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I am a recent graduate of the USC Annenberg School of Journalism and USC School of Dramatic Arts. I have experience working with a diverse range of media and entertainment companies in a variety of roles. I am passionate about the storytelling process, both through narrative projects, social media outreach, and journalism. I bring skills in script coverage, social media content creation, video and audio editing, and development assistance in theatrical production environments. I am eager to collaborate with professional businesses and expand my media and entertainment industry experience.…I am a recent graduate of the USC Annenberg School of Journalism and USC School of Dramatic Arts. I have experience working with a diverse range of media and entertainment companies in a variety of roles. I am passionate about the storytelling process, both through narrative projects, social media outreach, and journalism. I bring skills in script coverage, social media content creation, video and audio editing, and development assistance in theatrical production environments. I am eager to collaborate with professional businesses and expand my media and entertainment industry experience.

Arya Desai

Screenwriter, Writer, Assistant Producer, +1

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I am a recent graduate of the USC Annenberg School of Journalism and USC School of Dramatic Arts. I have experience working with a diverse range of media and entertainment companies in a variety of roles. I am passionate about the storytelling process, both through narrative projects, social media outreach, and journalism. I bring skills in script coverage, social media content creation, video and audio editing, and development assistance in theatrical production environments. I am eager to collaborate with professional businesses and expand my media and entertainment industry experience.…I am a recent graduate of the USC Annenberg School of Journalism and USC School of Dramatic Arts. I have experience working with a diverse range of media and entertainment companies in a variety of roles. I am passionate about the storytelling process, both through narrative projects, social media outreach, and journalism. I bring skills in script coverage, social media content creation, video and audio editing, and development assistance in theatrical production environments. I am eager to collaborate with professional businesses and expand my media and entertainment industry experience.

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I am a recent graduate of the USC Annenberg School of Journalism and USC School of Dramatic Arts. I have experience working with a diverse range of media and entertainment companies in a variety of roles. I am passionate about the storytelling process, both through narrative projects, social media outreach, and journalism.

I bring skills in script coverage, social media content creation, video and audio editing, and development assistance in theatrical production environments. I am eager to collaborate with professional businesses and expand my media and entertainment industry experience.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

President at Trojan Actors in Film and Television

May 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025

Served as president and member of USC TAFT, an organization for arts students interested in screen/TV work. Led weekly meetings, organized guest speaker events, and collaborated with the board.

Development Intern at Film Nation Entertainment

November 30, 2023 - September 3, 2025

Worked as an intern in the theatrical production department. Responsibilities included reading scripts, providing coverage and pitching material, attending staff meetings, and managing the front desk.

Staff Writer at USC Viterbi Magazine

May 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025

Official staff writer responsible for research, writing, and interviewing sources regularly. Collaborated with editors and the writing team to publish stories.

Personal Assistant to Dan Shaner and the School of Dramatic Arts Professional Development Center at USC School of Dramatic Arts

August 1, 2023 - Present

Managed emails, helped run SDA events, created forms and surveys, and coordinated with industry guests.

Marketing and Communications Intern at Women in Film LA

March 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025

Paid internship working in the communications department. Duties included using Google Suite to make spreadsheets, compiling research, attending regular departmental calls, and brainstorming social content ideas.

Staff Writer / Content Creator at Afro Puff Chronicles

August 31, 2021 - September 3, 2025

Regular staff writer and social media team member. Created infographics and video content for online use. Helped grow platform to 9,000 followers and collaborated with other online organizations.

Staff Writer (Lists) at ScreenRant Media

October 1, 2024 - Present

Responsible for researching, writing, and editing listicle articles about film and TV. Kept up to date with SEO keywords and hyperlinks.

Staff Writer / Content Creator at Gut Instinct Media

October 1, 2024 - Present

Writer and content creator for an online platform on TikTok and Instagram. Pitched, wrote, and edited own content utilizing Canva and Photoshop to generate graphics and add hyperlinks.

Assistant at Arya Desai

May 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025

Experience with script coverage, using Google Suite, Trello, Slack. Fundraising and marketing experience. Social media content creator/curator. Collaborated with professional businesses. Video and audio editing skills using Premiere and Adobe Audition. Canva design skills.