Assistant to Budd Friedman, owner of The Improv
Greater Los Angeles Area
- Current
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- Assistant to Budd Friedman at The Improv
- Past
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- Intern - Writing Fellowship Program at Nickelodeon Animation Studios
- Intern at Tom Lynch Company
- Web Production Assistant at Boston University
- ExEd IT at Harvard Business School
- Associate Editor at TheU.com
- Education
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- Boston University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Entertainment
- Websites
Justin Hook’s Summary
Up-and-coming TV comedy writer with published work in The Daily Free Press, The Grand Rapids Press, TheU.com, McSweeney's, as well as various webseries and other projects.
Seeking to return to television industry to further pursue my career, just as soon as I can justify leaving the greatest job ever.
Justin Hook’s Specialties:
The ability to diagnose and repair nearly any computer issue, as well as an expertise with web design and office applications, paid my way through college, and continues to earn me favor with my employers and their friends and their friends of friends.
Justin Hook’s Experience
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Assistant to Budd Friedman
The Improv
(Privately Held; Entertainment industry)
April 2009 — Present (8 months)
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Intern - Writing Fellowship Program
Nickelodeon Animation Studios
(Public Company; Animation industry)
September 2008 — December 2008 (4 months)
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Intern
Tom Lynch Company
(Entertainment industry)
September 2008 — December 2008 (4 months)
Active participant in show development, including writing story ideas and other aspects of finalized pilot treatments. Also responsible for general office work, in addition to writing coverage on perspective writers, scripts, and source materials (books, graphic novels, etc.)
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Web Production Assistant
Boston University
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 1 month)
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ExEd IT
Harvard Business School
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
April 2006 — August 2008 (2 years 5 months)
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Associate Editor
TheU.com
(Entertainment industry)
June 2007 — January 2008 (8 months)
Justin Hook’s Education
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Boston University
B.S., B.A. , Film & Television, American & New England Studies , 2005 — 2008
- Activities and Societies:
- Columnist / Film Editor, The Daily Free Press,
Vice President, BU Media and Entertainment Club,
EP/Head Writer, Microwave Tinfoil,
EP/Head Writer, BU Tonight
Additional Information
Justin Hook’s Websites:
Justin Hook’s Interests:
writing, music, skiing, sailing, curling, soft drinks
Justin Hook’s Groups:
Burger King Kids Club
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Boston University - College of Communication -
Interns at Nickelodeon Animation Studios Fall '08
Justin Hook’s Honors:
TV Comedy Pilot Contest Finalist, Boston University (2007)
National Merit Scholar (2005)
Justin Hook’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
