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I’m Jacqueline F. Donabedian, a screenwriter, copywriter, and researcher with 10+ years in the television and film industry. I specialize in character-driven storytelling, world-building, and thorough research across genres to create authentic, emotionally resonant narratives. My work spans freelance screenwriting for TV, pilots inspired by real-life stories, podcast scripting and production, and brand-driven storytelling through product integrations and ads. I collaborate closely with producers, writers, and creative teams to craft scripts, refine dialogue, and build immersive worlds.…I’m Jacqueline F. Donabedian, a screenwriter, copywriter, and researcher with 10+ years in the television and film industry. I specialize in character-driven storytelling, world-building, and thorough research across genres to create authentic, emotionally resonant narratives. My work spans freelance screenwriting for TV, pilots inspired by real-life stories, podcast scripting and production, and brand-driven storytelling through product integrations and ads. I collaborate closely with producers, writers, and creative teams to craft scripts, refine dialogue, and build immersive worlds.

Jacqueline F. Donabedian

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I’m Jacqueline F. Donabedian, a screenwriter, copywriter, and researcher with 10+ years in the television and film industry. I specialize in character-driven storytelling, world-building, and thorough research across genres to create authentic, emotionally resonant narratives. My work spans freelance screenwriting for TV, pilots inspired by real-life stories, podcast scripting and production, and brand-driven storytelling through product integrations and ads. I collaborate closely with producers, writers, and creative teams to craft scripts, refine dialogue, and build immersive worlds.…I’m Jacqueline F. Donabedian, a screenwriter, copywriter, and researcher with 10+ years in the television and film industry. I specialize in character-driven storytelling, world-building, and thorough research across genres to create authentic, emotionally resonant narratives. My work spans freelance screenwriting for TV, pilots inspired by real-life stories, podcast scripting and production, and brand-driven storytelling through product integrations and ads. I collaborate closely with producers, writers, and creative teams to craft scripts, refine dialogue, and build immersive worlds.

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I’m Jacqueline F. Donabedian, a screenwriter, copywriter, and researcher with 10+ years in the television and film industry. I specialize in character-driven storytelling, world-building, and thorough research across genres to create authentic, emotionally resonant narratives.

My work spans freelance screenwriting for TV, pilots inspired by real-life stories, podcast scripting and production, and brand-driven storytelling through product integrations and ads. I collaborate closely with producers, writers, and creative teams to craft scripts, refine dialogue, and build immersive worlds.

Skills

Copywriting

Script

Podcast Production

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Script

Expert

Podcast Production

Expert

Work Experience

Screenwriter at Self-employed / Freelance

January 1, 2017 - Present

Freelance screenwriter for television, podcast, and feature scripts; wrote and produced two episodes of Fire Country (CBS): 'False Alarm' and 'Fresh Start'; developed and revised a pilot; wrote episodes for Parcast's 'Medical Mysteries'; created product placement integrations for Lethal Weapon; co-hosted and produced the bi-weekly interview podcast 'Shotgun Brunch'.

Copywriter at Freelance

January 1, 2020 - Present

Creating voiceover scripts, digital ads, and blog posts for clients (Gantry TV, Redefine Marketing Group); co-wrote an Obesity PSA featured in People Magazine; edited and wrote articles for WeLikeLA.

Director of Research at Fire Country

July 1, 2022 - March 1, 2026

Crafted firefighter-centric stories; provided research for episodes; organized a team of firefighters and medical consultants; contributed to episodic prep meetings; set up informational sessions with diverse experts to authenticate stories.

Researcher at Grey’s Anatomy

May 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022

Pitched new medical cases; provided research for episodes; managed a team of doctors; arranged meetings with physicians to inform narratives.

Film Development at LUMA Pictures

January 1, 2019 - Present

Read and analyzed feature scripts aligned with the company’s mandate for potential option; recommended writers for projects and OWAs.

Development / Story Notes at Paramount Pictures

January 1, 2012 - May 1, 2016

Worked closely with filmmakers and talent; organized development meetings; provided in-depth story notes on drafts; read scripts and drafted notes; coordinated projects from development to release (e.g., Mission Impossible 5, Monster Trucks, Terminator Genisys, Star Trek Into Darkness, Selma, Anchorman 2); hired and managed interns.

Volunteer at InsideOUT Writers’ Retreat

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

Volunteer at juvenile detention centers.

Mentor at Koreh LA

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Mentor (Koreh LA) for youth mentorship programs.