Television screenwriter with over 15 years of experience spanning across several genres. Previous credits include AVERAGE JOE (Paramount+), ATYPICAL (Netflix), MR. IGLESIAS (Netflix), CRISTELA (ABC), LAST MAN STANDING (ABC), MALIBU COUNTRY (ABC).

D. J. Ryan

Television screenwriter with over 15 years of experience spanning across several genres. Previous credits include AVERAGE JOE (Paramount+), ATYPICAL (Netflix), MR. IGLESIAS (Netflix), CRISTELA (ABC), LAST MAN STANDING (ABC), MALIBU COUNTRY (ABC).

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Television screenwriter with over 15 years of experience spanning across several genres. Previous credits include AVERAGE JOE (Paramount+), ATYPICAL (Netflix), MR. IGLESIAS (Netflix), CRISTELA (ABC), LAST MAN STANDING (ABC), MALIBU COUNTRY (ABC).

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Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

Script Coordinator at Lopez vs Lopez - NBC
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Coordinated scripts and managed script versions, revisions, and delivery for Lopez vs Lopez (Episode: Debby Wolfe).
Writer at Average Joe - BET
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Wrote episodes #110 and #207 for Average Joe for BET. Collaborated with show leadership and episode production to deliver story and script work aligned with series continuity. (Episode credits include Robb Cullen).
Script Coordinator at Average Joe - BET
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Coordinated script materials and production workflow for Average Joe, supporting the writers room and episode production process (Episode: Robb Cullen).
Executive Story Editor at Mr. Iglesias - Netflix
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Provided executive story editing support for Mr. Iglesias, supporting writers room development and episode scripts to maintain tone, character, and plot continuity. (Episode: Robia Rashid).
Script Coordinator at Mr. Iglesias - Netflix
January 1, 2018 - Present
Supported script coordination and administrative flow for Mr. Iglesias, ensuring script materials were current for production and editorial needs (Episode: Kevin Hench).
Script Coordinator at Dear White People - Netflix / Lionsgate
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Coordinated script documentation and revisions for Dear White People to support episode production and continuity (Episode credits: Yvette Bowser / Justin Simien).
Script Coordinator at Atypical - Netflix / Sony
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Coordinated scripts and production-facing revisions for Atypical during series development (Episode: Robia Rashid).
Executive Story Editor at Atypical - Netflix / Sony
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Served as Executive Story Editor for Atypical, contributing to story development and script revisions across episodes. Worked with the series showrunner/editorial team (Episode: Robia Rashid).
Executive Story Editor at Cristela - ABC / 20th Century Fox TV
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Worked as part of the writing/editing team for Cristela with responsibilities supporting episode development and script drafts (Episode: Kevin Hench).
Staff Writer at Last Man Standing - ABC / 20th Century Fox TV
January 1, 2012 - Present
Wrote episode #311 titled “Elfie” for Last Man Standing, coordinating with episode production and maintaining established series voice and character arcs. (Episode: Tim Doyle).
Script Coordinator / Writers’ Assistant / Writers’ PA at Last Man Standing - ABC / 20th Century Fox TV
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Provided script coordination and assistant support for Last Man Standing across multiple cycles, supporting writers and production with administrative/script tasks (Episode: Tim Doyle / Kevin Abbott).
Writer at Malibu Country - ABC / ABC Studios
January 1, 2011 - Present
Wrote episode #112 titled “Based on a True Story” for Malibu Country, contributing story and script work consistent with series continuity. (Episode: Nastaran Dibai).

Education

B.A. Media Production : Writing for Film and Television at Emerson College
May 1, 2010 - July 24, 2026

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