TELLING stories & BUILDING BRANDS…
Carlin began his career writing at MTV Networks, rebranding VH1 during the Behind the Music and Pop Up Video era, crafting on-air promos, image campaigns, taglines, and directing a wide range of talent.
He quickly established himself as the go-to writer for live events and concerts, specializing in monologues and punchy stage banter for some of the most recognizable names in entertainment.
Pitching ideas. Collaborating with clients. Connecting story to brand.
WRITING CREDITS INCLUDE:
IFP GOTHAM AWARDS - Wrote comedy monologue for host Jason Alexander. Aired on Bravo TV.
VH1 STORYTELLERS: TONY BENNETT - Worked one-on-one with Tony Bennett, writing and directing his performance, teaching music theory to kids. (On Nickelodeon and VH1).
VH1 DIVAS LIVE - Wrote speeches and segments for Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion and Gloria Estefan.
GROUNDWORK - Worldwide concert to fight hunger hosted by Gwyneth Paltrow on VH1.
CANDIE’S ROCKS THE EVENT TO PREVENT - Wrote for Jenny McCarthy, Destiny’s Child and more on Showtime.
23rd ANNUAL RACE TO ERASE MS - Wrote well-informed speeches for Bill Maher, Wyclef Jean and more.
NETAID - US Show Writer - United Nations three-city, global 10-hour LIVE concert broadcast.
WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION DINNER - Charity dinner honoring New York Knicks Owner, Charles Dolan.
TALKING METAL - Writer/Performer - Heavy metal talk and music series for FUSE.
A KID ROCK CHRISTMAS - Consultant - Kid Kringle’s first (and only) holiday special.
VH1 MEN STRIKE BACK CONCERT - Created segments for the cast of Saturday Night Live.
VH1 BIG BACKYARD BBQ B-52’s - Wrote and directed comedy segments and literally survived a tornado LIVE from Staten Island New York.
VH1 DIVAS LIVE ’99 - Cher, Whitney, and the rest - all personal friends of mine.
VH1 BIG BACKYARD BBQ GOO GOO DOLLS - Wrote jokes and ate hot dogs for money LIVE from beautiful Oxnard, CA.