Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline

Cesar Becerra

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Seasoned Producer with broad experience in multimedia production, project management and team leadership. Known for creativity in storytelling, strong technical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Consistently deliver high-quality content on time and under budget, while fostering positive relationships with clients, crew members, and stakeholders. Successful track record in driving audience engagement across various platforms.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Producer

VSiN (Vegas Stats & Information Network)
Las Vegas, NV
06.2024 - Current
  • Utilize strong knowledge of video production techniques to execute projects from conception to completion, ensuring compelling and engaging content.
  • Work with on-air talent and the production team to create informative and visually motivating content for sports bettors.
  • Responsible for building daily show rundowns, topic bars, booking guests, and designing graphics for daily shows.
  • Research stats and angles for segments, and complementary graphics.
  • Direct technical staff during live broadcasts to ensure seamless production.
  • Edit audio and video clips for broadcast air.
  • Organized and attended pre-production meetings with key stakeholders to ensure successful execution of productions.
  • Collaborated with directors, writers, designers, cinematographers, editors and other creatives throughout theproduction process.

Associate Producer

DraftKings
Las Vegas, NV
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Manage social media video content and distribution across (X, YouTube, and Instagram) platforms.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with technology platforms and editing software packages such as Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
  • Clip and edit video during live broadcast for distribution on Send to News and other social media outlets.
  • Provided support to the director during pre-production meetings and rehearsals.
  • Oversaw post-production activities such as editing, sound mixing, andcolor correction.

Production Assistant

ESPN
Bristol, CT
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to brainstorm ideas, plan shoots, and execute production plans for weekly shows.
  • Produced high-quality content for linear use, showcasing diverse stories and narratives.
  • Conceptualized and executed promotional content for network initiatives.
  • Produced creative bumps, montages, and sound elements.
  • Operated the EVS DreamCatcher program during live broadcasts.
  • Assisted talent in creating telestrated film breakdown videos.
  • Produced thousands of highlights covering the NFL, NCAA, basketball, baseball, and the Olympics for multiple SportsCenter shows.
  • Prepared call sheets and distributed them to cast and crew members.
  • Provided technical support during live broadcasts or recordings.
  • I wrote detailed shot sheets for talent using iNews.
  • Transcribed press conferences and interviews for full sound elements
  • Edited audio and video for sound elements for TV air using QEdits
  • Operated teleprompter during live broadcasts

Executive Assistant

UC Irvine
Irvine, California
01.2016 - 11.2021
  • Managed the Center’s communications and branding to increase outreach efforts.
  • Editor-in-Chief of the annual EDGE magazine, providing the latest higher education information.
  • Website creator and administrator for CFEP programs and digital newsletter.
  • Managed the CRM database with over 6,000 contacts.
  • Provided administrative and business support to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Educational Partnerships.
  • Prepared travel arrangements for the Assistant Vice-Chancellor and the Assistant Director.
  • Organized a complex calendar for the Assistant Vice-Chancellor and the Assistant Director.
  • Reviewed the budget for over 20 different accounts to ensure the center is aligned with the budget every fiscal year.
  • Organized and managed a complex calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for the executive team.am.
  • Prepared reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, and other documents as needed by the executive staff.
  • Provided administrative support in preparing contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and other documentation required for daily business activities.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various software programs including MS Excel spreadsheets.

Production Assistant

FOX Sports
Los Angeles, CA
11.2019 - 11.2021
  • Produced multi-sport highlight packages and live 'game break' hits using iNews.
  • Trained and supported freelance production assistants.
  • I wrote and delivered shot sheets to talent during live broadcasts.
  • Log and categorize footage from live sporting events.
  • Prepared call sheets and distributed them to cast and crew members.
  • Assisted in assembling stage sets and props onsite.

Education

Associate of Arts - Sportscasting

Full Sail University
01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Literary Journalism

University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
01.2011

Skills

  • Video Production Techniques
  • Content creation
  • Guest booking
  • Graphic Design
  • Research
  • Live Broadcast Direction
  • Audio Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Social Media Management
  • Technology Proficiency
  • Editing Software Proficiency
  • Content Management
  • Collaboration
  • Content Production
  • Broadcast Production
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Concept Development
  • Creative Production
  • EVS DreamCatcher Operation
  • Telestration
  • Highlight Production
  • Shot Sheet Writing
  • Transcription
  • Teleprompter Operation
  • Multi-Sport Production
  • Training and Support

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Producer - VSiN (Vegas Stats & Information Network)
06.2024 - Current
Associate Producer - DraftKings
06.2023 - 06.2024
Production Assistant - ESPN
12.2021 - 05.2023
Production Assistant - FOX Sports
11.2019 - 11.2021
Executive Assistant - UC Irvine
01.2016 - 11.2021
Full Sail University - Associate of Arts, Sportscasting
University of California, Irvine - Bachelor of Arts, Literary Journalism
Cesar Becerra