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Education
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Affiliations
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Praveen Chandra

Praveen Chandra

Bengaluru

Summary

Content specialist with 25+ years in global content partnerships and operations across the Gaming, Music, Media, and Entertainment industries. Specialized in sourcing and developing content across diverse formats and geographies. Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills in a global environment. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Head- Content Management

OnMobile Global India Limited
Bengaluru
04.2021 - Current

Heading Global Content for Challenges Arena - a casual & hyper-casual gaming product; 650M total revenue per annum, ~6M active user base.

  • Defined and executed the content strategy and roadmap; presented the content vision to CXO-level stakeholders.
  • Lead the development of 15 casual games in a period of 1 year; 2.5X increase in active user base across Asia, Africa, Middle East, LATAM, and Europe.
  • Directly managed a team of 10. Responsible for global content creation, monetization, operations, planning, gratification, marketing, and merchandising.

Senior Content Manager

OnMobile Global India Limited
Bengaluru
04.2010 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for 750M worth of content partner relationships.
  • Building, licensing, and managing alliances with over 150 content partners, media houses, and music labels.
  • End-to-end responsibility for 10 million partner-owned Music content, serving 15 operators.
  • Identify, structure, negotiate, and close large strategic content relationship deals.

Content Manager

OnMobile Global India Limited
Bengaluru
01.2004 - 03.2010
  • Established and maintained studios, overseeing audio/video requirements and operations.
  • Led the creation of exclusive music and video content across diverse genres.
  • Managed content, vendor relations, and sourcing of voice talent on a global scale.

Senior Executive

Cyber India Online Limited
Bengaluru
07.2002 - 12.2003
  • Oversaw design, execution, and budget management for new projects.
  • Implemented innovative concepts and ideas.
  • Led custom publishing and content customization for key clients like SAP and Wipro.
  • Launched multimedia, web hosting, and corporate film projects, generating new revenue streams.

Producer

Technology Media Group
Bengaluru
04.2001 - 07.2002
  • Produced and directed television show, overseeing all aspects of production from conceptualization to delivery.
  • Directed multiple in-house promos and fillers, ensuring high-quality content and effective messaging.
  • Conceptualization and execution of ad films based on marketing briefs, delivering compelling visual narratives aligned with client objectives.
  • Proficient in news presentation and anchoring.

Associate Producer

Goldwire Pictures Pvt. ltd
Chennai
08.1999 - 03.2001
  • Produced and co-directed ad films for large clientele.
  • Directed and produced corporate films and educational films.
  • Produced multimedia presentations for corporate houses and international clients.

Production Assistant

Asianet communications Pvt Ltd
Thiruvananthapuram
09.1998 - 08.1999
  • Assisted in producing a breakfast show as an Assistant Producer.
  • Took on the role of Producer for a sponsored film-based program.
  • Served as an Assistant Producer for a Musical Talent Programme.
  • Produced in-house promos and fillers.

Education

Master of Arts - Mass Communication

University of Madras
Chennai
04-1998

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
Chennai
04-1996

Skills

  • Content Management
  • Strategic planning
  • Project Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team building
  • Content Partnerships
  • Content Marketing
  • Content Creation

Affiliations

  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Social Media Networking

Accomplishments

  • Gold Medalist and University Rank holder

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Kannada
Elementary (A2)
A2
Bengali
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

Head- Content Management

OnMobile Global India Limited
04.2021 - Current

Senior Content Manager

OnMobile Global India Limited
04.2010 - 04.2021

Content Manager

OnMobile Global India Limited
01.2004 - 03.2010

Senior Executive

Cyber India Online Limited
07.2002 - 12.2003

Producer

Technology Media Group
04.2001 - 07.2002

Associate Producer

Goldwire Pictures Pvt. ltd
08.1999 - 03.2001

Production Assistant

Asianet communications Pvt Ltd
09.1998 - 08.1999

Master of Arts - Mass Communication

University of Madras

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
Praveen Chandra