FARAH ZERMANE
Associate Producer | Production & Post Coordinator | Journalist | Editor
Mobile: 732-567-0451 | Email: farah.zermane@gmail.com
Recent credits:
Post Production Coordinator
Hoarding: Buried Alive – TLC – Season 3B– in progress
Associate Producer
Discovery Channel CME series – ep. 109 (Atrial Fibrillation)
True Crime with Aphrodite Jones – Investigation Discovery – Season 2
Production Assistant
Human Planet – Discovery Channel – April 2011 – 6×60
Texas Drug Wars – Discovery Channel – March 2011 – pilot
Discovery Channel CME series – ep. 107 (Anaphylaxis)
Future Family: Life in the Digital Age – Discovery Channel – Nov 2010
Overcoming Obstacles in Treating Your Diabetes – Discovery Channel – Oct 2010
SUMMARY: Hardworking, creative and logical professional is passionate and knowledgeable about all stages of production. Experience includes: casting, research, shoot logistics, directing, field production, writer/editor support, problem solving, deliverables, rights and clearances.
MEDIA PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Discovery Studios, LLC, Post Production Coordinator/ Associate Producer, Silver Spring, MD June 2010 – present
- Assist executive, series, supervising and line producers with the execution of numerous documentaries
- Coordinate all shoot logistics, serve as the production’s primary liaison between crew, vendors and talent
- Schedule edits, prep shows for online, select clips for promos, webisodes and press
- Research and license stock footage and stills, negotiate rates, draft legal agreements
- Edit string outs for producers, cut selects for editors
- Manage tape and file-based media, coordinate tape ingest, duplication and conversion
- Fact-check and proofread scripts
- Script supervise narration sessions and multi-camera studio tapings
- Submit all deliverables to client
- Demonstrated ability to work on high profile and international co-productions, associating with network executives and partner production companies
American University Media Production Center, Media Technician, Washington, DC Jan 2010 – May 2011
- Assisted graduate and undergraduate film and journalism students with trouble shooting on a wide range of audio and video editing systems and news production programs (see “Skills” for specific programs)
- Set up classroom audiovisual equipment, scheduled faculty and student edit time
District Wire Radio & Television News, Contributor, Washington, DC Aug 2009 – May 2010
- Produced and edited radio newscasts for iTunes and video newscasts for District Wire’s online news service
- Field produced, wrote and edited audio and video stories for the Washington Metropolitan Area
90.5 the Night, WBJB-FM, On-air Personality, Lincroft, NJ Jan 2007 – Aug 2009
- Hosted a four-hour weekend music program and filled in for full-time afternoon drive and evening hosts as needed
- Produced, wrote, voiced and edited public service announcements and station promos
- Provided election night coverage for New Jersey Senate and presidential primary races
Millennium Radio Group, LLC, News Intern, Bayville, NJ Sept 2006 –Jan 2007
- Wrote and edited news stories for on-air talent
- Produced, wrote, voiced and edited feature stories
- Conducted interviews with local politicians, news-makers and “men-on-the-street”
SKILLS
Audio Editing: Adobe Audition, Adobe Audacity, Cool Edit Pro, Garage Band, Pro Tools
Video Editing: Proficient in Final Cut Pro, Knowledgeable in Avid Adrenaline
Other: SS32 Digital Radio Automation System, knowledgeable in frequently used file and tape formats, Photoshop
Language: Advanced French, Basic Arabic
Computer Skills: MAC and PC proficient, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, FTP clients
Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube
EDUCATION
American University School of Communication (2010)
Bachelor of Arts: Major: Broadcast Journalism, Minor: International Studies, magna cum laude, Jack Jurey Award for essay writing and outstanding professional potential
Brookdale Community College (2008)
Associate in Arts: Broadcasting, GPA: 4.0, Outstanding Student Award in Arts & Communication, distinguished scholar, honors program, speech and debate club president
