Andrea Carden
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Creative thinker & problem solver, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Technically-savvy with outstanding relationship building, training and presentation skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Content Producer
Sinclair Broadcast Group
San Antonio, TX
02.2019 - Current
- Publish compelling content and breaking news for WOAI & KABB websites and digital platforms including all social media
- Publish weekly Pet of the Week story
- Excel at finding compelling stories in our area to publish
- Create engaging, compelling and on-brand graphics to enhance storytelling and generate interest on social media
- Key member of winning team who has made WOAI Facebook page #1 in market for three years
- Responsible for training all new members of web team
Chyron Duet Operator (graphics)
Independent Contractor - FOX Sports, ESPN, Turner
08.1997 - 11.2019
- Communicated with producer to determine graphics needs for broadcast
- Researched game notes & created excel spreadsheets for organization
- Built graphics on Chyron Duet for playback during live sports
- Worked for ESPN, Fox Sports, Turner Sports, etc.
Traffic Specialist
Sinclair Broadcast Group, WOAI, KABB, KMYS & EOAI
San Antonio, Texas
09.2013 - 01.2019
- Schedule programming on all 4 stations, obtain formats & input into OSI, which is a software program for generating television logs
- Apply copy for traffic, work inventory on logs to insure that advertisers get appropriate separation, print logs and place exceptions (commercials that don't get placed by spot engine)
- Recon program changes done as necessary due to interruptions in regularly scheduled programming
Senior Chyron iNFiNiT!/Still Storer Operator
KXLN-TV, Univision Channel 45
Houston, Texas
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- Created all graphics for newscast using Photoshop, exported to Leitch Sill Storer for playback during newscasts, created templates for Chyron iNFiNiT! and maintained Avid intelligent interface for news
- Chyron iNFiNiT!/Still Storer operator for 5pm & 10pm newscasts Monday through Friday
- Supervised & trained graphics team
Chyron iNFiNiT! Operator
KTRK-TV, ABC Channel 13
Houston, Texas
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- Created graphics for all newscasts & locally produced programming
- Quantel Paintbox, Quantel Still Storer
- Operated robotics (studio cameras), hand-held camera & floor directed
Senior Chyron iNFiNiT! Operator
KMOL-TV, NBC Channel 4
San Antonio, Texas
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- Operated Chyron iNFiNiT! graphics system for newscasts
- Created the on-air graphical look for station
- Operated both studio & hand-held camera, floor directed, TelePrompTer & sorted scripts
- Provided training of all Chyron operators
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX08.1991
Skills
- Word, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, Storyline publishing tool
- Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube & Nextdoor
- Creative
- Self-motivated
- Strong written & verbal communication
- Highly critical thinker with effective research skills
- Flexible team player who prospers in fast-paced environment
- Quick learner
Timeline
Digital Content Producer
Sinclair Broadcast Group
02.2019 - Current
Traffic Specialist
Sinclair Broadcast Group, WOAI, KABB, KMYS & EOAI
09.2013 - 01.2019
Chyron Duet Operator (graphics)
Independent Contractor - FOX Sports, ESPN, Turner
08.1997 - 11.2019
Senior Chyron iNFiNiT!/Still Storer Operator
KXLN-TV, Univision Channel 45
-
Chyron iNFiNiT! Operator
KTRK-TV, ABC Channel 13
-
Senior Chyron iNFiNiT! Operator
KMOL-TV, NBC Channel 4
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Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi