ANDREA CERDAN
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented production assistant with experience in control room operations and visual storytelling. Known for meeting tight deadlines and delivering high-quality content, ready to leverage expertise to support impactful live broadcasts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Fox Weather
07.2023 - Current
- Pitched up to three stories daily, ranging from breaking weather news to feature segments on weather-related themes.
- Write banners and scripts, edit video content, and adjust coverage in real time to respond to breaking news.
- Edited 15–20 stories per day using iNews and Dalet, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous updates.
- Sourced and curated high-quality user-generated content (sound bites, videos, and graphics) from multiple platforms for on-air use.
- Assisted producers and the production team with story development, control room operations, and recording segments to support seamless live broadcasts.
- Supported live shows by managing audio and visual elements in real time.
- Organized scripts, graphics, and video assets to ensure smooth daily newsroom operations.
- Conducted research on weather-related topics to support editorial decisions and accurate reporting.
HANNITY Production Assistant Intern
Fox News Channel
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with daily production tasks for Hannity, including video editing, research, and preparing show elements under tight deadlines.
- Learned to write clear, concise scripts, and on-screen banners optimized for live television and fast-paced news delivery.
- Helped coordinate production needs across multiple departments to ensure accurate, high-quality content delivery.
- Worked closely with producers, editors, and staff to maintain a smooth workflow in a fast-paced, live television environment.
Tennis Coach
Garden State Tennis
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered individual and group coaching to improve performance, technique, and game strategy.
- Evaluated progress and provided clear feedback in a positive, safe training environment.
- Built strong relationships with players and families to encourage growth and participation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies Focusing in Business & Journalism
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04-2023
Skills
- High level of attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Meeting deadlines
- Script writing
- Story development
- News research
- Control room operations
- Broadcast production
- Visual storytelling
- Video editing
- Proficient in iNews and Dalet
Timeline
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Fox Weather
07.2023 - Current
HANNITY Production Assistant Intern
Fox News Channel
06.2022 - 08.2022
Tennis Coach
Garden State Tennis
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - General Studies Focusing in Business & Journalism
University of Michigan