Andrea Jerrett
Eastern Passage,NS
Summary
Award-winning journalist, digital producer and media professional with 15 years of experience at CTV Atlantic. A reliable worker with excellent communication skills and a track record of creating high-quality content. Detail-oriented and skilled multitasker. A team leader and a team player. Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Producer/Social Media Manager
CTV Atlantic
2011.01 - Current
- Lead and manage CTV Atlantic's digital news team
- Participate in daily story meetings with news team to determine which content will be covered on TV and online
- Assign, edit, write and publish content to website, social media
- Conduct interviews
- Manage and monitor social media accounts
- Promote digital content, news programming, CTV brand on social media
Production Assistant/Autocue Operator
CTV Atlantic
2008.05 - 2009.03
- Worked with producer to build and fill show
- Ensured newscast was timed properly
- Wrote and printed scripts for hosts and anchors
- Printed and delivered run sheets to production crew
- Worked in control room during live shows, rolled teleprompter for hosts and anchors
Audio Assistant
IWK Foundation-IWK Telethon
- Worked for IWK Telethon for Children for 10 years
- Assisted audio technician in control room/satellite truck during broadcast
Summer Cruiser Representative
CKEC Radio (now 94.1 The Breeze)
2005.05 - 2005.08
- Drove 'summer cruiser' for CKEC Radio for two summers, working as reporter and spokesperson for station
- Attended and reported live from various events and remotes in Pictou County
- Interacted with public and promoted radio station through giveaways
Education
Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) -
University of King's College
Halifax, NS04.2008
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Creating and editing content
- Relationship management
- Project management
- Social media management
- Brand promotion
- Media relations
- Meeting deadlines
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Work ethic
Awards
Bell Bravo Award, 01/2021
- Delivered "outstanding and virtually non-stop digital news"
- Bell's most prestigious employee recognition award
References
Steve Murphy
Former Chief News Anchor, CTV Atlantic
(902) 430-7223
steve.murphy@bellmedia.ca
Jayson Baxter
Host Of CTV News At 5
(902) 237-6862
jcbaxter@icloud.com
Volunteer Experience
Social Media Manager, Christmas Daddies Telethon, Halifax, NS
- Volunteered with Christmas Daddies Telethon for 10 years
- Promoted telethon on CTV Atlantic website and social media pages
- Managed telethon's social media accounts, pushed out content during event
- Wrote and published telethon content on CTV Atlantic website
Timeline
Digital Producer/Social Media Manager
CTV Atlantic
2011.01 - Current
Production Assistant/Autocue Operator
CTV Atlantic
2008.05 - 2009.03
Summer Cruiser Representative
CKEC Radio (now 94.1 The Breeze)
2005.05 - 2005.08
Audio Assistant
IWK Foundation-IWK Telethon
Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) -
University of King's College
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