Overview

• Yim announced the exit in an Instagram post late Sunday, describing the job as both dream-fulfilling and grueling, including sleeping at the office and tense encounters with famous guests.
• They joined Saturday Night Live in 2020 and were promoted to writing supervisor in 2023.
• Yim is widely reported as the show’s first out trans writer and said they will continue writing.
• Writing credits cited in coverage include sketches such as L’Eggs and We’re Trying, along with frequent collaboration with cast member Bowen Yang.
• SNL boss Lorne Michaels has signaled a significant staff shake-up ahead of Season 51, with additional changes expected to be announced in the coming weeks.