I have fifteen years of experience in Hollywood at companies such as Anonymous Content, Amblin Television and on a slew of television shows that aired/streamed on Amazon, AMC, HBO, Fox (including one for ABC Studios on Fox) and NBC. Most recently, I was an Executive Story Editor on HBO’s WINNING TIME. I’m a working writer in both feature films and television with representation at WME and Rain Management. I also have a BFA from NYU and an MFA in screenwriting from Columbia University.

Benjamin Klein

I have fifteen years of experience in Hollywood at companies such as Anonymous Content, Amblin Television and on a slew of television shows that aired/streamed on Amazon, AMC, HBO, Fox (including one for ABC Studios on Fox) and NBC. Most recently, I was an Executive Story Editor on HBO’s WINNING TIME. I’m a working writer in both feature films and television with representation at WME and Rain Management. I also have a BFA from NYU and an MFA in screenwriting from Columbia University.

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I have fifteen years of experience in Hollywood at companies such as Anonymous Content, Amblin Television and on a slew of television shows that aired/streamed on Amazon, AMC, HBO, Fox (including one for ABC Studios on Fox) and NBC. Most recently, I was an Executive Story Editor on HBO’s WINNING TIME. I’m a working writer in both feature films and television with representation at WME and Rain Management. I also have a BFA from NYU and an MFA in screenwriting from Columbia University.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Story Editor (Writer) at Winning Time (HBO / Hyperobject Industries)
October 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Writer on staff, collaborated on breaking the stories for every episode of seasons 1 & 2. Compiled copious research to find compelling incidents to dramatize. Assisted with producing and production rewrites.
Writers’ Assistant at The Terror: Infamy (AMC / Scott Free)
May 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Took detailed notes of all story discussions in the writers’ room. Compiled scenarios, dialogue and other details into comprehensive beat sheets for each episode. Co-wrote Episode 206; Was on set and in prep for entire episode.
Writers’ Assistant at Unt. Max Borenstein Game of Thrones Spinoff ( HBO )
April 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Took detailed notes of all story discussions in the writers’ room. Compiled scenarios, dialogue and other details into comprehensive beat sheets for each episode.
Writers’ Assistant (Series) / Showrunner’s Assistant (Pilot) at The Brave (NBC/UTV/Keshet)
October 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Assisted Creator/Showrunner with pilot production & series preparations, including reading and evaluating numerous staffing samples. Took detailed notes of all story discussions in the writers’ room. Compiled scenarios, dialogue and other details into comprehensive beat sheets for each episode. Gathered and logged research – primarily dealing with military organization & technology, and geopolitical foes & complications.
Writers’ Assistant at The Man in the High Castle (Amazon Studios /Scott Free)
September 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Took detailed notes of all story discussions under strenuous deadlines. Compiled comprehensive beat sheets for each episode. Assisted in historical research and its extrapolation to an alternate history timeline. Transitioned the Writers Room to Los Angeles, coordinating hiring of support staff and managing logistics with London.
Writers’ Assistant (Series) / Showrunner’s Assistant (Pilot) at Minority Report (FBC/ 20th TV/Paramount TV / Amblin TV)
November 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Assisted Creator/Showrunner with pilot production & series preparations, including reading and evaluating numerous staffing samples. Took detailed notes of all story discussions in the writers’ room. Compiled scenarios, dialogue and other details into comprehensive beat sheets for each episode. Gathered and logged research – primarily dealing with technology, science and futurist predictions.
Writers’ Assistant at Red Band Society (FBC/ABC Studios/Amblin TV)
December 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Took detailed notes of all story discussions in the writers’ room. Compiled scenarios, dialogue and other details into comprehensive beat sheets for each episode. Researched topics at the request of writers – medical subjects that could enhance a storyline.
Assistant to Darryl Frank (Co-President/Executive Producer) at Amblin Television
May 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Organized materials from the company’s shows and coordinated delivery of materials to executives and Steven Spielberg’s office. Transcribed notes from calls with network, studio and executives and organized notes into concise documents. Tracked production progress of current series and development, as well as competitive projects.
Assistant to Adam Shulman (Literary Manager/Producer) at Anonymous Content
July 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Read client written materials and submissions. Pitched original and adaptation ideas for feature film and television to management/production. Participated in development of spec screenplays for some clients.
Intern, Development at Marc Platt Productions
May 1, 2010 - October 8, 2025
Attended daily production meetings, discussed material and ideas, and reported on entertainment industry news. Covered books and screenplays, providing written and verbal coverage.
Intern, Development at New Line Cinema
December 1, 2009 - October 8, 2025
Covered books and screenplays, providing written and verbal coverage.
Intern, International Production Division at Sony Pictures Entertainment
December 1, 2008 - October 8, 2025
Wrote script coverage, ran errands and performed general office duties.
Executive Story Editor (Writer) at Winning Time
October 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
Writer on staff, collaborated on breaking the stories for every episode of seasons 1 & 2. Compiled copious research to find compelling incidents to dramatize. Assisted with producing and production rewrites.
Writers’ Assistant at The Terror: Infamy
May 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Took detailed notes of all story discussions in the writers’ room. Compiled scenarios, dialogue and other details into comprehensive beat sheets for each episode. Co-wrote Episode 206; Was on set and in prep for entire episode.
Writers’ Assistant at Unt. Max Borenstein Game of Thrones Spinoff
April 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Took detailed notes of all story discussions in the writers’ room. Compiled scenarios, dialogue and other details into comprehensive beat sheets for each episode.
Writers’ Assistant (Series) / Showrunner’s Assistant (Pilot) at The Brave
