by nature.

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Northumbrian writer and screenwriter with experience across film, radio, television and online. Selected for Oscar-qualifying festival consideration and published writing spanning tech, consumer advice and local interest.

Recent work includes co-writing and producing short films, delivering broadcast writing for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Scotland, and producing comedy content online. Comfortable working remotely against tight briefs and deadlines, and collaborative by nature.

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Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

Writer/Producer (Short Film) at The Old Man & The Thief
February 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Wrote and produced the short film. Worked with a small team of creatives and managed collaboration across the writing and production phases. The project was pre-selected for Oscar-qualifying festival consideration at Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival.
Satirical Tech Blog Writer at Wall Street Memes
September 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote for a satirical technology blog (US-focused), producing posts in an established tone of voice. Focus included research, clarity, and audience-appropriate formatting for online publication.
Writer at The News Quiz (writers’ pool)
June 1, 2024 - Present
Worked in the writers’ room and contributed to developing material, observing jokes progress from research through to production. Experience aligned with broadcast timing, editorial processes and comedic pacing.
Writer (writers’ pool) at Breaking the News, BBC Radio Scotland
May 1, 2024 - Present
Provided writing support as part of the Breaking the News writers’ pool, with experience collaborating in a newsroom environment and contributing to scripted radio segments.
Tech Blog Writer (US English) at ProtoPie
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Produced US English technical blog content for a software/product-focused company. Work included briefing, research, SEO-minded writing, and maintaining consistency with brand voice.
Tour Guide / Interactor at Warner Bros. Studio Tour
September 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Worked as an ‘Interactor’ at the Making of Harry Potter. Delivered speeches to 200+ people and supported live visitor experiences within a major studio environment.
Writer/Producer (Short Film) at The Daisy Crown
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023
Co-wrote and produced the short film, collaborating closely with a small creative team. Built a development and production workflow suited to a small team, contributing to story execution through to the finished short.
Screenwriter (Police Thriller) at LA-based Producer
November 1, 2020 - March 1, 2021
First paid screenwriting assignment: wrote a police thriller for an LA-based producer. Coordinated fully remotely, worked to a tight brief with daily deadlines and responded to precise feedback.
TV Pilot Writer (Multi-character, branching narrative) at Quantum Gods
January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Wrote a sci-fi TV writing sample featuring a multi-character, branching narrative. The sample earned finalist placement for the International Emmys Sir Peter Ustinov Scriptwriting Award 2020.
Estate Agent Magazine Writer at Sanderson Young
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Wrote feature articles for an estate agent magazine, covering tech, shopping, consumer advice and local-interest pieces. Responsibilities included in-depth research, SEO awareness, interviewing, writing to a brief, and matching an established tone of voice.
Feature Article Writer (Local Interest Magazine) at ReadMe Haltwhistle
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Wrote local-interest features including tech, consumer advice and community-focused coverage. Required researching topics, writing to brief, conducting interviews, and ensuring SEO-friendly structure and style.
Freelance Studio/Location Assistant at Various TV and Feature Film Productions
May 1, 2016 - March 1, 2021
Supported studio and location operations for multiple productions including ‘The Batman’, ‘Star Wars IX’ and ‘Annihilation’. Managed long hours, helped coordinate a team, and liaised with other departments.

Education

BA Film and Television Production (First Class Honours) at University of Westminster
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Professional Services