Sabarni Ghosh Basu

• Managing a 10-member team for D+HS platform across the Middle East, South Africa, Israel and Philippines
• Managed a 12 member team for D+HS platform for APAC - Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand
• Ensured title launches in all regions adhered to programming schedules
• Coordinated multiple internal and external teams to maintain quality and SOP adherence for weekly title launches
• Worked extensively on project execution, performance management, process improvement, and data analysis
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and logs
• Collaborated with team members to develop and manage integrated content operations

Projects:

• D+Hoister (Philippines) Launch (OTT): Successfully managed end-to-end title launches in Philippines. Managed the QC, processing in CMS and publishing of 30,000 assets.

• Managed & nurtured team to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards
• Ensured compliance with SOPs, statutory guidelines, and company policies
• Optimized resource and assisted in manpower management
• Collaborated with vendors and assisted in Increased Vendor efficiency and effectiveness
• Oversaw process compliance, activity reporting, and risk management
• Secured commercial, contractual, and approval documentations with legal & procurement team
• Planned, organized, and implemented daily operational processes and workflows
• Managed Digital Content Management System

Projects:

• Disney International Launch (TV Channel): Oversaw Mastering, Technical Quality check & Asset delivery of 1600+ episodes for channel launch
• UTV HD Launch (TV Channel): Oversaw Mastering, Technical Quality check & Asset delivery of 200 movies for channel launch
• Syndication Management (Disney Theatricals): Ensured timely, cost-efficient deliveries to clients such as Netflix, JIO, iTunes, Google, Amazon, and various broadcasters. Netflix deal of 80 movies was the biggest deal for Disney India
• Disney presence in JIO Cinema: Oversaw Asset management, Mastering, Technical Quality check & Asset delivery of 5000+ asset to JIO with multiple language, Was SPOC from Media Operations for this project
• D+Hotstar (India) Launch (OTT): Based on programming schedule, Disney library content and theatrical releases were prepped and delivered to erstwhile Hotstar for the rebranding and launch of D+Hotstar with multiple languages.

• Managed post-production and edited for the sports update show 'STAR POWER,' featuring prominent sports personalities
• Served as the primary video editor for the non-live show during the 2015 World Cup's prime-time daily show 'MATCH POINT.' Trained a team of editors to digitize, convert, and compress media in a tapeless format
• Edited content for STAR SPORTS, including 'SWITCH HIT' cricket chat show and special non-live shows for Hockey India League (HIL 2014/2015), WC T20 2014, and Pro Kabaddi League 2015

Highlights:

• Played a crucial role as the primary editor for a major sports event, ensuring high-quality output
• Enhanced team skills through training, improving stakeholder handling efficiency
• Delivered engaging content for multiple high-profile sports shows and events, contributing to STAR SPORTS' programming success.

• Primary editor for feature shows on NETWORK18
• Edited non-fiction productions including travel, auto, tech, crime, Bollywood, marketing, advertising, chat, biographical, business reality, and quiz shows
• Handled multi-cam event offline edits for award shows
• Edited weekly show promos and packaging

Highlights:

• Successfully edited a wide range of non-fiction productions across various genres for CNBC TV18, CNBC Awaaz & CNN IBN
• Delivered high-quality content for numerous feature shows on NETWORK18
• Consistently met deadlines and maintained production standards for weekly show promos and packaging
• Enhanced viewer engagement through skillful editing of diverse program types.

• Edited and conceptualize short productions on editing table.
• Assisted in designing and implementation of channel packaging.
• Edited highly effective stories on regional issues.

• Monitoring edit sessions and execution as per schedule.
• Monitoring program packaging elements to ensure timely repackaging of all materials as new elements are introduced.
• Keep track with shooting and edit schedule as per telecast requirement.
• Provide support as needed during script session and promo development.