I am Mackenzie Kalish, a third-generation author and screenwriter with deep roots in Film/TV. After earning my BFA in Screenwriting from Chapman University’s Dodge School of Film, I published my first novel, Butterflies, while working as a Digital Producer for AwesomenessTV and Worldstar Hip Hop. My experience with multi-channel networks paved the way for my role at DanceOn as the Director of Music, where I led brand partnerships and managed viral music and dance campaigns across digital and social platforms. Today, I run STRYTME, a creative consultancy I founded to collaborate with diverse clients on projects involving music, digital content, and storytelling. I have worked with partners like Concrete Media, Nickelodeon, and Highlights Magazine, expanding into innovative areas such as original programming development for FAST Channels and AI strategy. My current projects include writing and producing for Nickelodeon, Boxworks Media, Thrill One, and others.

Mackenzie A. Kalish

I am Mackenzie Kalish, a third-generation author and screenwriter with deep roots in Film/TV. After earning my BFA in Screenwriting from Chapman University’s Dodge School of Film, I published my first novel, Butterflies, while working as a Digital Producer for AwesomenessTV and Worldstar Hip Hop. My experience with multi-channel networks paved the way for my role at DanceOn as the Director of Music, where I led brand partnerships and managed viral music and dance campaigns across digital and social platforms. Today, I run STRYTME, a creative consultancy I founded to collaborate with diverse clients on projects involving music, digital content, and storytelling. I have worked with partners like Concrete Media, Nickelodeon, and Highlights Magazine, expanding into innovative areas such as original programming development for FAST Channels and AI strategy. My current projects include writing and producing for Nickelodeon, Boxworks Media, Thrill One, and others.

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I am Mackenzie Kalish, a third-generation author and screenwriter with deep roots in Film/TV. After earning my BFA in Screenwriting from Chapman University’s Dodge School of Film, I published my first novel, Butterflies, while working as a Digital Producer for AwesomenessTV and Worldstar Hip Hop. My experience with multi-channel networks paved the way for my role at DanceOn as the Director of Music, where I led brand partnerships and managed viral music and dance campaigns across digital and social platforms.

Today, I run STRYTME, a creative consultancy I founded to collaborate with diverse clients on projects involving music, digital content, and storytelling. I have worked with partners like Concrete Media, Nickelodeon, and Highlights Magazine, expanding into innovative areas such as original programming development for FAST Channels and AI strategy. My current projects include writing and producing for Nickelodeon, Boxworks Media, Thrill One, and others.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Music at DanceOn
January 1, 2023 - August 30, 2025
Initially brought in as the Director of A&R, oversaw the company's Music IP Investment Fund by identifying, signing, and building digital media campaigns around rising tracks and artists. Promoted to Director of Music overseeing all Music Supervision, Licensing, and Sales, liaising artist and label partnerships across branded campaigns on social and web. Collaborated directly with the VP of Brand Partnerships to ideate, orchestrate, and execute high-level corporate RFPs for products, film/TV titles, tech, and more.
Project Manager at Tunesmap
January 1, 2018 - August 30, 2025
Started as Content Curator and Urban Research Specialist focusing on Artist Relations and content ingestion. Promoted to Project Manager overseeing curatorial staff and building out TunesMap’s Content Partner Network including Universal Music Group, Amazon, Apple, and The New York Times. Contributed to Sonos-partnered launch in 2017.
Digital Producer at AwesomenessTV
January 1, 2015 - August 30, 2025
Worked as one of the first 50 employees managing network talent relations and digital production.
Writer + Script Supervisor at Worldstar Hip Hop
January 1, 2014 - August 30, 2025
Part of a six-person remote team ideating, developing, and producing original short-form comedy sketches as a Writer and Script Supervisor.
Founder / CEO at STRYTME
January 1, 2023 - Present
Launched STRYTME as a creative consultancy working with clients on music, digital, and storytelling projects as Writer, Creative Producer, Story Editor, and Production Manager. Collaborated with partners like Concrete Media, Nickelodeon, and Highlights Magazine on innovative projects including original programming development for FAST Channels and AI strategy.
Director of Music at DanceOn
January 1, 2023 - August 30, 2025
Initially brought in as Director of A&R, managing the Music IP Investment Fund by identifying and signing rising tracks and artists, and building digital media campaigns. Promoted to Director of Music, overseeing Music Supervision, Licensing, and Sales. Liaised with Artist and Label Partnerships for branded campaigns across social and web platforms. Collaborated directly with VP of Brand Partnerships on high-level corporate RFPs for products, film/TV titles, and tech.
Project Manager at Tunesmap
January 1, 2018 - August 30, 2025
Started as Content Curator and Urban Research Specialist focused on Artist Relations, overseeing content ingestion efforts with artist and label teams. Promoted to Project Manager, leading curatorial staff and expanding TunesMap’s Content Partner Network, including Universal Music Group, Amazon, Apple, and The New York Times. Led Sonos-partnered launch in 2017.
Digital Producer at AwesomenessTV
January 1, 2015 - August 30, 2025
Served as a digital content producer involved in network operations, talent liaison, and supporting original content production.
Writer + Script Supervisor at Worldstar Hip Hop
January 1, 2014 - August 30, 2025
Member of a six-person remote team developing and producing original short-form comedy sketches as writer and script supervisor.
Founder / CEO at STRYTME
January 1, 2023 - Present
Launched STRYTME as a creative consultancy to collaborate with clients on music, digital storytelling, and production management. Worked with Concrete Media, Nickelodeon, and Highlights Magazine on innovative projects in original programming, AI strategy, and more.

Education

BFA at Chapman University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
High School Diploma at Champs Charter High School for the Arts
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
BFA at Chapman University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
High School Diploma at CHAMPS Charter High School for the Arts
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education