Raveesh Kumar
Summary
To work in A Technology driven organization that will offer strong challenges, career advancement & opportunity to use my experience/knowledge, thereby contribute to the enhancement of customer, organization & personal value. Received award two times. Seeking position with opportunities for advancement into a managerial position.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager (MCR / Playout)
Network18 Media & Investments Ltd
Mumbai
09.2022 - Current
- Implemented Log Changes & Shows timing management for network 18 & Viacom18 channels
- Troubleshot Technical & Operational Errors efficiently within minimal duration
- Ensured graphic elements were available and correct
- Collaborated with on-air crew to optimize AV levels during live broadcasts, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Modified on-air playlists to align with channel requirements by adding/deleting promos, commercials, and programs.
- Coordinated for incoming feeds, news, and missing programs, promos & commercials to ingest into server.
Assistant Manager
Planetcast Media Services Limited
Noida
11.2011 - 09.2022
- Handled and trained a team of TX / Ingest Operators to ensure seamless transmission.
- Handle MCR operations of STAR NETWORK INDIA/international (72 Channel (Harris video automation as Linear/Cloud) & National Geographic channels (6 Channels of Cloud based PMSL Playout)
- Technical analysis (R&D) of Playout new products/software of PMSL to check quality & playout compatibility
- Created and managed tickets for product bug tracking using PMSL tracking tools, such as Jira methodology.
- Create or manage Graphics template (PUBG, Aston, Countdown BUG, Show name, Back-in) & language wise Subtitles configuration as per channel requirement
- Manage Video server space through Deletion/archiving through MAM (Media Assets management)
- Managed in-house computer software systems, servers, and storage devices.
- Coordinated with various departments to handle content, commercials, and execute special transmission requirements.
- Handled Live Events such as CCL, World Cricket, IPL, Hockey, Oscar and other events according to channel stakeholders
- Recorded satellite feeds on server after verifying quality standards
- Prepared and checked daily transmission and troubleshooted TX operations
- Coordinated with the TX Team, sub-clip preview/QC team, and RF/Software & IT team to ensure smooth transmission.
- Led multiple projects within the Playout department, including TRAI Off-com, Content-based Dashboard, Star Cloud Playout, and Subtitle & QC team.
- Major involvement in migration of National Geographic Network, (6 Channels) & Star International (18 Channels) from Liner to Cloud Ready Playout (Box in Channel)
- Contributed to the selection of basic TX requirements, basic Ingest requirement, and state-of-the-art feed room design for daily content receive.
Video Editing MCR / UPLINK Executive
News Express TV
Noida
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Troubleshot Technical & Operational Errors efficiently within minimal duration
- Operated Harris Icon Master Switcher for inserting Logo, ticker band and bug/logo.
- Scheduled and planned transmissions based on sales team requirements with the help of BATS (broadcast scheduling software).
- Contributed as an active team member in the installation and commissioning of PCR/MCR and Studio teleprompter.
- Collaborated with on-air crew to ensure seamless live broadcasts while managing AV and optimizing levels for minimal downtime.
- Implemented on-air playlist changes based on channel requirements, including additions and deletions of promos, commercials, and programs.
- Coordinate for incoming feeds, news, missing programs, promos, and commercials to ingest in server.
- Operated Harris Icon Master Switcher for inserting Logo, ticker band & bug/logo.
VT Editor (Planman Consulting as 3rd Party)
Zee News
Noida
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Edited News and programs using Velocity & FCP software.
- Ensured contents adhered to broadcast standards and were checked for quality before broadcasting.
- Maintain Work Flow (Feedback entry in webpage) Of Video Clip.
MCR / UPLINK Executive
Darsh Digital Network
Patna
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Played an active role as a team member in the installation and commissioning of PCR/MCR and Studio teleprompter.
- At 'Darsh News' broadcast centre, supported broadcast post production, playout, MCR and PCR operations utilizing Harris based network and baseband infrastructure. (Received appreciation for timely solutions utilizing available infrastructure within six months).
- Enhanced communique from PCR as a live bulletin. Executive"(Shift In charge)”.
- Creating commercial detail of AS RUN for sales billing.
- Operated and managed Yamaha sound console MG 166 cx as well as other audio mixing systems in PCR.
- Operated HD, PD-50, and PD-70 cameras in the Studio.
- Planned and executed technical view setup for news channel
MCR / UPLINK Executive
TML Voice Of India TV, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Noida
11.2008 - 08.2009
- Check Playout playlist of news Run (news bulletin schedule)
- Managed commercial during news slot to meet sales team requirements.
- Monitored and controlled A/V signal at MCR end.
- Utilized VTR / Media grid for taking backups.
- Created personalized playlists for automation.
- Managed live broadcast of special events.
- Adjusted logo and ticker plate in MCR.
Education
OTT-TV Training And Certification - OTT-TV Training And Certification
Nex G Innovations & Solution Training Center
12-2023
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
Nalanda Open University
Patna08-2011
Advance Certificate in Video Production -
International School of Media Studies
Noida, Uttar Pradesh11.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication & Advertising
Magadh University
Patna, Bihar04.2008
Skills
- Broadcast/Video Engineering Operations
- Team Management
- MCR/PCR Operation
- Vendor Management
- Video Production
- Team Handling/Training
- Ticket Management as like Jira
- Video Streaming Protocols (MPEG-DASH/HLS)
- OTT TV Streaming (Ffmpeg)
- Basic AWS Media Tools
- Quick decision-making abilities
- Compression, video and audio encoding
- Technical Analysis
- Broadcast schedule/Playlist Management
- Transmission Preparation/Checking/Troubleshooting
- Graphics Template Management
- Subtitles Configuration
- Media Assets Management (MAM/DAM)
- Live Event Handling
- Satellite Feeds Recording
- Graphic Elements Scrutinization
- PCR/MCR/Studio Teleprompter Installation & Commissioning
- On-Air Crew Support
- Feed Coordination
- Basic Linux/Computer networking
- Content Operation
- Video Editing
- Quality Checking
- Work Flow Maintenance
Languages
English, Hindi
Accomplishments
- Lead multiple projects of Playout department as , TRAI Off-com, Content based Dashboard, Star Cloud Playout, Subtitle & QC team in Planetcast.
- Major involvement in migration of National Geographic Network, (6 Channels) & Star International (18 Channels) from Liner to Cloud Ready Playout (Box in Channel). The migration included contribution of selection of basic TX requirements, basic Ingest requirement and state of art feed room designing for daily content receive in employment of Planetcat Media.
- In Darsh News, Within six months received appreciation for providing timely solutions utilizing the available infrastructure.
Certification
I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge & belief, this bio-data correctly describes my qualifications, my experience and me.
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Regards,
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Raveesh Kumar
Timeline
Deputy Manager (MCR / Playout)
Network18 Media & Investments Ltd
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Planetcast Media Services Limited
11.2011 - 09.2022
Video Editing MCR / UPLINK Executive
News Express TV
07.2011 - 11.2011
VT Editor (Planman Consulting as 3rd Party)
Zee News
06.2010 - 07.2011
MCR / UPLINK Executive
Darsh Digital Network
08.2009 - 05.2010
MCR / UPLINK Executive
TML Voice Of India TV, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
11.2008 - 08.2009
OTT-TV Training And Certification - OTT-TV Training And Certification
Nex G Innovations & Solution Training Center
Master of Arts - Mass Communication
Nalanda Open University
Advance Certificate in Video Production -
International School of Media Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication & Advertising
Magadh University
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