October 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Assisted Creator/Showrunner with pilot production & series preparations, including reading and evaluating numerous staffing samples. Took detailed notes of all story discussions in the writers’ room. Compiled scenarios, dialogue and other details into comprehensive beat sheets for each episode. Gathered and logged research – primarily dealing with military organization & technology, and geopolitical foes & complications.
Writers’ Assistant at The Man in the High Castle
September 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Took detailed notes of all story discussions under strenuous deadlines. Compiled comprehensive beat sheets for each episode. Assisted in historical research and its extrapolation to an alternate history timeline. Transitioned the Writers Room to Los Angeles, coordinating the hiring of all support staff; sole LA assistant for a dual London/LA Writers Room, coordinating communication with London and managing travel and calendars for EP/LA Head Writer.
Writers’ Assistant (Series) / Showrunner’s Assistant (Pilot) at Minority Report
November 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Assisted Creator/Showrunner with pilot production & series preparations, including reading and evaluating numerous staffing samples. Took detailed notes of all story discussions in the writers’ room. Compiled beat sheets for each episode. Gathered and logged research – primarily dealing with technology, science and futurist predictions.
Writers’ Assistant at Red Band Society
December 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Took detailed notes of all story discussions in the writers’ room. Compiled beat sheets for each episode. Researched topics at the request of writers – especially, but not solely medical subjects that could enhance a storyline.
Assistant to Darryl Frank (Co-President/Executive Producer) at Amblin Television
May 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Organized materials from company’s shows for the entire company and coordinated delivery of said materials to executives and Steven Spielberg’s office. Transcribed notes calls with network, studio and our executives and arranged notes into concise documents. Tracked production progress of current series and development, as well as competitive projects.
Assistant to Adam Shulman (Literary Manager/Producer) at Anonymous Content
July 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Read client written materials (screenplays, pilots, treatments) and submissions. Discussed with Adam and, at Adam’s request, to his clients directly. Pitched original and adaptation ideas for feature film and television both to Adam and at staff meetings to the management/production division. Participated in the development of spec screenplays for some of Adam’s clients.
Intern, Development at Marc Platt Productions
May 1, 2010 - October 8, 2025
Attended daily production meetings, discussed material and ideas, and reported on pertinent entertainment industry news. Covered numerous books and screenplays, providing both written and verbal coverage.
Intern, Development at New Line Cinema
December 1, 2009 - October 8, 2025
Covered numerous books and screenplays, providing both written and verbal coverage.
Intern, International Production Division at Sony Pictures Entertainment
December 1, 2008 - October 8, 2025
Wrote script coverage, ran errands and performed general office duties.
Executive Story Editor (Writer) at Winning Time
October 1, 2022 - October 8, 2025
On-staff writer for seasons 1 and 2; collaborated with showrunners to break stories for all episodes; conducted archival and historical research to inform dramatic incidents; assisted with producing and production rewrites
Writers Assistant at The Terror: Infamy (AMC/Scott Free)
May 1, 2019 - October 8, 2025
Took detailed notes of all story discussions in the writers room; compiled beat sheets for each episode; co-wrote Episode 206; on set and in prep for the entire episode
Writers Assistant at Untitled Max Borenstein Game of Thrones Spinoff (HBO)
April 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Took detailed notes of all story discussions; compiled beat sheets for each episode
Writers Assistant (Series) / Showrunner's Assistant (Pilot) at The Brave (NBC/UTV/Keshet)
October 1, 2017 - October 8, 2025
Assisted Creator/Showrunner with pilot production & series preparations; read and evaluated staffing samples; took detailed notes; compiled beat sheets; gathered and logged research on military orgs & technology
Writers Assistant at The Man in the High Castle (Amazon Studios/Scott Free)
September 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025
Took detailed notes of all story discussions under deadlines; compiled beat sheets; assisted with historical research and extrapolation to an alternate history timeline; transitioned the Writers Room to LA, coordinating hiring and logistics
Writers Assistant (Series) / Showrunner's Assistant (Pilot) at Minority Report (FBC/20th TV/Paramount TV/Amblin TV)
November 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Assisted with pilot production; took detailed notes; compiled beat sheets; gathered research on technology and futurist predictions
Writers Assistant at Red Band Society (FBC/ABC Studios/Amblin TV)
December 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Took notes; compiled beat sheets; researched medical topics for storytelling
Assistant to Darryl Frank (Co-President/Executive Producer) at Amblin Television
May 1, 2014 - October 8, 2025
Organized materials for the company; coordinated delivery to executives and Steven Spielberg's office; transcribed notes from calls; tracked production progress
Assistant to Adam Shulman (Literary Manager/Producer) at Anonymous Content
July 1, 2013 - October 8, 2025
Read client materials; pitched ideas; participated in development of scripts and projects
Intern, Development at Marc Platt Productions
May 1, 2010 - October 8, 2025
Attended production meetings; covered books and screenplays; reported on industry news
Intern, Development at New Line Cinema
December 1, 2009 - October 8, 2025
Covered books and screenplays; provided written and verbal coverage
Intern, International Production Division at Sony Pictures Entertainment
December 1, 2008 - October 8, 2025
Wrote script coverage; ran errands; general office duties

Education

MFA at Columbia University, School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
BA in Screenwriting (Minor in History) at New York University, Gallatin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
MFA, Film Division at Columbia University, School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
BA, Screenwriting, Minor in History at New York University, Gallatin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
MFA at Columbia University, School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
BA at New York University, Gallatin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Writers Guild Awards – Nominee for The Terror: Infamy
February 1, 2020 - October 8, 2025
Austin Film Festival – Second Round Finalist, AMC Original Pilot Screenplay Competition
September 1, 2015 - October 8, 2025
Austin Film Festival – Second Round Finalist, AMC Original Pilot Screenplay Competition
September 1, 2016 - October 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment