About the Writer
Hi, you can call me Jackie (now that you’ve browsed my site for long enough!). I’m a TV writer and creative copywriter who loves to blend meticulous research with sharp dialogue, emotionally complex characters, and just the right amount of subversive wit. Whether I'm scripting a network drama or building a brand voice from scratch, I write stories that keep people engaged.
I grew up in the San Fernando Valley in a loud, vibrant Armenian-Italian household. Every night, my family broke lavash and focaccia together— usually right in the middle of a heated, well-intentioned debate. That’s where I learned that the best stories are born from tension, passion, and a little bit of unrest.
My writing journey actually began when I was holed up in a full-body cast as a kid. With nowhere to go, I became a pro-observer, studying the quirky characters and human behaviors around me. Today, I channel that exact curiosity into everything I write.
I’ve spent over a decade in Hollywood learning how to capture an audience's attention and never let it go. I started my career in film development at Paramount Pictures, worked my way through the writers' rooms of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and Fox’s Lethal Weapon, and most recently, I wrote and produced two episodes of CBS’s hit show Fire Country.
Because I live at the intersection of entertainment and advertising, I bring a unique skillset to your project / company. As a dedicated researcher for many years, I’ve brought untold real-life medical cases and complex stories to the screen on Fire Country and Grey’s Anatomy. I'll bring that same obsessive digging to uncover your brand's unique hook. I love weaving humor into high-stakes situations. Thanks to my improv training at Second City Hollywood and Upright Citizens Brigade, I know exactly how to use wit to soften tension and make copy feel effortless. From TV pilots, features, and commercial voiceovers to digital ads, product integrations, articles, and long-form essays, I know how to adapt a voice for any screen or page.
And when I’m not writing, I’m probably getting lost on an ambitious hiking trail with my bionic hip and trusty French Bulldog-Boston Terrier companion, “Hunk.” Or I could be in the kitchen baking my legendary sourdough focaccia… and if we collaborate someday, I might even share a slice with you.
