I am a versatile writer for stage and screen with over eight years of experience in high-pressure, collaborative environments. I have led story teams on Shortland Street, New Zealand’s longest-running television drama, and I specialize in story editing, dialogue writing, and script development. I bring a strong sense of structure, character development, and collaborative leadership to every project. Now based in the UK, I am developing original screen projects and continuing to work across theatre and television. I enjoy mentoring teams, shaping narrative arcs, and delivering production-ready work on tight timelines, while staying open to opportunities in development, writing, and editorial leadership.

Will Robertson

I am a versatile writer for stage and screen with over eight years of experience in high-pressure, collaborative environments. I have led story teams on Shortland Street, New Zealand’s longest-running television drama, and I specialize in story editing, dialogue writing, and script development. I bring a strong sense of structure, character development, and collaborative leadership to every project. Now based in the UK, I am developing original screen projects and continuing to work across theatre and television. I enjoy mentoring teams, shaping narrative arcs, and delivering production-ready work on tight timelines, while staying open to opportunities in development, writing, and editorial leadership.

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I am a versatile writer for stage and screen with over eight years of experience in high-pressure, collaborative environments. I have led story teams on Shortland Street, New Zealand’s longest-running television drama, and I specialize in story editing, dialogue writing, and script development. I bring a strong sense of structure, character development, and collaborative leadership to every project.

Now based in the UK, I am developing original screen projects and continuing to work across theatre and television. I enjoy mentoring teams, shaping narrative arcs, and delivering production-ready work on tight timelines, while staying open to opportunities in development, writing, and editorial leadership.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Dialogue Writer at Shortland Street (TV Drama)
February 1, 2017 - Present
Regularly produced production-ready scripts based on story outlines. Integrated producer feedback across multiple drafts.
Story Editor at Shortland Street (TV Drama)
August 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Led the story team generating 5+ weekly storylines. Provided structural notes and mentoring to junior storyliners.
Script Editor at Shortland Street (TV Drama)
November 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Edited dialogue scripts for structure, continuity, tone and clarity. Served as interim Script Producer for six weeks in 2021, managing final script delivery and leading editorial meetings.
Storyliner at Shortland Street (TV Drama)
March 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Collaborated on narrative arcs and weekly beats. Implemented story feedback until promotion to Story Editor.
Writer at The Court Theatre
October 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Adapted The Ugly Duckling for the stage. The Magic Cookbook for the Mid-Winter Readings 2016.
Writer at Auckland Theatre Company
April 1, 2018 - Present
GLO, an original musical comedy for the stage
Writer at Christchurch International Musical Theatre Summer School
January 1, 2017 - Present
Apocalypse High for the stage
Writer at BATS Theatre
December 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025
Sketch Up for the stage
Dialogue Writer at South Pacific Pictures / Shortland Street (TV Drama)
February 1, 2017 - Present
Regularly produced production-ready scripts based on story outlines. Integrated producer feedback across multiple drafts.
Story Editor at South Pacific Pictures / Shortland Street (TV Drama)
August 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Led the story team generating 5+ weekly storylines. Provided structural notes and mentoring to junior storyliners.
Script Editor at South Pacific Pictures / Shortland Street (TV Drama)
November 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Edited dialogue scripts for structure, continuity, tone and clarity. Served as interim Script Producer for six weeks in 2021, managing final script delivery and leading editorial meetings.
Storyliner at South Pacific Pictures / Shortland Street (TV Drama)
March 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Collaborated on narrative arcs and weekly beats. Implemented story feedback until promotion to Story Editor.
Writer at The Court Theatre
October 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Adapted The Ugly Duckling for the stage. The Magic Cookbook for the Mid-Winter Readings 2016.
Writer at Auckland Theatre Company
April 1, 2018 - Present
GLO, an original musical comedy for the stage.
Writer at Christchurch International Musical Theatre Summer School
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Apocalypse High for the stage.
Writer at BATS Theatre
December 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025
Sketch Up for the stage.
Dialogue Writer at South Pacific Pictures
February 1, 2017 - Present
Regularly produced production-ready scripts based on story outlines. Integrated producer feedback across multiple drafts.
Story Editor at South Pacific Pictures
August 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Led the story team generating 5+ weekly storylines. Provided structural notes and mentoring to junior storyliners.
Script Editor at South Pacific Pictures
November 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Edited dialogue scripts for structure, continuity, tone and clarity. Served as interim Script Producer for six weeks in 2021, managing final script delivery and leading editorial meetings.
Storyliner at South Pacific Pictures
March 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Collaborated on narrative arcs and weekly beats. Implemented story feedback until promotion to Story Editor.
Writer at The Court Theatre
October 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Adapted The Ugly Duckling for the stage. The Magic Cookbook for the Mid-Winter Readings 2016.
Writer at Auckland Theatre Company
April 1, 2018 - Present
GLO, an original musical comedy for the stage.
Writer at Christchurch International Musical Theatre Summer School
January 1, 2017 - Present
Apocalypse High for the stage.
Writer at BATS Theatre
December 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025
Sketch Up for the stage.
Dialogue Writer at South Pacific Pictures
February 1, 2017 - Present
Regularly produced production-ready scripts based on story outlines. Integrated producer feedback across multiple drafts.
Story Editor at South Pacific Pictures
August 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025
Led the story team generating 5+ weekly storylines. Provided structural notes and mentoring to junior storyliners.
Script Editor at South Pacific Pictures
November 1, 2021 - September 9, 2025
Edited dialogue scripts for structure, continuity, tone and clarity. Served as interim Script Producer for six weeks in 2021, managing final script delivery and leading editorial meetings.
Storyliner at South Pacific Pictures
March 1, 2019 - September 9, 2025
Collaborated on narrative arcs and weekly beats. Implemented story feedback until promotion to Story Editor.
Writer at The Court Theatre
October 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Adapted The Ugly Duckling for the stage. The Magic Cookbook for the Mid-Winter Readings 2016.
Writer at Auckland Theatre Company
April 1, 2018 - September 9, 2025
GLO, an original musical comedy for the stage
Writer at Christchurch International Musical Theatre Summer School
January 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025
Apocalypse High for the stage
Writer at BATS Theatre
December 1, 2013 - September 9, 2025
Sketch Up for the stage

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University of Wellington
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University of Wellington
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts at Victoria University of Wellington
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality