Hi, I'm Katarzyna Franus, a passionate scriptwriter, story editor, and creative producer with a rich background in brand building, corporate communication, and psychology. I've worked extensively in film, TV, and streaming content, developing stories from concept to final draft and mentoring writers and novelists along the way. I love helping storytellers sharpen their craft and ensuring the stories we tell resonate deeply with audiences while meeting creative, commercial, and artistic goals. Beyond storytelling, I'm also dedicated to coaching and mentoring in leadership, mental health, and well-being, creating a balanced approach to creativity and personal growth.

Katarzyna Franus

Hi, I'm Katarzyna Franus, a passionate scriptwriter, story editor, and creative producer with a rich background in brand building, corporate communication, and psychology. I've worked extensively in film, TV, and streaming content, developing stories from concept to final draft and mentoring writers and novelists along the way. I love helping storytellers sharpen their craft and ensuring the stories we tell resonate deeply with audiences while meeting creative, commercial, and artistic goals. Beyond storytelling, I'm also dedicated to coaching and mentoring in leadership, mental health, and well-being, creating a balanced approach to creativity and personal growth.

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Hi, I’m Katarzyna Franus, a passionate scriptwriter, story editor, and creative producer with a rich background in brand building, corporate communication, and psychology. I’ve worked extensively in film, TV, and streaming content, developing stories from concept to final draft and mentoring writers and novelists along the way.

I love helping storytellers sharpen their craft and ensuring the stories we tell resonate deeply with audiences while meeting creative, commercial, and artistic goals. Beyond storytelling, I’m also dedicated to coaching and mentoring in leadership, mental health, and well-being, creating a balanced approach to creativity and personal growth.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Polish
Fluent

Work Experience

Film Script Editor / Creative Producer at TVP S.A. / AKFiS
January 1, 2024 - Present
Acquiring and evaluating scripts of feature films and TV drama series, developing stories from concept to final draft, supporting scriptwriters in their creative process, and coaching them on storytelling techniques. Ensuring delivered content resonates with target audiences, meets corporate and commercial goals, and is completed on time, within budget, and to artistic and technical standards.
Dialogue & Narrative Writer at Czarna Owca Publishing House
January 1, 2022 - Present
Authored two published novels, focusing on creating engaging dialogue and narratives.
Original Productions Lead Editor at Empik Group / Empik Go
December 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Acquired high quality scripted content resonating with core target audiences; organized literary and scriptwriting contests; signed contracts and built long-lasting relationships with writers and agents; developed stories; mentored and coached scriptwriters and novelists; managed editors, proofreaders, and consultants; controlled publishing and broadcasting plans; supported producers and production houses; cooperated with marketing, PR, and media teams.
Developmental Editor & Acquisitions Editor at Storytel Original
December 31, 2019 - August 1, 2025
Acquired and evaluated scripts; developed stories from concept to final draft; supported authors in their creative process; managed writers, editors, and proofreaders.
Story Editor at "Diagnosis" TV medical drama series, TVN
December 31, 2017 - August 1, 2025
Edited and revised episode scripts; collaborated with producers, scriptwriters, and medical experts; co-created medical cases; aligned main storyline across episodes.
Head of Recruitment & Development Center at ING Poland
December 31, 2016 - August 1, 2025
Managed a team of 20; designed and implemented talent management, leadership development, performance management, employer branding, recruitment marketing, talent acquisition, EVP creation, change management, and culture improvement strategies; introduced new values and behaviors; managed health and well-being program roll-out.

Education

Master's Degree at SWPS University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2013
Master's Degree at SWPS University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Physical Health and Psychological Well-Being Certificate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Core Energetics Practice Group Diploma
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
The Science of Well-Being Certificate
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy of Adults Certificate
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Positive Psychology in Coaching Certificate
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Rational Behavior Therapy Certificate
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Solution Focused Approach in Therapy, Coaching and Mentoring Diploma
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching Certificate
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Foundations of Positive Psychology Certificate
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
The Coaching Academy Program, Co-Active Model Certificate
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Therapy & Coaching Program based on Arnold Mindell’s method Diploma
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail