Los Angeles Executive Producer

Ted Zizik

310-***-**** ********@*****.***

Versatile writer and narrative designer with 15+ years of experience crafting character-driven stories for TV, games, and immersive media. Proven leader in writers' rooms, with a track record of creating content that resonates across audiences and platforms. Co-creator of Monster High and credited on 300+ episodes for Disney and Netflix. Recent work includes AAA and VR game narrative design, with expertise in worldbuilding, branching dialogue, and interactive story systems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Writer & Narrative Designer – Project O (AAA Game)

Koin Games – Los Angeles, CA 2025–Present

Developed story arcs, character lore, and voiceover dialogue for a strategy-focused card battler featuring public domain legends.

Designed narrative systems and worldbuilding aligned with gameplay mechanics and player progression.

Collaborated cross-functionally to meet production deadlines while maintaining high narrative quality.

Writer & Executive Producer – Jessie, Bunk’d, I’m In The Band

Disney Channel – Los Angeles, CA 2011–2024

Wrote and produced 300+ episodes across multiple hit series, shaping tone, character development, and story arcs for global audiences.

Managed writers' rooms and collaborated with directors and production teams to execute creative vision from script to screen.

Delivered high-quality, emotionally resonant content under demanding timelines.

Creator & Writer – Where Are We (Pilot)

Walt Disney Co. – Los Angeles, CA 2023

Conceived original concept, characters, and story for a new IP; delivered pilot script aligned with Disney’s creative and brand standards.

Consulting Producer – Team Kaylie

Netflix – Los Angeles, CA 2019–2020

Provided creative oversight and scriptwriting for 20 episodes, maintaining consistency in tone, character voice, and series arc.

Supported showrunners and staff writers in script development and production execution.

Narrative Developer – Fat Dragons (VR Experience)

Virtual Reality Co. – Remote 2017

Built branching narrative structures with multiple story paths to deepen player immersion in a VR environment.

Partnered with game designers to integrate story beats seamlessly into interactive gameplay.

Writer & Showrunner – Monster High

Mattel – Los Angeles, CA 2009–2011

Co-created and led the narrative vision for the Monster High franchise, developing iconic characters and stories that helped drive a billion-dollar brand.

Oversaw scriptwriting, lore development, and brand consistency across media formats.

SKILLS

Writing & Narrative:

Dialogue Writing

Branching Logic

Worldbuilding & Lore Systems

Script Coverage

Story Room Experience

Tools & Collaboration:

Final Draft

Google Suite

Microsoft Suite

Narrative Documentation & Pipelines

Leadership & Creative Process:

Cross-Functional Collaboration (Design, Art, VO, Production)

Mentorship & Feedback

Creative Team Leadership

INDUSTRY & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Tourism Workers Rising – Los Angeles, CA 2024-Present

University of Texas Board of Directors (LA Chapter) – Los Angeles, CA 2019-Present

Crisis Text Line – Global 2015-Present

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Los Angeles, CA 2012-Present

Women of Color Unite – Los Angeles, CA 2020

Special Olympics – Los Angeles, CA 1994-2002

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