Resume 

Valerie Goetter

Philadelphia, PA | (609) 321-5478 | valeriegoetter@gmail.com 

Portfolio Website | LinkedIn 

Experience

Head Writer and Staff Writer - Live From Studio B! - Syracuse, NY       September 2022 – May 2026

Head Writer 

• Curated show lineups by selecting sketches for production that matched the tone and style to create a cohesive show voice

• Led the writers' room by running twice-weekly meetings, refining pitches, and overseeing script development

• Mentored new writers, teaching the tenets of comedy writing and proper script writing techniques to build a strong professional team

• Collaborated with executives in board meetings, contributing to key creative and strategic decisions shaping the show’s direction and brand 

Staff Writer

• Wrote and refined 2-6 page, live, pre-taped, and short-form social media comedy sketches for bi-weekly shows 

• Co-produced 1-5 minute sketches with field production, live production, and social media teams to ensure consistency and maintain creative vision

• Collaborated in the writers' room, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve script quality, readability, and practicality

Pre-Production/Development Intern - Cutter Entertainment - New York , NY     June 2025 – August 2025

• Assisted company founder and business development team with scheduling and calendar management, monitoring social media engagement, and maintaining and updating the company website 

• Managed contact databases and pre-production documents using Google Sheets and Google Docs, to ensure information was organized and accessible to team members 

• Supported talent acquisition by researching candidates and maintaining communication with potential collaborators

Production Intern - Comedy Underground Overground - New York , NY       May 2025 – August 2025

• Researched, scouted, and secured unconventional venues for live stand-up comedy shows, managing ongoing communication with owners to coordinate logistics and show schedules

• Created promotional content for social media, including trendy short-form videos and eye-catching graphics, to create buzz and boost ticket sales

• Planned lighting and sound equipment setup for twice-weekly live comedy shows, tailoring optimal setup to each unique venue 

Motion Graphics Artist - Level Completed - Syracuse, NY                 January 2025 – December 2025

• Designed and animated lower third graphics, transitions, and moving backgrounds using After Effects and Photoshop to create dynamic and engaging episodes

• Supervised filming, applying best practice cinematography principles to ensure proper framing and composition during shoots

• Used Chroma-key technology in After Effects and Premiere Pro to integrate graphic elements onto footage 

Social Media Producer - Orange Television Network - Syracuse, NY             September 2024 – May 2025

• Planned and posted content on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube, optimizing reach through consistent scheduling and trend-based strategies

• Designed custom animated and still graphics using Illustrator, After Effects, and Canva, maintaining a consistent brand and increasing engagement across platforms

• Produced 2–3 original post ideas weekly and monitored social media trends to ensure ideas remained fresh, relevant, and entertaining to a wide audience 

Education

Syracuse University - May 2026 

Honors - Summa Cum Laude 

S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications 

Television, Radio, and Film - Bachelor of Science

College of Arts and Sciences 

Creative Writing - Bachelor of Arts 

Skills 

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) 

G Suite (Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms) 

Adobe Creative Suite 

Final Draft 

Sound and Camera Equipment  

Animation/Motion Graphics