Megan Burkhart
Writer/Content Creator
Los Angeles, CA
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I'm a writer and content creator looking to use my storytelling skills in the entertainment space, primarily through writing scripts for film/TV. I'm passionate about stories that offer a fresh perspective and voice to the market.
Experience
2018
Sep
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Present
Junior Agent
Cyle Young Literary Elite / Remote
- Review client book proposals and craft query letters to pitch to acquisition editors at imprints of the top 5 major publishers in the US
- Manage 5 clients and help negotiate contracts/rights for royalty rates, advances, film/audio rights, etc.
- Track clients' project status via spreadsheets, managing 3-5 project submisssions per client at a time
- Attend industry conferences as faculty where I've taught courses on creating fiction book proposals and genre trends in the marketplace
- Take pitches, both through email and at conferences, looking for potential clients with great story voice and a well- rounded online platform
2019
Sep
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2019
Nov
Development Intern
Imperative Entertainment / Santa Monica, CA
- Wrote coverage for 3-5 scripts/books per week, evaluating projects for company fit in both brand & voice
- Read 5-10 news stories and online articles per day, scouting for potential stories the company could adapt
- Covered the front desk which included rolling calls, alerting executives to guest arrivals, and receiving food deliveries
2019
Jun
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2019
Aug
Editorial and Marketing Intern
HarperCollins Christian Publishing / Grand Rapids, MI
- Took notes during all team meetings, including acquisitions, marketing, sales, book cover and art discussions, and public relations campaigns
- Created promo social media content for authors’ books, including graphics for the book, The Seven Longest Yards, which were posted on the authors' Instagrams with a combined following of over 80K
2018
May
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2018
Aug
Intern
Cyle Young Literary Elite / Remote
- Read and evaluated 10-15 submissions to the agency per week, referring strong client candidates to junior & associate agents
- Attended weekly team Zoom meetings discussing updates in industry trends and clients' project status
Education
2016
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2019
Taylor University
Professional Writing
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