I'm Sydney Ross, a creative writer and development professional with extensive experience in the film and television industry. I love supporting writers in writers' rooms, developing concepts, and shaping stories through research, outlining, and collaborative storytelling. I bring a Millennial perspective with Gen Z fluency, staying in touch with current events, pop culture, and social media trends to inform fresh, accessible storytelling. I'm excited to contribute to bold projects and, one day, to create my own television show.

Sydney Ross

I'm Sydney Ross, a creative writer and development professional with extensive experience in the film and television industry. I love supporting writers in writers' rooms, developing concepts, and shaping stories through research, outlining, and collaborative storytelling. I bring a Millennial perspective with Gen Z fluency, staying in touch with current events, pop culture, and social media trends to inform fresh, accessible storytelling. I'm excited to contribute to bold projects and, one day, to create my own television show.

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I’m Sydney Ross, a creative writer and development professional with extensive experience in the film and television industry. I love supporting writers in writers’ rooms, developing concepts, and shaping stories through research, outlining, and collaborative storytelling.

I bring a Millennial perspective with Gen Z fluency, staying in touch with current events, pop culture, and social media trends to inform fresh, accessible storytelling. I’m excited to contribute to bold projects and, one day, to create my own television show.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Writers' Assistant to Bryan Cogman's Lazarus (Mini-Room) at Amazon MGM Studios
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020
Supported Bryan Cogman on Lazarus mini-room development; conducted detailed research and provided writers with outlines and comprehensive notes to inform story development. Coordinated materials and supported the writing team.
Writers’ PA on 'Dead to Me' (S1) at Netflix
May 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Writers' PA on Dead to Me S1; assisted the writing team with coverage, notes, and administrative tasks; helped prepare materials for writers and producers.
Writers’ PA on 'Game of Thrones' Spin-off (Mini-Room) at HBO Max
February 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
Wrote coverage and assisted with development; helped create world-building booklets and organized decks and outlines; supported showrunners and writers.
Assistant to TV Literary Partner Tim Phillips at United Talent Agency (UTA)
September 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018
Maintained consistent client contact and supported Tim Phillips in development activities; contributed to client relations, scheduling, and research.
Development Intern at TNT Originals
January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
Assisted development team with coverage, notes, and research; supported development of original projects for TNT Originals.
Development Intern at NBCUniversal
January 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Wrote coverage for drama pilots; assisted VP and EVP of Comedy Development; helped organize decks and outlines.
Development Intern at Sony Pictures Television
May 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Wrote coverage and supported development tasks; contributed to materials for pilots.

Education

at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
at Queen Mary University, London
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
at Exeter College, Oxford University
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment