ROHAN KATHPALIA
AI Creative Producer | Head Of Content Strategy | Scaling Video Production
Mumbai
Summary
I build content engines that scale. As an award-winning Editorial Head, I blend journalistic content rigor with cutting-edge Generative AI workflows to produce high-impact storytelling at speed. I don’t just make videos; I design strategies and teams that allow organizations to dominate their niche and drive measurable audience growth (1.5x - 2x).
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Creative Head
Bisbo
10.2021 - Current
- Lead a 20 member team to create 2D animated short films that transform complex news into infotainment short films in English and Hindi.
- Manage ideation, research scripting, direction, everything to final upload.
- Made an AI-hybrid production pipeline that reduced time by 40% and doubled monthly video output while maintaining zero drop in viewer retention.
- Drove 1.5x subscriber growth on Bisbo Hindi.
- Work with brands for in-video collaboration.
- (English): https://youtu.be/7BXsCvor7F0?si=yH1-HQnlz8zm-Pw-
- (Hindi): https://youtu.be/2EkgykQ4Oz0?si=pEVGxp0PLFSvHNIk
Senior Producer
The News Beak
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Anchored, field-reported, and produced graphical Hindi news videos.
- 2 videos daily that reached lakhs of viewers and increased subscribers.
- Expanded channel’s Instagram following.
- Link: https://youtu.be/8jVW4o1R2g
Video Journalist
Dalit Dastak
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Produced and anchored analytical Hindi news videos.
- Achieved 2x month-on-month subscriber growth.
- Link: https://youtu.be/7dA8AKWHkkA
Communications Lead
Aam Aadmi Party
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Hosting webinar interviews of politicians and policymakers
- Handled AAP Punjab’s Twitter & Instagram handle during 2019 Lok Sabha elections
- Link: https://youtu.be/9YhtK9HMaNM
Independent Content Creator
Tidings Central
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Started my own vlog where I produced Long English Political Comedy videos
- Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TebLrCrA1NA
Copy Editor & Sports Reporter
Daily Post Newspaper
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Edited news articles, handled page layouts, and reported sports stories from Punjab.
- Link: https://youtu.be/HfpnYGSe3p0
Education
LLB-Bachelor's in Law -
University of Delhi
05.2017
Post-graduate diploma - English Journalism
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Delhi03.2012
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Political Science
University of Delhi
05.2011
Skills
Text & Strategy: Perplexity,
Accomplishments
- IIMCAA Producer of the Year Award
Won 2024 IIMCAA Producer of the Year (Jury) Award, for a 3 part animated video series on IT raids in tier 2 & 3 cities of India, published on Bisbo.
Certification
Google AI Skills Academy. Part of the third cohort of journalists from across India to learn use of Google AI tools in day to day journalism.
EXTRA CURRICULAR
- Community Engagement and Awareness. Worked with Naz India Foundation on HIV/AIDS awareness.
- Conducted heritage and food walks in Delhi. Tour Guide Used to conduct history and food walks in Delhi.
Timeline
Creative Head
Bisbo
10.2021 - Current
Senior Producer
The News Beak
10.2020 - 08.2021
Video Journalist
Dalit Dastak
12.2019 - 05.2020
Communications Lead
Aam Aadmi Party
04.2019 - 09.2019
Independent Content Creator
Tidings Central
09.2017 - 03.2019
Copy Editor & Sports Reporter
Daily Post Newspaper
08.2012 - 10.2013
LLB-Bachelor's in Law -
University of Delhi
Post-graduate diploma - English Journalism
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Political Science
University of Delhi