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Sandeep Chatterjee

Mumbai

Summary

I am an experienced Creative Director with over twenty years of expertise in managing creative and technical production, working closely with clients both nationally and internationally. I have a successful track record in developing effective content marketing strategies, specializing in video production, and leading editorial strategy implementation. I excel in handling digital projects, adopting a collaborative approach to create high-quality video content. My skills include developing brand and product-focused content, leading diverse teams, and strategic planning. I have various certifications in film production, digital marketing, and generative AI. Apart from my creative background, I have also transitioned smoothly into the role of a Marketing & Content Strategist, excelling in integrated marketing, content strategy, audience analysis, and social media strategy. My proficiency in AI tools allows streamline lead management processes and utilize artificial intelligence for content creation. I have successfully developed and implemented digital advertising strategies across multiple platforms, meticulously monitoring campaign performance to optimize budgets for maximum ROI. Currently, I focus on OTT content, particularly web series, and digital content advertising and communication. By leveraging AI for various brands, I ensure a comprehensive approach in aligning digital marketing initiatives with overall business objectives. With a seamless fusion of creative acumen and strategic marketing proficiency, I have consistently surpassed expectations, delivering exceptional results. My adept project management, team leadership, and adaptability to dynamic digital landscapes have played a pivotal role in driving success for the brands I've collaborated with. Looking ahead, I am eager to leverage my diverse skill set and extensive experience to craft impactful content and spearhead innovative marketing strategies for future ventures.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Communication Consultant

AADI (Action for Ability development and inclusion)
  • Training and campaign films, social media/campaign management, and redesign of website.

Creative Consultant

Worldphone India/AADI
  • Designed and produced short and long-format content for Predictive Science & Wellness channel for JIO platform, redesigned and supervised the rebranding of the portal, launched YouTube channel, set up social media and short format video and digital content creation and acquisition team, built and maintained brand identity, worked out a marketing strategy by working with advertising teams on Google search, display, and Facebook ads.

Executive Producer

In House Productions Bangladesh Ltd
  • Set up Bangladesh division, produced local programming, led team building, budgeting, talent identification, and liaised with channels.

Senior Creative Consultant

Trickster and Span Productions
04.2023 - Current
  • Spearheaded the development of innovative content, led ideation as a showrunner, created compelling narratives to engage audiences, interacted with key stakeholders to secure budgets and oversee projects, drove business growth through successful Bengali shows and content production, expanded audience reach nationally and globally by delivering engaging content in Hindi and other languages.

Creative Services Director

Desi play Entertainment Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 04.2023
  • Consultant at Desiplay Entertainment Pvt Ltd, drove original content strategies for OTT and digital platforms, elevated content appeal for fantasy/betting apps, established User/Expert platform segments using a successful free/premium model, optimized fictional web series development, led pioneering content aggregation initiatives for innovative consumption methods, conducted workshops, produced impactful short-format sports clips for renowned social media platforms and clients.

Chief Creative Officer

Media One, USA/DHAKA
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Collaborated extensively in the design and development of pioneering Bangladeshi OTT, spearheaded strategic planning and comprehensive cataloging of original content, aligned organizational objectives with company mission, developed and strengthened business partnerships at all levels, identified low-cost opportunities to increase visibility and drive traffic, oversaw development of traditional and social media marketing campaigns to drive sales and customer engagement.

Set up the new media Division

Digispot Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • A web & mobile and social media content development company, ideated & created a series of web series/AVOD for major OTT platforms, issue-based campaign management for the development sector, content creation, distribution, marketing, monetizing, and monitoring strategies.

Project Head/Creative Consultant and Business Development Head

Bell Pepper Entertainment
02.2015 - 12.2016
  • Heading and setting up the new media division, initiating brands to engage in creating customized content, creating, syndicating, and distributing content that will connect and encourage interactivity.

Independent Creative Consultant

02.2014 - 12.2014
  • Interactive promotional and digital content creation for television, web, and radio, creating a comprehensive digital blueprint for a dedicated YouTube channel, developed and pitched fiction/series concepts, creative supervision for events, children's TV show, fiction concept development head for television.

Project Head and Director

Value First Mobility Vision Technologies
09.2013 - 12.2013
  • Covered long-format infomercials educating potential customers, worked on content development and production of education pilots, teamed with product teams and other stakeholders to develop content to meet business goals.

Senior VP (Films and Television)

Viraj communication
05.2013 - 09.2013
  • Headed programming and promotion for Hindi GEC Channel on DTH and MSO platforms, detailed TAM and program analysis, created an effective FPC for the channel.

