Jill Lorie Hurst

Jill Lorie Hurst is an American television soap opera writer and producer.
Hurst is a native of Detroit. She studied theater at Wayne State University, then moved to New York City. For several years, she was a waitress during the day and would see Broadway shows in the evening.
She was initially hired at "Guiding Light" as a receptionist, and was then promoted to writer's assistant, eventually becoming part of the writing team and, in the last several years of the show, head writer.
Positions held.
"Guiding Light"
Awards and nominations.
Daytime Emmy Award
Writers Guild of America Award