#61 - How TV Writers Get Hired: Networking, Samples & What Head Writers Look For | Jordan Gershowitz

Jordan Gershowitz is a 2x Emmy-nominated screenwriter, playwright, and author. Most recently, Jordan co-developed and head wrote Hot Wheels Let's Race for Netflix/Mattel and is the EP/showrunner on Karters for Warner Bros and Mediawan. Prior to that, he was the head writer for Nickelodeon's new series The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj, which he developed for the network. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • His early career in the pop punk band "Rushmore". • How music taught him the foundations of networking. • What head writers look for when evaluating writers. • And how to find that personal connection when developing major IP. RESOURCES: • Jordan Gershowitz WANT MORE? ✏️💥 I put together a free guide called The Rule Breaker's Guide to Finding Your Creative Voice. A brutally honest roadmap built from the lessons, mistakes, and breakthroughs I've collected as a professional writer. 👉 Get it for free at StorySeriesPodcast.com CONNECT: • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube