Bio
Rosie (Toumanian) Nisanyan is an Armenian-American writer, artist, and entrepreneur passionate about storytelling that celebrates her cultural heritage.
Based in Brooklyn, Rosie grew up in a close-knit (i.e., loud!) immigrant household in SoCal. She was immersed in a proud and enthusiastic Armenian community, which profoundly influences her creative work.
Rosie is currently the Arts & Culture Multimedia Correspondent for Armenian Weekly and Hairenik Media, focusing on arts and culture of the Armenian diaspora. Her writing career also includes poetry, community theater reviews, consumer trend reports, and screenwriting -- despite her parents' "encouragement" to become a doctor, lawyer, or engineer.
She is deeply committed to representation on- and off-screen, believing in the power of film and television to not only entertain, but also drive social change.
Rosie also spends her time painting and seeing as much live theater as possible.
Relevant Education
Script Anatomy
Instructors: Tawnya Bhattacharya
Topics: Character Introductions
Roadmap Writers
Instructors: Joey Tuccio, Charlie Peppers, Lisa Hepner, Alex Davies, Chanelle Grannum, Adam Shepard, Allegra Newman, Morgan Pichison
Topics: Dialogue, Concepts, Networking, Romance / RomCom Genres
Pitch to Screen
Instructor: Al Hallak
Topics: Screenwriting Essentials
Magnet Theater
Instructors: Nat Silverman, John Ross, Adam Wade
Topics: Comedy Sketch Writing, Storytelling (in progress)
Lee Jessup
Screenwriters Support Group (SSG)
Corey Mandell
Topics: Opening Scenes, Concepts, Modern Story Tools
NBCU Academy
Fundamentals of Journalism (in progress)
BRIC Arts Media
Topics: Mobile Podcasting, Studio Podcasting (in progress)
Relevant Experience
2019 - 2020
TrendWatching
New York, NY
Trend Analyst
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Co-wrote the Innovation of the Day newsletter received by 100K+ B2C professionals globally (Examples: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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Wrote deep-dive reports on trends impacting clients' industries and customers
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Presented trend research at industry conferences and to Executive Leadership teams
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Pitched and wrote new trends for 2020 Trend Report
2016 - 2017
SpotCo
New York, NY
Marketing Account Assistant
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Managed creative marketing projects (e.g., flyers, branded swag, fan events) for Broadway and Off-Broadway shows
2010 - 2012
Fountain Valley High School
Fountain Valley, CA
Staff Writer, The Baron Banner
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Wrote articles, movie reviews, and local theater reviews for school newspaper (published online and in print)
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Placed 1st in Critical Review at Orange County Journalism Education Association Write-Off
2013 - 2014
Foundation for the Performing Arts Center
San Luis Obispo, CA
Arts Blogger
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Wrote previews and reviews of concerts and theater performances
2021 - 2023
NBCUniversal
New York, NY
Sr. Manager, Client Strategy
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Pitched and secured NBC's "The More You Know" PSAs about caregiving
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Researched and wrote thought leadership on the global streaming wars
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Crafted compelling narratives around the power of NBCU's film/TV content and ad products
2011 - 2012
Orange County Critics & Awards Program (Cappies)
Fountain Valley, CA
High School Theater Critic
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Attended and reviewed various theater productions of Orange County high schools
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Six reviews were published in the Orange County Register online
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Nominated for Senior Critic
2010 - 2012
Freelance
Poet
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Poetry published by the Live Poets Society of New Jersey in their high school poetry book "Of Faith and Inspiration"
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Self-published two books of poetry
2025 - 2026
Armenian Weekly
Remote
Writer / Contributor
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Write articles for Armenian Weekly online publication, spotlighting Armenian arts and artists of the Diaspora, including theatrical reviews, music reviews, and interviews (See: Published Works)
2026 - Present
Armenian Weekly & Hairenik Media
Remote
Arts & Culture Multimedia Correspondent
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Write articles on arts and culture for Armenian Weekly online publication, and interview artists of the Armenian diaspora for Hairenik podcast (See: Published Works)