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.
WRITING CREDITS
IFP GOTHAM AWARDS - Show Writer - Wrote comedy monologue for host Jason Alexander. Aired on Bravo TV.
VH1 STORYTELLERS: TONY BENNETT - Show Writer - Worked one-on-one with Tony Bennett, writing and directing his performance, teaching music theory to kids. (On Nickelodeon and VH1).
VH1 DIVAS LIVE - Writer - Wrote speeches and segments for Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion and Gloria Estefan.
GROUNDWORK - Sole Writer - Worldwide concert to fight hunger hosted by Gwyneth Paltrow on VH1.
CANDIE’S ROCKS THE EVENT TO PREVENT - Head Writer - Wrote for Jenny McCarthy, Destiny’s Child and more on Showtime.
23rd ANNUAL RACE TO ERASE MS - Show Writer - 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 - Event Writer - 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 - Show Writer - Created segments for the cast of Saturday Night Live.
VH1 BIG BACKYARD BBQ B-52’s - Show Writer - Wrote and directed comedy segments and literally survived a tornado LIVE from Staten Island New York.
VH1 DIVAS LIVE ’99 - Show Writer - Cher, Whitney, and the rest - all personal friends of mine.
VH1 BIG BACKYARD BBQ GOO GOO DOLLS - Show Writer- Wrote jokes and ate hot dogs for money LIVE from beautiful Oxnard, CA.