Hi, I'm Alison Roi, a documentary journalist and content developer. I create content for television and web in collaboration with French and international productions. I'm passionate about research and storytelling, and I love developing diverse documentaries — true crime, historical portraits, investigations, social issues, and pop culture. I'm curious and rigorous, and I strive to craft accessible, solid, and compelling stories that resonate with everyone, from general audiences to specialized platforms. On every project, I bring rigorous research, a collaborative mindset, and a focus on storytelling that connects with audiences. Whether it's investigative work, historical portraits, or feature-length documentaries, I aim to illuminate complex topics with clarity and empathy.

Alison Roi

Hi, I'm Alison Roi, a documentary journalist and content developer. I create content for television and web in collaboration with French and international productions. I'm passionate about research and storytelling, and I love developing diverse documentaries — true crime, historical portraits, investigations, social issues, and pop culture. I'm curious and rigorous, and I strive to craft accessible, solid, and compelling stories that resonate with everyone, from general audiences to specialized platforms. On every project, I bring rigorous research, a collaborative mindset, and a focus on storytelling that connects with audiences. Whether it's investigative work, historical portraits, or feature-length documentaries, I aim to illuminate complex topics with clarity and empathy.

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Hi, I’m Alison Roi, a documentary journalist and content developer. I create content for television and web in collaboration with French and international productions. I’m passionate about research and storytelling, and I love developing diverse documentaries — true crime, historical portraits, investigations, social issues, and pop culture. I’m curious and rigorous, and I strive to craft accessible, solid, and compelling stories that resonate with everyone, from general audiences to specialized platforms.

