MERIKA ANDRADE

Los Angeles, CA · 402-***-****

Email: adgtcj@r.postjobfree.com · Portfolio: merikaandrade.com

EXPERIENCE

JUNE. 2019 –JAN. 2020; VENICE, CALIFORNIA

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, happs news

Regularly pitch/research relevant stories that appeal to a young, global audience. Produce a minimum of 6 international news streams a week from start to finish on short deadlines as well as scouting/hiring journalists, research, script writing and editing. Produce and edit one off explainers and posts for twitter, YouTube and Instagram accounts using adobe suites. Manage Host, director, tech, and guests during international live news streams on twitter. Converse and communicate with our international slack community for stories and company growth.

AUG. 2018 – MAR. 2019; NEBRASKA & IOWA

PHOTOGRAPHY SUPERVISOR, Lifetouch

Managed staffing levels, performance of direct reports, payroll, client relations and training. Built a staff of 9 employees across Nebraska and Iowa areas. Trained photographers- with three of the top 50 in the nation and one winning best photographer in Midwest district out of 60. Increased business by over 50% in one season.

NOV. 2016 – MAR. 2019; LINCOLN & OMAHA, NEBRASKA

PROMOTER, Skar advertising

Traveled to various events in the state of Nebraska promoting Nebraska Lottery. Interacted with clients, created a positive image of the Nebraska Lottery on social media by creating and writing engaging content. Set up promotional booths and stands to distribute product samples.

OCT. 2016 – MAY 2018; LINCOLN, NE

PRODUCTION INTERN, Platte basin timelapse

Organized, edited and managed a detailed log of external hard drives and online of PBT content. Researched stories focused on water conservation throughout the Platte Basin region using technology and traditional video. Worked heavily with Google suites to relay research amongst the company. Pitched and produced a project about Urban Agriculture using videography, photography, 360 and script and copy writing. Worked with Google earth Pro for my project and used their beta movie maker program for the virtual mapping done on the Platter Basin.

JAN. 2017 – MAY 2018; UGANDA & PUERTO RICO

MULTIMEDIA, global eyewitness

Researched stories focused on the indigenous Batwa people in Uganda and the after math of hurricane Maria in Vieques, Puerto Rico individually and with a team. Independently collected interviews, still images, video and sound footage in fast-paced, and high-impact environments. Produced/edited short docs and images for multiple showings. Created social media content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.

EDUCATION

JAN. 2014 – MAY 2018

BACHELORS IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS, University of nebraska- lincoln

Awards won: 10th place – 2018 Hearst Journalism Award for Multimedia IV – Team Reporting News for multimedia video “Still Here” created in Uganda, and Nebraska Press Association 2016 2nd place for photojournalism.

SKILLS

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, email, telephone) with a strong attention to detail

Ability to troubleshoot tech problems, and take the initiative to research what you do not know.

Editing video footage and matching color on products

Well-rounded knowledge of video production

Analytical and ability to problem solve

Proficiency in Adobe Suite - Premiere, After Effects, Light room, Media Encoder and Photoshop

Self-starter and capable of working while managing multiple projects simultaneously

Editing content for social and digital videos

Willingness to learn new skills and grow

Strong knowledge of YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Instagram formats

ACTIVITIES

Intern for Google News Lab Drone boot camp August 2016; Founder and President of UNL Photo League 2016-2018; Video Intern at Vision Maker Media Winter 2017; and Production intern for KFRX tuition mission 2018.

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