Mercedes Cevallos serves as a News Assignment Editor at WPLG since July 2023, bringing extensive experience in news editorial roles. Prior to this, Mercedes worked as a Senior Assignment Editor at América TeVé Miami from July 2019 to March 2022, where responsibilities included distributing news coverage assignments and assisting the news team in generating story ideas. Roles at Burn 20, LLC as a Social Media Editor and Content Writer, and as an Associate Producer at Sierralta Entertainment Inc, further highlighted skills in content creation and event coverage. Previous experience includes serving as a News & Front Page Editor at Yahoo, managing operations at Rainbow Shop, and contributing as a writer for several publications. Mercedes holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication and a Master's in Spanish and Multimedia Journalism from Florida International University, along with various certifications in social media and digital content.