On every project, I bring rigorous research, a collaborative mindset, and a focus on storytelling that connects with audiences. Whether it’s investigative work, historical portraits, or feature-length documentaries, I aim to illuminate complex topics with clarity and empathy.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Scriptwriter - Content Developer at YouTube Channels
January 1, 2020 - Present
Involved in documentary research, visual research, storyboarding, and script writing for various channels such as Beyond Facts, Unseen, Bad Things: True Crime, Life Stories. Also contributed to podcast documentary research, video editing, and visual research for The Military Guardian’s Podcast and The Legacy Project.
Documentary Development Executive at Goyaves
December 31, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Conducted multi-genre documentary script analysis and development, in-depth research for films/series, writing coordination, editorial support for international co-productions, and production assistance. Authored several documentaries in development including Falklands, AI control, and Trance.
Production Assistant at Commune Image Media
December 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Assisted on the documentary collection Putiphar’s Travel Guide for multiple platforms including Prime Video, Museum TV, Canal+, and Apple TV France. Responsibilities included documentary and archival research, voice-over writing, location scouting in France and Europe, interview filming assistance, and production support.
Production/Director Assistant at Fantascope Production
December 31, 2018 - July 30, 2025
Provided writing and development support for a feature documentary about ecology in Lebanon. Conducted casting participant management, English/French interviews, and participated in funding research.
Investigative Journalist at Giraf Production
December 31, 2018 - July 30, 2025
Performed investigation work, press reviews, episode treatments for fiction series, and supported research and production on films including Children of Abused Women and Mont Saint Michel.
Production/Director Assistant at Cosmopolitis Production
December 31, 2017 - July 30, 2025
Development assistant for a feature documentary about international justice directed by Philippe Rouquier.
PR Assistant at Editions Casterman
December 31, 2016 - July 30, 2025
Lifestyle Journalist at Maze Magazine
December 31, 2016 - July 30, 2025
Freelance Scriptwriter - Content Developer at Self-employed / Various YouTube channels
January 1, 2020 - Present
Documentary research, visual research/storyboarding, and script writing for YouTube channels and factual content. Collaborated with Beyond Facts (YTMG LTD) and Unseen (Goalcast) for audiences of 600k+ and 1M+ subscribers.
PR Assistant at Editions Casterman
December 31, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Assisted in public relations activities, media outreach and event coordination.
Lifestyle Journalist at Maze Magazine
December 31, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Wrote lifestyle features and contributed to magazine content.
Cultural Mediator at Musée Libération Leclerc-Moulin
January 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Cultural mediation and engagement activities.
Development Executive | Documentary Development at Goyaves
January 1, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Writing and development support for feature documentary projects; investigation, press reviews, episode treatments for fiction series.
Production/Director Assistant at Cosmopolitis Production
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Assisted production and direction on projects.
Production Assistant at Commune Image Media
January 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Production assistance for The Legacy Project and related projects (2018-2019).
Production/Director Assistant at Fantascope Production
January 1, 2018 - September 9, 2025
Assisting production and direction on projects (2018).
Freelance Scriptwriter - Content Developer at Self-employed / YouTube Channels (Beyond Facts, Unseen)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Documentary research, visual research/storyboarding, and script writing for YouTube channels Beyond Facts and Unseen; developing factual content for TV and web projects.
Documentary Development Executive at Goyaves
December 31, 2025 - September 9, 2025
Writing and development assistant for a feature documentary about ecology in Lebanon by director and journalist Carmen Labaki.
Production/Director Assistant at Cosmopolitis Production
December 31, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Production and director assistant on multi-genre documentary projects, providing coordination, research, and on-location support.
Production Assistant at Commune Image Media
December 31, 2019 - September 9, 2025
General production assistance, archival research and on-set support for documentary projects.
Production/Director Assistant at Fantascope Production
December 31, 2018 - September 9, 2025
Production and director assistant on various projects.
PR Assistant at Editions Casterman
December 31, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Public relations and communications support for publications and programs.
Lifestyle Journalist at Maze Magazine
December 31, 2016 - September 9, 2025
Lifestyle journalism with contributions across features and interviews.
Cultural Mediator at Musée Libération Leclerc-Moulin
December 31, 2024 - September 9, 2025
Cultural mediation activities, facilitating visitor engagement and education about the museum’s collection and history.
Investigative Journalist at Giraf Production (The Military Guardian’s Podcast)
December 31, 2018 - September 9, 2025
Participated in casting participants; English/French interviews; funding research and editorial support for investigative documentaries.
Production Assistant at Commune Image Media
December 31, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Production support for documentary projects including archival research and on-set coordination.
Freelance Scriptwriter - Content Developer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Documentary research, visual research and storyboarding, and script writing for YouTube channels, including Beyond Facts (YTMG LTD) with 600k+ subscribers and Unseen (Goalcast True Crime) with 1M+ subscribers.
Documentary Development Executive at Goyaves
January 1, 2025 - October 14, 2025
Writing and development assistant for a feature documentary about ecology in Lebanon by director and journalist Carmen Labaki. Additional tasks included investigation, press reviews, and episode treatments for a fiction series.
Production/Director Assistant at Cosmopolitis Production
January 1, 2017 - October 14, 2025
Multi-genre documentary script analysis and development; in-depth research for films/series; writing coordination; editorial support for international co-productions; production assistance.
Production Assistant at Commune Image Media
January 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
The Legacy Project - The Military Guardian; production/director assistance; interview filming, location scouting, and production support.

Education

MA at Université La Sorbonne – Paris 4
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
International Master at Università Cattolica del Sacre Cuore di Milano
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
BA at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
MA in Screenwriting and Production for Film and Television at Université La Sorbonne – Paris 4
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
International Master in Screenwriting and Production at Università Cattolica del Sacre Cuore di Milano
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
BA in Communication and Journalism at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
MA Screenwriting and Production for Film and Television at Université La Sorbonne – Paris 4
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
International Master in Screenwriting and Production at Università Cattolica del Sacre Cuore di Milano
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
BA Communication and Journalism at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
MA Screenwriting and Production for Film and Television at Université La Sorbonne – Paris 4
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
International Master in Screenwriting and Production at Università Cattolica del Sacre Cuore di Milano
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
BA Communication and Journalism at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Travel & Hospitality