ABARAJITHAN ANBARASAN
Matar Qadeem
Summary
Experienced Event Coordinator & Media Production Specialist with 13+ years of expertise across broadcast media, live event execution, award ceremonies, public engagement programs, and documentary-based storytelling. Adept at transforming event requirements into structured workflows, managing large teams, coordinating with production crews, and delivering high-impact shows under tight deadlines. Skilled in stage management, event logistics, visual planning, script preparation, and on-ground operations, with hands-on experience working in India's top media networks such as NEWS18 Tamil Nadu and CNN News18. A strong communicator who thrives in high-pressure environments with a passion for storytelling and precise event execution.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer - Assignment & Event Management
NEWS18 TAMIL NADU
Chennai
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Leading event and media coordination for one of Tamil Nadu's top news networks, managing both editorial assignments and major channel-driven events.
- Coordinated high-visibility media events including: Magudam Awards, Sigaram Awards, Business Awards, Katral Awards, Healthcare Awards, Food Festivals.
- Planned complete event workflows from concept → stage → telecast.
- Managed venue coordination, guest invitations, celebrity handling, and backstage control.
- Coordinated camera teams, anchors, technical staff, and LED/graphics designers.
- Prepared show scripts, event flow notes, visual content, highlight packages.
- Oversaw logistics, permissions, travel, and full technical setup.
- Handled live event timing, stage transitions, and crisis management during peak flow.
Documentary & Event Specialist
FREELANCE - MEDIA PRODUCTION & EVENT SUPPORT
Tamil Nadu (Multiple Districts)
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Worked independently across rural, social, and media projects, especially government-scheme awareness and agricultural content.
- Produced documentaries focused on farming, rural livelihood, and local industries.
- Coordinated field events, interviews, community programs, and public gatherings.
- Managed shoot planning, logistics, schedules, and visual narratives.
- Worked with NGOs, government departments, and community groups.
- Supported event-based video creation, awareness programs, and documentary screenings.
Senior Associate - Assignment Desk
CNN NEWS18 TAMIL NADU
Chennai
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Oversaw the real-time flow of breaking news, event coverage, and reporter coordination in a high-intensity newsroom environment.
- Assigned reporters, camera teams, and OB vans for event-based coverages.
- Oversaw event-driven stories: political gatherings, public meetings, crime events, press conferences.
- Managed minute-by-minute planning of live coverages.
- Ensured editorial accuracy, visual consistency, and timely broadcast delivery.
- Supported event-oriented storytelling for special programs and on-ground reports.
Visual Coordinator - Events & Productions
SHOUT OUT LOUD STUDIOS
Chennai
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Handled production planning and event-linked content shoots for films, PSA videos, and awareness campaigns.
- Coordinated shot divisions for film shoots & PSA projects.
- Supported public awareness events and documentary recordings.
- Managed on-ground logistics, artist schedules, and community-based event activities.
- Gathered public feedback and delivered reports to client organizations.
Education
B.Sc. - Visual Communication
Bishop Appaswamy College of Arts & Science
CoimbatoreHigher Secondary Education (HSC) -
State Board of Tamil Nadu
Skills
- Event Management
- Award Shows & Festival Coordination
- Press Conferences & Media Launches
- Corporate & Government Events
- Guest, Celebrity & VIP Handling
- Stage Flow, LED Content & Script Control
- Vendor & Production Team Coordination
- Travel, Logistics & Permission Management
- Media Production
- Scriptwriting & Shot Planning
- On-ground Reporting & Field Execution
- Documentary Storytelling
- Visual Editing Coordination
- Voiceover & Presentation
- Operational Strengths
- High-pressure Decision Making
- Multi-team Leadership
- Time-sensitive Execution
- Public & Crowd Interaction
- Creative Problem Solving
- Relationship Management
Languages
- Tamil
- English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/05/89
- Marital Status: Married
Event Portfolio
Magudam Awards, Sigaram Awards, Business Awards, Katral Awards, Healthcare Awards, Food Festivals, Government Awareness Events, Documentary Screening Programs, Press Meets & Media Launches, Stage & LED Content Planning, Script, Technical & Show Flow Control, VIP & Speaker Coordination, Vendor & Crew Supervision, Live Telecast Monitoring, Crowd Handling & Security Sync, Logistics, Permissions & Execution, Promotional Video & Highlights Creation
Timeline
Associate Producer - Assignment & Event Management
NEWS18 TAMIL NADU
08.2023 - 11.2025
Documentary & Event Specialist
FREELANCE - MEDIA PRODUCTION & EVENT SUPPORT
09.2020 - 07.2023
Senior Associate - Assignment Desk
CNN NEWS18 TAMIL NADU
07.2016 - 08.2020
Visual Coordinator - Events & Productions
SHOUT OUT LOUD STUDIOS
01.2013 - 01.2016
B.Sc. - Visual Communication
Bishop Appaswamy College of Arts & Science
Higher Secondary Education (HSC) -
State Board of Tamil Nadu