Production · Media · Theatre

Donya
Arabian

Aspiring Production Assistant & Media Creator — New York City

Self-driven storyteller embedded in New York's Broadway and entertainment community. I produce, film, edit, and create — and I'm ready to bring that energy behind the scenes.

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Who I Am

Broadway obsessive.
NYC-based. Camera-ready.

I'm Donya — a New York City-based media creator and aspiring production assistant with a passion for live theatre, film, and TV. I run @donyabackstage, a self-produced entertainment brand covering Broadway shows, curtain calls, film and TV releases, and pop culture across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

Every piece of content I put out — from scripting and shooting to editing and posting — I handle myself. That hands-on hustle is what drives me toward production work: I want to be the person in the room making things happen.

3+
Years Creating Content
NYC
Based & Available
3
Platforms Active
M.A.
Forensic Psychology, CUNY

What I've Done

Experience

2023 – Present
Self-Produced
Content Creator & Producer — @donyabackstage
Self-produce an entertainment brand across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube covering Broadway shows, curtain calls, film and TV releases, and pop culture. Handle every aspect independently: concept development, scripting, on-location filming at NYC theatres, video editing, and publishing. Coordinate with collaborators, track analytics, and adapt creative direction based on performance data.
ProducingScriptingFilmingEditingBroadwayFilm & TV
Mar 2024 – April 2025
Theatr App
Brand Ambassador
Public-facing advocate for a Broadway-focused app. Create original promotional content, collaborate with the brand team on messaging strategy, and stay current on productions, casting, and industry trends. Demonstrates ability to represent a media brand authentically while engaging a niche audience.
Brand PartnershipsContent StrategyBroadway
Dec 2019 – Dec 2021
Alpha Omicron Pi
Director of Member Experience
Produced and hosted live programming and events for 200+ members, building strong instincts for run-of-show management, live audience engagement, and large-scale event logistics. Managed onboarding through storytelling-driven workshops and collaborated with national leadership on branding initiatives.
Live EventsRun-of-Show200+ Attendees

What I Bring

Skills

🎬
Production
  • Content development & scripting
  • On-location filming
  • Video editing (Premiere / CapCut)
  • Run-of-show coordination
  • Shoot logistics & scheduling
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Digital & Social
  • TikTok, Instagram, YouTube
  • Audience analytics & growth
  • Community management
  • Brand voice & strategy
  • Short-form video content
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Entertainment & Ops
  • Broadway & theatre knowledge
  • Film & TV industry awareness
  • Event coordination
  • Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
  • Bilingual: Conversational Farsi

Let's Work Together

Get In Touch

I'm actively looking for production assistant opportunities in film, TV, Broadway, and media. If you're building something, I want to help make it happen.

donyabackstage@gmail.com @donyabackstage (408) 916-7404
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