Juli Yoshinaga

Experience

1. Coordinator, Universal Talent Development & Inclusion

   NBCUniversal

   Oct 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Increased gender, race, disability, age, body type and sexual orientation representation in scripts through collaboration with Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media’s Spellcheck for Bias, tracking areas for improvement on Universal, DreamWorks Animation and Focus Features assets • Amended 80% of films’ pitfalls by providing feedback from a diversity equity & inclusion (DEI) lens and evaluating film content (scripts, marketing material, artwork, cuts, etc.). Films include: Renfield, Minions: The Rise of Gru, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3• Grew follower base by 35% on key social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) by creating assets, crafting copy and developing marketing strategy for content calendar• Doubled visitorship to Universal GTDI website redesigning the website, revising copy, and increasing accessibility for user engagement• Strategizes action plans for talent to support department’s DEI Programs including Universal Writers Lab, Universal Animation Writers Program, and Universal Directors Initiative• Manages interns, partnering with the NBCU Early Careers team to interview and identify high performing candidates, building a robust curriculum and mentoring incoming and outgoing interns

Education

• California State University-Long Beach

  Bachelor's degree