Kimberly Roberto

Kimberly Roberto – Editor

Editor and former DC Comics/WB story exec. 10+ years shaping standout, character-driven books and scripts with heart, structure, and payoff.

Overview

I’m an editor and creative development consultant with 10+ years of experience in television, publishing, and IP strategy. I’ve worked with major brands like Warner Bros. and DC Comics on globally recognized series including The Penguin (HBO), Lucifer (Netflix), and Superman & Lois (The CW), as well as emerging writers across fiction, TV, film, and animation.

My specialty is character-driven storytelling with emotional depth, clear structure, and commercial viability. I work across genres, especially grounded drama, horror, romance, and speculative fiction, with a focus on helping your story land with real impact.

Clients describe me as a sharp, compassionate collaborator who gives honest, detailed feedback without overwhelming the process. Whether you’re shaping your first draft or refining a final pass, I’ll help you clarify your vision and elevate your voice.

Services
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels Horror Plays & Screenplays Romance Science Fiction Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 2025 — Present
Collaborate with authors and screenwriters to transform compelling stories into polished, market-ready narratives. Deliver comprehensive and strategic copy editing, proofreading, beta reading, transcription, and targeted creative development insights, blending creative vision with technical precision. Selected Highlights: • Provided developmental editing and copy editing/proofreading for Beautifully Messy by Noelle Everly (published; credited in acknowledgements), strengthening pacing and emotional beats while delivering a clean final draft. • Elevated a feature-length sci-fi screenplay by refining dialogue, deepening character arcs, enhancing pacing, and strengthening story structure—bolstering both emotional resonance and narrative clarity. • Preserved historical authenticity and narrative integrity while transcribing and editing an original, handwritten short story from a Vietnam War veteran, ensuring the voice and impact resonate with contemporary audiences.

Self-employed

Jan, 2025 — May, 2025 (5 months)
I edited and proofread research-based publications for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to UCLA and APA style, enhancing readability for educators, policymakers, and researchers. I worked closely with faculty to preserve voice and intent while ensuring consistency in formatting, citation, and messaging under tight deadlines.

DC - Warner Bros. Discovery

Mar, 2022 — May, 2023 (about 1 year)
Oversaw and ran point on a slate of 65+ scripted television and streaming projects from development through post-production, delivering actionable creative notes. Selected Highlights: • Helped pitch and sell seven live-action DC series, setting a record for the slate. • Oversaw Crisis on Infinite Earths, a $200M+ multi-episode crossover event spanning 5 "Arrowverse" scripted tv shows. • Produced Earth Prime, a six-issue comic series that united TV and publishing continuity.

DC - Warner Bros. Discovery

Mar, 2018 — Mar, 2022 (about 4 years)
I managed a slate of 85+ TV and streaming projects from development through post-production under 2 corporate mergers and a global pandemic. As a creative producer, I worked directly with writers, directors, and production teams to shape pilots, episodes, and crossovers, providing real-time feedback and clear, actionable notes to keep stories sharp and audiences engaged.

DC - Warner Bros. Discovery

Jul, 2015 — Mar, 2018 (over 2 years)
Oversaw all creative aspects of 10+ live-action films and TV series, conducting set visits, delivering story and production notes, and ensuring franchise consistency across all projects. • Developed and integrated DC IP into scripted projects, analyzing and managing a database of 900+ creative assets to guide cross-platform storytelling. • Partnered with producers, studio executives, and representatives to align writers’ room staffing with creative and production needs. • Produced Gotham Motion Comics, expanding DC's digital engagement through new storytelling formats.

The CW Television Network

May, 2014 — Jul, 2015 (about 1 year)
Supported 14 scripted series (~22 episodes each) by reviewing and tracking 1,200+ story and production materials, including outlines, scripts, dailies, and cuts; also maintained a searchable database of 300+ episode summaries and production metadata. • Delivered actionable creative notes that translated executive feedback into clear, production-ready direction supporting narrative intent and institutional tone. • Partnered with showrunners and executives to identify and staff writers, evaluate submissions, and recommend candidates for ongoing series. • Contributed to the development of Jane the Virgin, The CW’s first Golden Globe-winning series, and Vixen, The CW’s first animated series and first Black female superhero lead for CW Seed.

Portfolio

Beautifully Messy

Everly, Noelle

Noelle Everly

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Query Letter Review
Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Query Letter Review

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