ANDREA CERDAN
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Editorial writer/producer with experience researching, writing, editing and shaping stories in a fast-paced national newsroom. Strong news judgment and storytelling instincts with experience covering business, breaking news, politics and current events. Skilled at identifying compelling story angles, pitching original ideas, writing engaging headlines and display copy, and delivering accurate, audience-focused content under tight deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Writer/Associate Producer for “America Reports”
FOX NEWS CHANNEL
New York, NY
02.2026 - Current
- Research, write and produce content on business news, political developments, breaking news and current events, adapting coverage to rapidly evolving news cycles.
- Produce reporters, guests and readers while shaping stories around compelling angles and key developments, crafting teases, intros, scripts, headlines and display copy for broadcast.
- Monitor breaking developments and live feeds, exercise sound news judgment, fact-check and copy edit content, and research and cut visual elements under tight deadlines.
- Pitch original story ideas and collaborate with producers, anchors and senior editorial leadership from initial research through final editorial execution.
Production Assistant
FOX WEATHER
New York, NY
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Researched stories and developed segment content for live and long-form programming, collaborating with producers to highlight relevant information and compelling angles that enhance audience engagement.
- Assisted with video editing, conducted media research, and managed assets using Dalet and Adobe Premiere Pro to streamline production processes.
- Supported breaking news coverage and live broadcasts, adapting swiftly to changing editorial and production priorities to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Worked closely with producers and editorial teams to execute daily coverage accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines.
Production Intern
HANNITY
New York, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed editorial information using iNEWS and Dalet, organized production workflows, and ensured accurate, timely coverage in fast-paced newsroom.
- Assisted with video editing and story research while supporting live broadcast production in control room and field settings.
- Researched and pitched story ideas, enhancing editorial development and enabling producers to identify compelling angles for coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business and Journalism
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04-2023
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Attention To Detail
- Visual Storytelling
- Content Development
- Writing & Verbal Communication
- Organization
- Broadcast Journalism
- Deadline Adaptability
RELEVANT BUSINESS PROJECTS
Technology & Operations | Sustainability | Leadership | Coding
Analyzed business cases, researched solutions and developed recommendations while building experience in leadership, problem-solving and public speaking.
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
- Competed as a Division I student-athlete while balancing 20+ hours per week of training, competition, travel and academics.
- Collaborated closely with teammates and coaches toward shared competitive goals, contributing to the program’s first Big Ten Tournament championship in five years.
- Developed strong time management, discipline and performance-under-pressure skills while managing demanding academic and athletic responsibilities.
Timeline
Writer/Associate Producer for “America Reports”
FOX NEWS CHANNEL
02.2026 - Current
Production Assistant
FOX WEATHER
07.2023 - 02.2026
Production Intern
HANNITY
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business and Journalism
The University of Michigan