OTA Talent, a premier TV News Talent Agency, is proud to welcome Bert Rudman to the team as a Broadcast Talent Agent. Rudman comes to OTA with an impressive journalism background at the network and local levels.

He will be an integral part of OTA Talent’s National Agent Team that has built an unmatched reputation for transforming client careers.

Jeff Marcu, OTA Talent’s CEO said, “Bert has so much expertise and has built so many incredible relationships in our industry. He is a true asset to OTA and our incredible clients.”

Rudman has more than 40 years of award-winning journalism experience as a news director, network producer and anchor/reporter. While at ABC News, Rudman covered the Crisis in Haiti, the second Iraq War and the liberation of Kabul, Afghanistan, working with journalists such as Peter Jennings and Diane Sawyer.

Rudman got his start in television as an anchor/reporter in Maine, Oklahoma City and Seattle, before turning to network news production in New York and Los Angeles. He was Senior Investigative Producer for CBS News. Most recently, Rudman was a news director at local stations around the country.

“After decades in the television news business I wanted to give back to the profession that has given me so much pleasure. Working as an agent with OTA Talent connects me with journalists I can coach and mentor into achieving their own goals,” Rudman explained. 

Kimberly Price, OTA Vice President of Talent is confident Rudman will add to the already dominant OTA National Agent Team. “Bert has the experience, knowledge and contacts to advance his clients’ careers. He is truly genuine in his approach and dedication to helping his clients succeed,” Price said