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RAVI NAIR
Media Professional
Thane,MH
Summary
Results-oriented leader with 20 years of experience in Production and Post-Production management for Global Entertainment Companies and OTT platforms in APAC and EMEA. Expertise in overseeing Post-Production activities, achieving procurement and inventory objectives, and performing quality checks to ensure compliance with industry standards. Builds strong vendor relationships through effective billing management and implements audit-compliant processes to drive operational improvements.
Overview
5
5
Languages
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited
12.2013 - 04.2024
- support head of production and production team in developing and implementing operational strategy through data and analytics support
- Facilitated smooth delivery between production units and transmission team for shows/events/movies/commercials, ensuring timely broadcast.
- proficient in overseeing quality control/quality testing of broadcast content through effective supervision and training
- Engage with local, regional, and central teams (e.g., production solutions, finance & strategy, title ops, asset management, localization) to drive initiatives demanding post-functional support in various regions.
- Implemented creative strategies for problem-solving on diverse productions, delivering clarity and brief to optimize operational processes.
- obtaining S&P approvals for post-production content broadcast while following broadcasting policies and processes.
- Manage scheduling of technical staff for completion of weekly technical responsibilities
- Engaged with diverse departments and external production teams to establish efficient post-production workflows across multiple projects, supporting key stakeholders in decision-making.
- Tracked emerging trends in the industry and recognized avenues for operational advancement.
- facilitate and optimize post-production training efforts.
- Facilitated collaboration between the international business development team and production units to tailor shows for worldwide audiences.
- Inspire and lead broader initiatives, such as post-production resource planning.
- Establish a strong understanding of Content Planning.
- Work with other internal teams (production, commercial, marketing, technical & programming) and external production partners to define daily goals and post workflows, such as HDR/SDR colour pipelines, master delivery and final archive.
- Provide notes on post production requirements, flagging any potential issues.
- Review and vet Post budgets and schedules, providing feedback internally and externally on viability and risks.
- Tracked and managed post-related costs, providing stakeholders with regular updates on budget status.
- Troubleshoot and communicate all changes to the schedule to internal/external teams.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Senior Executive
Turner General Entertainment Networks India Private Limited
10.2007 - 06.2012
Executive
STAR India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2001 - 09.2007
Assistant Studio Manager
Video Kraft International
10.1998 - 12.1999
- Contributed to production agency's audio-visual initiatives
- Contributed to increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.
- Participated in networking events to build relationships and partnerships within the local community, providing a positive brand presence.
- Monitored instructor performance through regular evaluations providing constructive feedback aimed at enhancing teaching methodologies.
Education
Commerce Graduate - Financial Accounting & Economics
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India04-2000
Skills
Project oversight
Supply chain management
data-driven decision making
Reporting software proficiency
Analytical thinking
problem-solving expertise
team leadership
cross-functional collaboration
Collaborative teamwork skills
Skilled in virtual teamwork
effective communication
Post-production oversight
Interests
Work Experience Details
Support the Head of Production and the Production team to develop and implement an operational strategy by supporting with data and analytics, Ensure efficient and smooth deliverables between Production units & Transmission team for shows/events/movies/commercials to be broad-casted/aired., Experienced at managing QC/QT of content to be broadcaster through supervision and training, Partner with local, regional and central teams to implement initiatives requiring Post-functional support in regions., Brought in innovative ways to solve issues on various productions, providing context and brief to simplify and inform their operations., Ensuring S&P approvals for post-production content to be broadcasted whilst adhering to Broadcasting policies/processes., Rostering technical staff and scheduling them to do the weekly technical jobs., Periodic reporting of the utilization of technical equipment & manpower., Work with different departments & external production teams on establishing Post Production workflows across multiple projects simultaneously and support key stakeholders and aided critical decisions, Kept abreast of trends in the industry and identify potential opportunities for operational improvement., Implement and support Post Production training initiatives., Coordinating between the International Business Development team and production units to customize shows for international audiences., Inspire and lead broader initiatives, such as post-production resource planning, Support Italy Head of Production in developing a post-production strategy and road map for the Country that aligns with regional and global priorities., Establish a strong understanding of Content Planning., Work with other internal teams and external production partners to define daily goals and post workflows., Provide notes on post production requirements, flagging any potential issues, Review and vet Post budgets and schedules, providing feedback internally and externally on viability and risks, Track and manage all post related costs, keeping stakeholders apprised of status, Work with editors and artists to ensure a smooth & friendly experience of working with organisation, Troubleshoot and communicate all changes to the schedule to internal/external teams, Single-handedly made the policies required for setting up and functioning of the Archival system at Turner Imagine., Coordinating with Admin in setting up the storage place conducive to storing the materials., Shortlisting and deciding on Vendor partners through meetings. Following Tender processes when necessary., Deciding Optimum Order Quantity, and reorder time based on earlier experience or demand history., Working on a favorable lead time with the vendors and production units for delivery/return of materials., Making/Approving Vendor contracts to be forwarded for final approval from Senior Management and Finance/Commercial Teams., Recruiting, training, and supervising staff for maintaining and updating records along with physical handling of materials., Providing all necessary inputs to assist the IT department in setting up an application to link Inventory processes with various other departments., Understanding the movement of materials and accordingly deciding on the procurement process., Understanding seasonal trends and using economies of scale to minimize the cost of order., Weekly reports to the Director and Executive Director of the Operations and Finance department with key updates., Using Average Demand to calculate a buffer number from time to time whilst communicating with the concerned persons of production and other units., Supervising Quality and Technical checks done for used materials on a Quarterly basis and preparing a report on the same future reference., Handling logistics of raw material/used material from storage to production area and back., Proactively working on various possibilities to reduce cost and putting it to the Management., Directed efforts at reducing the company's inventory-related costs by approx. 50%., Analyzed the idea of getting content from physical tapes online leading to a reduction in cost due to the storage of physical tapes, Established and maintained beneficial relationships with vendors and successfully got a competent price for the raw materials in times of crisis., Assisted the management with data for developing the policy with the insurance company to ensure the raw materials were covered., Developing & maintaining excellent business relationships with clients, local authorities, and organizations., Handling petty cash, managing inventories/warehouses, library, and facility/housekeeping activities., Providing administrative/generalist support to the academic team/general management of the Co., Coordinating for various content deliveries from production houses/agencies, channels & Admissions and examination processes., Researching, pricing, purchasing office furniture/equipment/supplies as required, and processing vendor invoices by coordinating with finance/commercial & accounts teams., Coordinating between partner institutions, and students to enable smooth and hassle-free placement programs., Maintaining & updating the AMC renewals for various office supplies/equipment.
Timeline
Operations Manager
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited
12.2013 - 04.2024
Senior Executive
Turner General Entertainment Networks India Private Limited
10.2007 - 06.2012
Executive
STAR India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2001 - 09.2007
Assistant Studio Manager
Video Kraft International
10.1998 - 12.1999
Commerce Graduate - Financial Accounting & Economics
University of Mumbai