Jen Statsky

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Jen Statsky
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BornNovember 19, 1985 (1985-11-19) (age 35)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationTelevision writer
Years active2009–present

Jen Statsky is an American television writer and comedian known for her work on The Good Place, Parks and Recreation, and Broad City.

Personal life[]

Jen Statsky was born November 19, 1985 in Milton, Massachusetts where she grew up before moving to New York City to study at New York University. She attended Tisch School of the Arts where she studied Film and Television.[1] She is a Los Angeles Clippers fan. She is married to Travis "Tug" Helwig, former Emmy-winning writer at Crooked Media.

Career[]

Early beginnings[]

In school, Jen Statsky developed an interest in writing. When she graduated from NYU in 2008, she was working in a coffee shop as well as performing stand-up comedy. Statsky continued her writing career as an intern for Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Onion.[2] She joined Twitter in 2009 and used it to write jokes, ultimately gaining a following over time.[2] In 2011, while Statsky continued keeping her Twitter account active, A.D. Miles, the head writer of NBC's Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, messaged her, suggesting Statsky apply to a writing position that was available. She applied for the position and in March 2011 her manager confirmed Statsky was hired as a writer.[2] Before using Twitter, Jen Statsky had applied to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and did not get the job.[3]

Television[]

Late Night With Jimmy Fallon was Statsky's first experience as a television writer. She later worked as a staff writer for Hello Ladies and has worked as a writer for Parks and Recreation, Broad City, Lady Dynamite, and The Good Place. In 2019, Statsky joined other WGA writers in firing their agents as part of the WGA's stand against the ATA and the unfair practice of packaging.[4][5] In 2021, she signed an overall deal with Universal Television.[6]

Book[]

Jen Statsky has made a written contribution to the book The McSweeney's Book of Politics and Musicals that was published in 2012.[7] Jen also recently wrote a contribution for the book, Notes From the Bathroom Line: Humor, Art, and Low-Grade Panic From 150 Of The Funniest Women In Comedy.

Filmography[]

Year Title Role
2009–2010 The Onion Writers Assistant/Contributing Writer
2011–2013 Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Writer
2013 Hello Ladies Staff Writer
2013–2015 Parks and Recreation Writer, Story Editor, Executive Story Editor
2015–2019 Broad City Writer, Co-Executive Producer, Consulting Producer, Consultant
2016–2017 Lady Dynamite Writer
2016 Another Period Writer
2018 Forever Writer/Supervising Producer
2016–2020 The Good Place Writer, Co-Executive Producer, Supervising Producer
2021-present Hacks Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Writer

Awards and nominations[]

Year Association Category Nominated Work Result
2012 Writers Guild of America Best Comedy/Variety - (Including Talk) Series - Television Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Nominated
2013 Writers Guild of America Comedy Series Parks and Recreation Nominated
2015 Writers Guild of America Comedy Series Broad City Nominated
2019 Writers Guild of America Comedy Series The Good Place Nominated
2019 Writers Guild of America Comedy Series The Good Place Nominated
2019 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series The Good Place Nominated
2020 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series The Good Place Nominated
2021 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Hacks Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ Peyser, Eve (August 31, 2015). "Jen Statsky on the art of the one-liner, writing for late night, and comedy with 'heart'". The Daily Dot. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Hollander, Jason (Spring 2012). "The Tweet Life" (PDF). NYU Alumni Magazine. New York University. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  3. ^ Angelo, Megan (November 3, 2011). "TV Comedy Writers on Twitter". The New York Times. p. AR20. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Writers Share Signed Termination Letters As Mass Firing Of Agents Begins After WGA-ATA Talks Fail". Deadline.
  5. ^ "I Stand With The WGA". Personal Twitter.
  6. ^ White, Peter; White, Peter (2021-08-09). "'Hacks' Co-Creator Jen Statsky Extends Overall Deal With Universal Television". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
  7. ^ McSweeney's (January 1, 2012). The McSweeney's Book of Politics and Musicals. Vintage Books. ISBN 9780307387349.

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