VP Content, Acquisition & New media

Skystar Entertainment and Movies
01.2013 - 05.2013
  • Launched the Movie Channel on DTH and MSO platforms, focused on Hindi & Marathi Movies.

Project /Content head

Cellcast Interactive India Pvt. Ltd. & My TV
01.2008 - 12.2012
  • Designed, created, and distributed content, launched My TV interactive TV channel, evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas, developed high-impact creative projects, negotiated vendor contracts and services, preserved branding standards, developed strategic communication and marketing plans.

Creative Producer and Director

Movie Media, Dubai
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Produced corporate & promotional films for global clientele in Dubai and GEC countries.

Creative Head

Rose Movies Pvt. Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Creative head for daily soap 'India Calling' on Star One.

Creative Head

Miditech Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Creative head for 'Hum Do Hain Naa' on Sony.

Creative Producer

Quartet Production
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Creative producer for feature film 'Lets Enjoy'.

Creative Head

Balaji Telefilms Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Creative head for major projects including 'Kyonki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' and others.

Executive Producer

Fish Eye Network (Pooja Bhatt)
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Executive producer for TV shows and feature film 'Sur'.

Executive Producer

Plus Channel
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Executive producer for N/A.

Director & Editor

Teamwork Films
01.1992 - 01.1996
  • Director & editor for various shows, awards, and programs for DD3, BiTV, and Onida Pinnacle Awards.

Education

B.A. in History with Honors -

Delhi University

Diploma in film production -

CENDIT

Film appreciation course -

FTII, Pune

Diploma in still photography -

IIPC

Generative AI for Business Leaders -

Prompt Engineering: How to Talk to the AIs -

Programmer -

AIR, GOS
01.1991

Skills

  • Brand & Product centric content development
  • Mixed Media Digital Video Production (Live Streaming and Recorded)
  • Leading and managing Multi-disciplinary Teams
  • Executive Vision & Direction
  • Story Research
  • Strategic Planning
  • Content development
  • Explore Emerging Technologies
  • Content Creation / Production
  • Creative Direction & Supervision
  • Technology Integration in Production
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Creative writing
  • Presentation
  • Mentoring
  • Process Orientation
  • Budgeting & Negotiation
  • AI Enthusiast

Strategic Communication

Social Media Strategy

Cross-cultural communication

Presentation Design

Media Relations

Content Development

Persuasive Writing

Crisis Management

Podcast Production

Brand Messaging

Social Media

Creative Direction

Proposal Writing

Brand Management

Media integration

Advertising Campaigns

Decision-Making

Team Management

Project Management

Social Media Management

Communication Strategy Development

Digital Communications

Team Development

Promotions and Advertising

Languages

English
Hindi
Bengali

Personal Information

Title: Creative Director

Timeline

Senior Creative Consultant

Trickster and Span Productions
04.2023 - Current

Creative Services Director

Desi play Entertainment Solutions Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 04.2023

Chief Creative Officer

Media One, USA/DHAKA
01.2020 - 09.2021

Set up the new media Division

Digispot Solutions
01.2017 - 01.2018

Project Head/Creative Consultant and Business Development Head

Bell Pepper Entertainment
02.2015 - 12.2016

Independent Creative Consultant

02.2014 - 12.2014

Project Head and Director

Value First Mobility Vision Technologies
09.2013 - 12.2013

Senior VP (Films and Television)

Viraj communication
05.2013 - 09.2013

VP Content, Acquisition & New media

Skystar Entertainment and Movies
01.2013 - 05.2013

Project /Content head

Cellcast Interactive India Pvt. Ltd. & My TV
01.2008 - 12.2012

Creative Producer and Director

Movie Media, Dubai
01.2006 - 01.2007

Creative Head

Rose Movies Pvt. Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2006

Creative Head

Miditech Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2005

Creative Producer

Quartet Production
01.2003 - 01.2004

Creative Head

Balaji Telefilms Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004

Executive Producer

Fish Eye Network (Pooja Bhatt)
01.2000 - 01.2001

Executive Producer

Plus Channel
01.1997 - 01.1998

Director & Editor

Teamwork Films
01.1992 - 01.1996

Communication Consultant

AADI (Action for Ability development and inclusion)

Creative Consultant

Worldphone India/AADI

Executive Producer

In House Productions Bangladesh Ltd

B.A. in History with Honors -

Delhi University

Diploma in film production -

CENDIT

Film appreciation course -

FTII, Pune

Diploma in still photography -

IIPC

Generative AI for Business Leaders -

Prompt Engineering: How to Talk to the AIs -

Programmer -

AIR, GOS
Sandeep Chatterjee