SAHER KHAN
Sr. Creative Producer
Mumbai
Summary
I have been in the Indian Television industry for 8 years, I have always been a passionate worker and an enthusiastic learner which is why I am always ready to put in extra hours and come in on holidays. I am known for my Content development & Execution. I believe in bring in grown for myself and for the production house I work in.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Creative Producer
Fullscreen Productions
MUMBAI
05.2022 - 09.2022
- For Ravivaar with Star Parivaar on Star Plus
- Key Responsibility Areas:
- Brainstorming & Developing Ideas
- Making Run Orders
- Supervising Scripts
- Managing & Briefing Celebrities
- Co-ordinations with the client for sponsor related integrations
- Working hand in hand with the Associate Creative Director & leading the team
- Co-ordination with the production for all set ups & prop related concerns
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
Sr. Creative Producer
Endemol Shine India
MUMBAI
06.2021 - 05.2022
- For Bigg Boss OTT on Voot, Bigg Boss Season 15 on Colors Tv & Warrior Hunt on MxPlayer.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
Sr. Creative Producer
Banijay Asia
MUMBAI
03.2021 - 06.2021
- For Ladies Vs Gentlemen Season 2 on Flipkart
- Format Development, Brainstorming & Developing Ideas
- Making Run Orders & Supervising Scripts
- Managing & Briefing Celebrities as well as Costume, Hair & Make up looks for each episode.
- Taking Celebrity contestant information
- Co-ordinations with the client for sponsor related integrations - Working hand in hand with the Associate Creative Director & leading the team
- Co-ordination with the production for all set ups & prop related concerns
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
- Developed creative marketing activation and content ideas aligned with objectives, audiences and intent.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
Sr. Creative Producer
Endemol Shine India
MUMBAI
08.2020 - 02.2021
- For Bigg Boss Season 14 on Colors Tv.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
Sr. Creative Producer
Endemol Shine India
MUMBAI
08.2019 - 02.2020
- For Bigg Boss Season 13, Childrens Day Event & Naagin (Fiction series launch) Event on Colors Tv.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Alleviated issues between actors on set to keep projects on track and avoid delays or budget overages.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and Event shoot.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
Sr. Creative Producer
Colosceum Media Pvt. Ltd.
MUMBAI
03.2019 - 06.2019
- For Splitsvilla Season 12 on MTV
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
Sr. Creative Producer
Essel Vision Productions Ltd.
MUMBAI
11.2018 - 01.2019
- For Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Zee Tv
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Creative Producer
Banijay Asia
MUMBAI
08.2018 - 11.2018
- For the show ARRived on YouTube
- Visited various locations for shoots and oversaw live field operations.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Coordinated production schedules and activities for the show for YouTube.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
Creative Producer
Essel Vision Productions Ltd.
MUMBAI
09.2017 - 06.2018
- For Dance India Dance Season 6 & DID Li’l Masters Season 4 on Zee Tv
- Visited various locations for shoots and oversaw live field operations, typically supervising Associates & Interns.
- Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
- Supervised team of 6 and delivered effective directions to keep teams focused and responsive.
- Coordinated production schedules and activities for 2 shows for Zee television network.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences and hook advertisers.
Associate Producer
Frames Production Ltd.
MUMBAI
05.2017 - 09.2017
- For Dance Plus Season 3 on Star Plus.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Completed deep research of key topics and filtered according to story development plan.
- Adhered to network policies and legal standards.
- Ran meetings and gathered required documentation.
- Reviewed and cleared archival footage and music.
- Edited video, choosing appropriate shots matching perfectly with news stories.
- Pitched new ideas and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
- Stepped in to handle additional tasks and duties during producer's absence.
- Created and managed production schedules.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of Star Plus network brand.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
Associate Producer
Essel Vision Productions Ltd.
MUMBAI
11.2016 - 02.2017
- For Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs on Zee Tv.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Completed deep research of key topics and filtered according to story development plan.
- Adhered to network policies and legal standards.
- Ran meetings and gathered required documentation.
- Reviewed and cleared archival footage and music.
- Edited video, choosing appropriate shots matching perfectly with news stories.
- Pitched new ideas and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
- Stepped in to handle additional tasks and duties during producer's absence.
- Created and managed production schedules.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of GEC network brand.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
Assistant to the Producer
Fremantle Media Pvt Ltd.
MUMBAI
01.2016 - 06.2016
- For India’s Got Talent Season 7 onColors Tv
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Generated leads through cold calling, networking and social media.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of Colors Tv network brand.
- Spoke intelligently and enthusiastically regarding current music and performers to engage and entertain listeners.
- Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
- Wrote scripts and shot sheets and edited content for project.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
- Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with celebrities, politicians and newsmakers.
- Supervised wardrobe, hair and makeup needs for several actors simultaneously on remote shoot location.
- Assisted director with planning and completing film shots and B roll footage.
- Delivered assistance to office and production functions using Microsoft Word & Excel.
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
Intern
The Entertainment Mafia
MUMBAI
06.2015 - 11.2015
- For Star Plus Fiction series surround content on Hotstar.
- Sorted, organized and maintained files.
- Answered and transferred incoming telephone calls, taking messages for various staff members.
- Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.
- Developed social media content for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Researched and reviewed information in support of daily objectives.
- Maintained office schedule and calendar of workflow and meetings.
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
Intern
Fremantle Media Pvt. Ltd.
MUMBAI
04.2015 - 06.2015
- For Indian Idol Jr. Season 2 onSony Tv.
- Answered and transferred incoming telephone calls, taking messages for various staff members.
- Completed research, compiled data and assisted in timely reporting.
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
- Researched and reviewed information in support of daily objectives.
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
Education
Master of Arts - Entertainment, Media & Advertising
R.D. And S.H. NationalCollege And S.W.A. Science College
08.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Mass Media - Advertising
R.D. And S.H. National College And S.W.A. ScienceCollege
08.2014 - 02.2017
Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined
R.D. And S.H. National College
Certificate - undefined
St. Joseph’s Convent High School
Skills
Creative solutions
Creative vision
Creative mindset
Creative writing
Producer assistance
Creative thinking
Creative problem-solving
Creative direction
Communication Skills
Creative Execution
Client Servising
Production Management
ENG Unit Shoot
Timeline
Sr. Creative Producer
Fullscreen Productions
05.2022 - 09.2022
Sr. Creative Producer
Endemol Shine India
06.2021 - 05.2022
Sr. Creative Producer
Banijay Asia
03.2021 - 06.2021
Sr. Creative Producer
Endemol Shine India
08.2020 - 02.2021
Sr. Creative Producer
Endemol Shine India
08.2019 - 02.2020
Sr. Creative Producer
Colosceum Media Pvt. Ltd.
03.2019 - 06.2019
Sr. Creative Producer
Essel Vision Productions Ltd.
11.2018 - 01.2019
Creative Producer
Banijay Asia
08.2018 - 11.2018
Creative Producer
Essel Vision Productions Ltd.
09.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Entertainment, Media & Advertising
R.D. And S.H. NationalCollege And S.W.A. Science College
08.2017 - 02.2019
Associate Producer
Frames Production Ltd.
05.2017 - 09.2017
Associate Producer
Essel Vision Productions Ltd.
11.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant to the Producer
Fremantle Media Pvt Ltd.
01.2016 - 06.2016
Intern
The Entertainment Mafia
06.2015 - 11.2015
Intern
Fremantle Media Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Mass Media - Advertising
R.D. And S.H. National College And S.W.A. ScienceCollege
08.2014 - 02.2017
Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined
R.D. And S.H. National College
Certificate - undefined
St. Joseph’s Convent High School