RAMESH BAALAJI
Coimbatore
Summary
Professional with over 4 years of experience in videography and photography across motorsports, cinema, and digital media. Demonstrated expertise in multimedia storytelling and live reporting, consistently delivering high-quality content that meets client objectives. Known for strong communication skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities, ensuring effective collaboration and audience engagement. Proven track record of managing projects efficiently under tight deadlines, enhancing overall productivity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Journalist
Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited
Chennai
11.2024 - Current
- Produced high-quality video, audio, and photo content for digital and print media platforms, ensuring strong visual storytelling and audience engagement.
- Handled professional camera equipment (DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, stabilisers, mics, lighting kits), and ensured optimal settings for various shooting environments.
- Conducted pre-production planning, including script alignment, shot lists, storyboards, equipment checks, location scouting, and scheduling, to ensure smooth production flow.
- Captured diverse content covering political events, women's empowerment stories, Vikatan Awards cinema interviews, sports coverage, and motorsports storytelling, delivering fast, accurate, and engaging visuals.
- Executed full on-ground production, managing framing, lighting, sound capture, and live scenario adjustments to achieve editorial standards.
- Led the post-production process, including rough cuts, reviewing footage, organizing files, and working closely with editors on final cut direction, graphics, subtitles, and sound design.
- Collaborated with cross-functional editorial, design, and social media teams to ensure every content piece aligned with Vikatan’s brand vision and channel strategy.
- Maintained strict attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, quality, and consistency across all content formats.
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced newsroom demands, managing multiple assignments, and delivering content within tight deadlines.
- Ensured effective content publishing flow by coordinating with the digital team for platform-specific formats, thumbnails, titles, and metadata optimisation.
- Demonstrated strong story selection and content judgment, identifying narratives that resonate with Tamil digital audiences.
- Followed ethical journalism standards, ensuring factual accuracy, and responsible reporting across all video stories.
Videographer
Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited
Chennai
12.2022 - 11.2024
Freelancer
Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited
Chennai
04.2022 - 12.2022
Motorsports Photography & Videography
Freelancer
Coimbatore
07.2021 - 11.2022
- I worked with Aditya Bedre for a photography workshop.
- Worked on various track days for different academies: RACR, ISBK, and CRA.
- Worked for various motorsports events: FJRS, JK Tyre, BMW events, and Keerthi Triumph.
- Contributed pictures to Red Bull and Motor Vikatan.
Intern Reporter
KOVAI MAIL
Coimbatore
- Published article, along with photography, videography content for the website and YouTube.
Education
MA - Journalism & Mass Communication
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore08.2019
BSC - Visual Communication & Electronic Media
Rathinam College of Arts & Science
Coimbatore08.2017
Skills
- Photography
- Microsft Office
- Adobe Premiere
- Videography
- Light Room Classic
- Content editing
- Camera operation
- Story development
- Project coordination
- Content strategy
Languages
- Tamil
- Telugu
- English
Affiliations
Camera -Canon R5 mirrorless
Lens -24-105mm (F4), 50mm
Mic - Holly Land mic
Tripod
Additional
camera - 7D mark 2
Lens 10-18mm,18-135mm
Lens -24-105mm (F4), 50mm
Mic - Holly Land mic
Tripod
Additional
camera - 7D mark 2
Lens 10-18mm,18-135mm
Timeline
Video Journalist
Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited
11.2024 - Current
Videographer
Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited
12.2022 - 11.2024
Freelancer
Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited
04.2022 - 12.2022
Motorsports Photography & Videography
Freelancer
07.2021 - 11.2022
Intern Reporter
KOVAI MAIL
MA - Journalism & Mass Communication
Bharathiar University
BSC - Visual Communication & Electronic Media
Rathinam College of Arts & Science