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I’m a creative copywriter and screenwriter with a background in television, digital media, sketch comedy, and satire. I’m especially strong at receiving creative feedback and delivering fast, high-quality revisions while protecting the intended tone and voice. I’ve worked on broadcast-ready scripts and episodic content, collaborating closely with researchers and production teams to tell compelling stories from complex, real-world events—plus I’ve written, directed, and produced comedy film projects for festivals and live audiences.…I’m a creative copywriter and screenwriter with a background in television, digital media, sketch comedy, and satire. I’m especially strong at receiving creative feedback and delivering fast, high-quality revisions while protecting the intended tone and voice. I’ve worked on broadcast-ready scripts and episodic content, collaborating closely with researchers and production teams to tell compelling stories from complex, real-world events—plus I’ve written, directed, and produced comedy film projects for festivals and live audiences.

Catherine Herbert

Screenplay Writer, Writer, Copywriter, +1

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I’m a creative copywriter and screenwriter with a background in television, digital media, sketch comedy, and satire. I’m especially strong at receiving creative feedback and delivering fast, high-quality revisions while protecting the intended tone and voice. I’ve worked on broadcast-ready scripts and episodic content, collaborating closely with researchers and production teams to tell compelling stories from complex, real-world events—plus I’ve written, directed, and produced comedy film projects for festivals and live audiences.…I’m a creative copywriter and screenwriter with a background in television, digital media, sketch comedy, and satire. I’m especially strong at receiving creative feedback and delivering fast, high-quality revisions while protecting the intended tone and voice. I’ve worked on broadcast-ready scripts and episodic content, collaborating closely with researchers and production teams to tell compelling stories from complex, real-world events—plus I’ve written, directed, and produced comedy film projects for festivals and live audiences.

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I’m a creative copywriter and screenwriter with a background in television, digital media, sketch comedy, and satire. I’m especially strong at receiving creative feedback and delivering fast, high-quality revisions while protecting the intended tone and voice.

I’ve worked on broadcast-ready scripts and episodic content, collaborating closely with researchers and production teams to tell compelling stories from complex, real-world events—plus I’ve written, directed, and produced comedy film projects for festivals and live audiences.

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Work Experience

Screenwriter at In Plane Sight (48 Hour Film Festival project)

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Wrote, directed, and produced the short comedy film In Plane Sight for the 48 Hour Film Festival. The film was an official selection at the 2024 Gimli Film Festival.

Screenwriter / Director / Producer at In Plane Sight (48 Hour Film Festival project)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Wrote, directed, and produced a short comedy film for the 48 Hour Film Festival. Led the creative process end-to-end (script to production and final delivery). The film was selected for the 2024 Gimli Film Festival.

Screenwriter at Black Watch Entertainment

January 1, 2024 - Present

Developed broadcast-ready television scripts through multiple revision cycles, working with researchers to create compelling, respectful narratives about complex and sensitive real-life events. Produced story iterations that balanced accuracy, tone, and audience clarity across episodes including “Bonnie Haim,” “Sierra Joughin,” “Peggy Gill,” and “Rossana Delgato.”

Social Media Copywriter at The DnD Improv Show

January 1, 2022 - Present

Maintains relationships with existing fans and attracts new ones by crafting concise and entertaining daily recaps of live shows over multi-performance, episodic runs. Delivers engaging material under tight deadlines while keeping pace with a constantly evolving improvised narrative.

Improviser at The DnD Improv Show and Soap Scum Improv

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Long-form improv performer creating character-driven, relationship-heavy storytelling in real time. Generates nuanced characters quickly and maintains audience engagement through continual adaptation during group brainstorming and performance.

Freelance Satirist at Hard Drive

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Wrote for an offshoot of The Hard Times focused on video game and geek culture. Worked with a separate editorial team, adapting to a distinct brand voice, audience, and editorial style.

Freelance Satirist at The Hard Times

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Wrote engaging pieces for an internationally recognized satirical publication focused on punk music and culture. Collaborated with editors to create concise, punchy headlines and audience-focused articles across AP news style, blog, and opinion formats.

Improviser at The D&D Improv Show and Soap Scum Improv

January 1, 2021 - Present

Performed long-form improvisation with an emphasis on character-driven, relationship-heavy storytelling. Created believable characters quickly, developed scene arcs with deeper relatable meaning, and occasionally produced emotionally impactful performances for audiences and scene partners.

Freelance Writer at Hard Drive

January 1, 2021 - Present

Freelance contributor for Hard Drive, an offshoot of The Hard Times focused on video games and geek culture. Produced ongoing written pieces tailored to the publication’s gaming/tech audience and editorial tone.

Freelance Writer at The Hard Times

January 1, 2021 - Present

Wrote satirical pieces with a focus on punk music, culture, and politics. Pitched concise, punchy headlines; collaborated with editors on article drafts; produced content ranging from AP news-style writing to blog and opinion formats.

LX / Grip / Props (Crew) at IATSE and Non-Union

January 1, 2015 - Present

Provided on-set support across various crew capacities (LX, grip, props). Translated production logistics into stronger storytelling by understanding how scenes are physically built and edited, enabling scripts that help collaborators succeed without sacrificing narrative.

Show Staff Writer / Joke Sketch Writer at The Week Thus Far

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015

Wrote news desk jokes and sketches for a late-night comedy/talk show on local cable access. Kept jokes relevant to current events for weekly production, and also wrote satirical articles for the website that accompanied the show.

Writer (News desk jokes and sketches) at The Week Thus Far

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Wrote news desk jokes and sketches for a late night comedy/talk show on local cable access, ensuring material stayed relevant to current events on a weekly schedule. Also wrote accompanying satirical website articles tied to the show’s segments.