Hello! I am a film producer currently on hiatus until next year. Having completed my Master's degree in Communications with a focus on Journalism from Syracuse University, I excel at social media content production and management, copywriting, editing, journalistic writing, and more. I am a hobbyist podcaster with sharp instincts. I look forward to expanding on my skillset.…

Alyssa Donovan

Hello! I am a film producer currently on hiatus until next year. Having completed my Master's degree in Communications with a focus on Journalism from Syracuse University, I excel at social media content production and management, copywriting, editing, journalistic writing, and more. I am a hobbyist podcaster with sharp instincts. I look forward to expanding on my skillset.…

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Hello! I am a film producer currently on hiatus until next year. Having completed my Master’s degree in Communications with a focus on Journalism from Syracuse University, I excel at social media content production and management, copywriting, editing, journalistic writing, and more. I am a hobbyist podcaster with sharp instincts. I look forward to expanding on my skillset.

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English
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Work Experience

Temporary Social Media Consultant and Copywriter at Hellbent Cocktails
June 1, 2026 - Present
Participated in a two-day writer’s room led by Ellory Smith and Maggie Cann, discussing social media strategy for the Fall 2026 cocktail release; wrote comedic sketches and social media copy aligned with the brand image.
Co-Producer at They Know, MRC Entertainment, Dir. Bill Hader
January 1, 2026 - Present
Facilitated creative and logistical meetings across all departments during prep, shooting, and post; worked with the director on the script and on set to assure the story and the performances were streamlined and of superior quality; Made production decisions that contributed to the final product in order to ease director’s and line producer’s workload
Co-Producer at MRC Entertainment, Dir. Bill Hader
January 1, 2026 - Present
Facilitated creative and logistical meetings across all departments during prep, shooting, and post; collaborated with the director on the script and on-set performances to ensure smooth storytelling; made production decisions to ease director’s and line producer’s workload.
Co-Host, Producer, Editor at FOHO Podcast
September 1, 2025 - Present
Two college friends in vastly different places in life talk womanhood and pop culture.
Co-Host, Producer, Editor at Hang Out (FOHO) Podcast
September 1, 2025 - Present
Two college friends in vastly different places in life talk womanhood and pop culture
Showrunner’s Assistant and Writer’s Assistant at Barry (HBO)
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2025
The right-hand woman to Bill Hader on all things related to the Emmy Award-Winning show Barry on HBO; Actively took notes, collaborated, and pitched ideas in the writer’s room
Showrunner’s Assistant and Writer’s Assistant at Barry Season 3 and 4, HBO
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2026
Right-hand to Bill Hader on all things related to Barry on HBO; actively took notes, collaborated, and pitched ideas in the writer’s room.
Temporary EA in the TV Production, Casting, and HR Departments at Lionsgate
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Temporary executive assistant across TV production, casting and HR.
Creative Assistant to Producer, Writer, and Comedian at Two Hands Productions
June 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Assisted Selina Ringel in writing pitch documents, editing series’ bibles, and managing social media; designed posters and decks that artistically detailed comedy performances and television show pitches.
Executive Assistant at Lionsgate
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Temporary EA in the TV Production, Casting, and HR Departments
Executive Assistant at Lighthouse Management and Media
June 1, 2019 - Present
Executive Assistant to Margaret Riley, Manager and Producer
Temporary EA in TV Production, Casting, and HR Departments at Lionsgate
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Provided executive assistant support across TV production, casting, and HR teams.
Temporary EA to Margaret Riley, Manager and Producer at Lighthouse Management and Media
June 1, 2019 - Present
Executive assistant duties supporting a manager/producer; calendar and project coordination.
Part-Time Creative Assistant to Producer, Writer, and Comedian at Two Hands Productions
June 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Assisted Selina Ringel in writing pitch documents, editing series’ bibles, and managing social media; designed posters and decks detailing comedy performances and television show pitches.
Assistant to Christie Smith, Co-Founder at Rise Management
July 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Assistant to President & Co-Founder at Rise Management
July 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Assisted Christie Smith in rolling calls, managing calendars, and tracking projects for high-volume clients including Vanessa Bayer, Hilary Winston, Nick Kroll, and Nathan Fielder, amongst others.
Assistant to Paul Rosicker, SVP of Talent at The Gersh Agency
April 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Administrative support in talent management, coordinating communications and calendar logistics.
Temporary Writer’s Assistant at Four by Two Films
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Wrote and assisted on development materials; contributed to pitch documents and bible editing.
Monologue Intern at CONAN on TBS
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Monologue intern supporting production and writers’ room tasks.
Development Intern at Four by Two Films
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
Development intern supporting writers and producers in script development and project research.
Co-Host, Producer, Editor at Mothership Podcast
January 1, 2015 - Present
Through the lens of two industry professionals, alien movies are broken down to layman terms. Like if Giggly Squad got locked in the Criterion Closet and spun around a few times

Education

Masters in Communications (Concentration in Journalism) at Syracuse University Online
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2016
Summer program at Academy of Performing Arts for Film and Television Prague, Czech Republic
January 11, 2030 - June 11, 2026
Master of Communications, concentration in Journalism at Syracuse University Online
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2016
Master's in Communications, concentration in Journalism at Syracuse University Online
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Minor: Business Management at Emerson College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2016

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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