Name: Jennifer Muro
Job Title: TV Writer
College Name/Major: USC, Cinematic Arts (CNTV)
Website: jenmuro.com
Twitter Handle: @jennifermuro
Instagram Handle: officialjennifermuro
HC: What does your current job entail? Is there such a thing as a typical day?
Jennifer Muro (JM): I am a writer for television. There aren’t tons of typical days for a freelance writer, especially when writing from home.
HC: What is the best part of your job?
JM: Having the freedom to work on various project for different companies at the same time.
HC: What was your first entry-level job in your field and how did you get it?
JM: I was a production assistant on The Nick Cannon Show at Nickelodeon on Sunset in Hollywood. I was given a chance by one of the producers.
HC: What words of wisdom (well-known quotes, an anecdote from your boss) do you find most valuable?
JM: “The best revenge is massive success.” – Frank Sinatra
HC: What is one mistake you made along the way and what did you learn from it?
JM: Being afraid and not moving forward and losing a lot of time because of it. I learned that I can be afraid as long as I persist and push past it.
HC: What has been the most surreal moment of your career thus far?
JM: Being at Star Wars Celebration with friends when the announcement finally dropped for the show I was writing for Forces of Destiny.
HC: What advice would you give to a 20-something with similar aspirations?
JM: Read scripts, make connections, learn how to pitch.