Will Donelson Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

Writer, researcher, and producer of humorous educational content for a Youtube channel with 11 million views. Recenty began supervising and managing other writers in the same field.

London, England, United Kingdom

Provide script consultancy to various clients on behalf of agency. Execute thorough, attentive reading of screenplay scripts. Evaluate quality and content of scripts. Collate 6000-word reports for benefit of screenwriters, comprising perception of how professionals will receive scripts. Offer insight into strengths and weakness of scripts, as well as provide recommendations on how content may be improved. Support client in ensuring maintenance of concept throughout script.

London, United Kingdom

Contributed to conceptualisation and production of walking tours for educational, as well as entertainment purposes. Conducted extensive research into wide array of topics, ranging from structural engineering and local music culture, to unbeknownst historical occurrences. Collated researched information into enticing scripts. Performed investigations into feasible participants online and offline. Conducted interviews with participants with relevant expertise. Provided feedback and editorial… Show more Contributed to conceptualisation and production of walking tours for educational, as well as entertainment purposes. Conducted extensive research into wide array of topics, ranging from structural engineering and local music culture, to unbeknownst historical occurrences. Collated researched information into enticing scripts. Performed investigations into feasible participants online and offline. Conducted interviews with participants with relevant expertise. Provided feedback and editorial advice during production of walking tour audio. Offered assistance with development and execution of other editorial projects. Show less

Generated informative and entertaining content for large-scale educational application. Performed research o various topics and compiled relevant information into comprehensive presentations. Summarised complex information to be easily comprehensible, as well as engaging. Applied consistent tone of voice during creation of content. Performed user experience tests to determine engagement with company products. Presented research results to application stakeholders.

30 Crown Place, Moorgate

Collaborated with director and producer to conceive and outline original concept, as well as story beats and technical and production restraints to which the team would adhere. Acted as main point of contact for the project's creative and technical implementation; headed a team of 3 junior writers across all phases of development, ensuring that all were aware of the implications of editorial decisions. Was sent to Los Angeles, CA for several weeks to work with our US-based team.

London, United Kingdom

• Conducted research on a variety of topics • Created multiple page reports based on my research • Condensed and summarised complex departmental research into shorter, more manageable presentations • Brainstormed ideas and new developments with other team members for future projects • Assisted in the marketing sector

• Assisted in prop and wardrobe departments • Helped with pre-production by standing in on the set, checking lighting and operating microphones and cameras, and often moving equipment • Supported post-production staff in the editing room • Took care of guests and ensured that they were comfortable while waiting for their screen time • Maintained an efficient work environment by making coffee and going on refreshment runs for the whole… Show more • Assisted in prop and wardrobe departments • Helped with pre-production by standing in on the set, checking lighting and operating microphones and cameras, and often moving equipment • Supported post-production staff in the editing room • Took care of guests and ensured that they were comfortable while waiting for their screen time • Maintained an efficient work environment by making coffee and going on refreshment runs for the whole workforce regularly Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Headed a team of ten writers, ensuring that all content met strict deadlines • Proofread writers' work and made sure my own was of professional standard, while tailored to the informal nature of the company • Researched topics for future coverage, including new movies and upcoming cinema trends • Organised contacts database using MS Excel and Access, and followed up with potential investors • Maintained relationships with current partners on a… Show more • Headed a team of ten writers, ensuring that all content met strict deadlines • Proofread writers' work and made sure my own was of professional standard, while tailored to the informal nature of the company • Researched topics for future coverage, including new movies and upcoming cinema trends • Organised contacts database using MS Excel and Access, and followed up with potential investors • Maintained relationships with current partners on a regular basis, which often resulted in the company gaining business access to film festivals across England • Forged new external relationships with directors and sponsors for the company at networking events (Sundance Film Festival East End Film Festival, etc.) Show less

• Revised lengthy scripts daily, editing and commenting on over eighty separate productions during my time with WriteMovies • Delivered detailed and tailored feedback of five or more pages daily. I used my own research and expertise in the field to identify potential improvements on technique, style, dialogue, stage direction and pace • Read several scripts a week in order to pitch summaries to external studios • Made decisions on which scripts to recommend for… Show more • Revised lengthy scripts daily, editing and commenting on over eighty separate productions during my time with WriteMovies • Delivered detailed and tailored feedback of five or more pages daily. I used my own research and expertise in the field to identify potential improvements on technique, style, dialogue, stage direction and pace • Read several scripts a week in order to pitch summaries to external studios • Made decisions on which scripts to recommend for production to respective studio teams, and presented justification for my recommendations in reports Show less

• Researched news for articles, searching for new sources frequently • Often conducted my research in person, at concerts or events • Created features based on live events, new records and up-and-coming artists • Brainstormed inventive questions to ask at interviews • Conducted interviews with musicians and ensured that their experience with the magazine was a good one to maintain grounds for future interviews • Wrote articles to strict… Show more • Researched news for articles, searching for new sources frequently • Often conducted my research in person, at concerts or events • Created features based on live events, new records and up-and-coming artists • Brainstormed inventive questions to ask at interviews • Conducted interviews with musicians and ensured that their experience with the magazine was a good one to maintain grounds for future interviews • Wrote articles to strict deadlines, often daily (focused in news or music) • Attended events to form new relationships for the magazine • Managed relations with the company’s existing contacts Show less

• Led a team of twenty writers – no deadlines were missed in my two years in charge • Encouraged writers to create a variety of content (based on music, film and politics) • Took responsibility for researching and producing content on more controversial topics that the staff were reluctant to write about • Delegated workloads fairly among UK-based staff and proofread all the work they produced • Represented the company at concerts and shows across… Show more • Led a team of twenty writers – no deadlines were missed in my two years in charge • Encouraged writers to create a variety of content (based on music, film and politics) • Took responsibility for researching and producing content on more controversial topics that the staff were reluctant to write about • Delegated workloads fairly among UK-based staff and proofread all the work they produced • Represented the company at concerts and shows across England • Interviewed artists and directors and built tasteful features around the interviews, focusing on genre or style • Handled public relations • Maintained regular contact with studios, labels and artists for news and advance copies of records • Formed more partnerships and gaining sponsors online and in person • Organised interviews and conducted research on topics of conversation for a monthly podcast • Gathered a team to conduct podcasts with, but singlehandedly recorded and edited podcast Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Film, Theatre And Television

During my degree I learned about different playwrights’ techniques, contemporary practices, how to critique and analyse film.

High School

I studied a wide variety of topics at Coombe, including English Literature and Language, Philosophy, Ethics, Psychology, Film, Photography.