Alfonso Cerna

Alfonso Cerna is an experienced media professional currently serving as the Director of Redbird Productions at Illinois State Athletics since May 2023, following a tenure as Assistant Director in the same department. Prior to this role, Alfonso worked at WQAD News 8 from August 2021 to May 2023 as a Photojournalist/Video Editor and Digital Content Producer. Additional experience includes serving as a Production Assistant for the Quad Cities River Bandits and participating in a Fellowship Program with FanSided, where contributions were made as a Site Expert at Halo Hangout and as a Contributor at Cubbies Crib. Earlier roles include Broadcast Journalist at WZND Radio and Sports Reporter for The Vidette, alongside work as a Facility Manager for Illinois State University Campus Recreation and a Multimedia Journalist for TV-10 News. Alfonso holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Illinois State University, earned in 2020.