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David Johnson

@davidjohnson4

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Writer and producer crafting high-impact narratives across film, TV, streaming, and emerging media.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I want to shape compelling stories end-to-end, developing narratives with stakeholders, delivering production-ready work under tight deadlines, and contributing to teams that value creative integrity and clear, accountable collaboration.

I’m a strategic, results-driven entertainment professional with 20+ years of storytelling across film, television, streaming, and tech. As a Writer + Producer, I produced 76 critically acclaimed episodes for AMC and earned 9 Written By credits, shaping pivotal character and plot development while maintaining alignment with long-term series arcs and tone.

Now, I continue that same narrative discipline in publishing and brand storytelling—working as a Freelance Book Editor to refine structure, pacing, character development, and thematic clarity, and leading brand identity and content strategy as a Creative Director + Brand Strategist. I thrive in collaborative rooms and stakeholder-driven environments, delivering production-ready creative under tight deadlines with clear communication and uncompromising quality.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Book Editor

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Freelance

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Collaborate with authors on developmental and line-level edits to strengthen structure, pacing, character development, and thematic clarity while preserving the author’s voice. Provide deadline-driven feedback across plot progression and style, delivering polished, publication-ready manuscripts.

Developmental Editing Line Editing Proofreading

Creative Director and Brand Strategist

Goss Builders

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Developed a full-scale brand identity, crafted written and creative content for web and social, and designed branded work gear and vehicle wraps.

Writer and Producer

FEAR THE WALKING DEAD (AMC TV show)

Jan 2017 - Dec 2023 (6 years 11 months)

Produced 76 critically acclaimed episodes of AMC’s flagship series over five seasons for cable and streaming, managing a combined production budget exceeding $200M—ensuring consistent creative excellence and audience engagement. Earned 9 "Written By" credits, shaping key episodes that drove pivotal character and plot development, while maintaining alignment with long-term series arcs and tone.

Writer and Writers' Assistant

THE FOLLOWING (FOX TV Show)

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)

Wrote a pivotal episode of primetime network drama, delivering a complete production-ready script under
an accelerated timeline, while maintaining narrative consistency and high-stakes emotional intensity.
Produced the episode on-location, collaborating with department leads in casting, production design, locations, and stunts, balancing creative with logistical and budgetary constraints.

Coordinator, TV Development

MGM Studios

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 11 months)

Delivered critical notes and led rigorous story discussions on pitch documents, outlines, script drafts, dailies, and episode cuts through all stages of development and production for the department's flagship series: FARGO, THE HANDMAID'S TALE, and VIKINGS. Evaluated incoming pitch materials, spec scripts, external IP, and internal properties, for company’s potential creative involvement.

Coordinator, Corporate Legal

MGM Studios

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)

Managed company’s active stock ledger, overseeing complex transactions (issuance, transfer, cancellation, ownership change) to ensure accuracy. Drafted corporate governance documents. Led team in preparation of SEC filings related to public offering. Managed large-scale streamlining project, effectuating merger and dissolution of subsidiaries to align organization’s structure for cost savings.