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Santosh Santosh Raj

Santosh Santosh Raj

Media And Entertainment
Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic Director recognized industry-wide for creative leadership and artistic innovation. Recipient of multiple awards for quality of work. Successful at bringing out best in cast and crew. Gifted professional touting [Number]-year career as [Job Title]. Skilled at using specialized research to develop new shows and bring programming to small screen. Innovative [Job Title] showcasing talent to resolve issues quickly and efficiently while collaborating with creative production team to meet project milestones. Highly talented in taking captivating material and transforming content into award-winning programming. Ready to take on [Type] position in media industry. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Versatile Executive Producer accomplished in delivering successful [Type] productions according to schedule, budget and content standards. Decisive leader with expertise in [Area of expertise] and [Area of expertise]. Commended for leading [Number] key projects, resulting in [Number]% increase in ratings.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Executive Producer

Disney Star Network
Mumbai
04.2019 - Current
  • Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
  • Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
  • Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
  • Supervised production team of [Number] workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
  • Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
  • Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
  • Approved procurement of needed services, resources, equipment and supplies.
  • Made presentations to investors, financiers and other project stakeholders to obtain project funding.
  • Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
  • Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
  • Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of [Type] network brand.
  • Kept key stakeholders informed of status and vision through milestone updates and work-in-progress presentations.
  • Studied [Type] and [Type] consumer bases to analyze target market.
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Identified target audience and created sales funnel.
  • Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
  • Coordinated production schedules and activities for [Number] shows for [Type] television network.
  • Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases and distribution contracts.

Executive Editor and Network Programming Head

Sahara News Network
Delhi
07.2010 - 03.2019
  • Designed and led overall editorial strategy consistent with brand guidelines.
  • Established measurable goals to support content and conversion.
  • Partnered with stakeholders to engage audience and create meaningful sponsorship opportunities.
  • Researched audience and community needs to determine focus strategy.
  • Championed new ideas and experiments for audience growth.
  • Liaised with HR to recruit and retain diverse team of journalists, staff writers and influencers.
  • Built and leveraged [Type] program to produce engaging and cost-effective content strategy.
  • Collaborated with publisher to develop new content strategies to increase user engagement.
  • Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.
  • Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.

Deputy Executive Producer

Star News
Delhi
08.2006 - 06.2010
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.

Senior Producer

Aajtak
Delhi
10.2001 - 07.2006

Producer

ANI
Delhi
04.1998 - 08.2001

Assistant Producer

TVI
Delhi
04.1996 - 05.1998

Education

Design Thinking From Insight To Viability

Stanford University, Graduate School of Business
09.2021 - 12.2021

PG Diploma - Broadcast Journalism

Cardiff University, United Kindom
Cardiff, Wales
06.1998 - 09.1998

Mass Communication - Direction, Camera And Lighting

Shri Aurovbindo Institute of Mass Communications
New Delhi
03.1995 - 04.1996

Bachelor of Education - History And Sanskrit

Central Institute of Education, Delhi University
New Delhi
06.1993 - 05.1994

Master of Arts - Sanskrit

Kirorimal College, Delhi University
New Delhi
07.1991 - 04.1993

Bachelor of Arts - History (Hons)

Kirorimal Collage, Delhi University
New Delhi
06.1988 - 03.1991

Skills

    Content Development

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Accomplishments

  • C-7018, Gaur Green City, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
  • Current Job: Associate Vice President@ Disney Star India
  • Time Line (1996 – Present)+ Executive Producer, Content Studio Disney Star India(Apr, 2019 onwards)+ Network Programing Head (Executive Editor) Samay News(July,2010- Feb,2019)+ National Channel Head, (Executive Editor) Samay News(2014)+ Maha/Guj channel Head, (Executive Editor) Samay News(2012)+ Deputy Executive Producer Star News(2006-2010)+ Senior Producer Aajtak(2001-2006)+ Producer/Correspondent ANI(1998-2000)+ Producer/ Correspondent Doordarshan(2000-2001+ Assistant Producer TVI(1996-1998)
  • Conten Editor (Executive Producer) – Disney Star India+ Launched mytho show Jag Janani Maa Vaishno Devi – Star Bharat+ Re-launched Savdhaan India (FIR) – Star Bharat+ Launched Comedy Show – Gang of Filmistan – Star Bharat+ Launched short Series – Ambe Maa Ki Jai – Star Bharat+ Re- Launched Devo ke Dev Mahadev – Star Bharat+ Managed archival content during Covid ie – Mahabharat, Ramayan,
  • Radha-Krishna, Saybhagyavati Bhava, Divya Drishti, Diya aur Baat Hum
  • Story and Screen Play+ The Last Trial (Tentative) - Film+ The Last Escape (Seies) - OTT+ Savdhaan India Scripts – TV Crime+ Dhaga – TV Social Drama
  • Head - Samay (National) Channel+ Re - Established National channel with new concept and presentation+ Re – Positioned the timing of add break+ Created experimental morning and evening Prime time slots+ Created a new brand with the help of Anchors and Reporters+ Helped Channel to improved its ranking in top eight
  • Head - Samay (Maharashtra/Gujratl) Channel+ Launched the Maharashtra/Gujrat Channel+ In very short span of time the channel has been established in its market+ Created lots of experimental,dynamic and fresh content
  • Head – Samay News Network programming+ As network programming head won many awards for shows anddocumentaries+ Made series based documentaries+ Made experimental documentaries+ Made news based weekly and daily shows+ Organised and executed many award based shows and conclave+ Planned and executed inhouse biggest sample size opinion poll+ Did many new experiments for election countings and coverage
  • Some News Television (NT)

Additional Information

I have got British Chevening Scholarship to study broadcast journalism at Cardiff University. I have won 10 national television awards for documentraies, feature and debate shows. As an NCC cadet I have participated and represented India contingent at Rajpath. I am a cross country runner won many awards and also holder of A,B and C certificate of NCC.

Certification

Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Interests

Writing, Reading and Travelling

Timeline

Design Thinking From Insight To Viability

Stanford University, Graduate School of Business
09.2021 - 12.2021

Executive Producer

Disney Star Network
04.2019 - Current

Executive Editor and Network Programming Head

Sahara News Network
07.2010 - 03.2019

Deputy Executive Producer

Star News
08.2006 - 06.2010

Senior Producer

Aajtak
10.2001 - 07.2006

PG Diploma - Broadcast Journalism

Cardiff University, United Kindom
06.1998 - 09.1998

Producer

ANI
04.1998 - 08.2001

Assistant Producer

TVI
04.1996 - 05.1998

Mass Communication - Direction, Camera And Lighting

Shri Aurovbindo Institute of Mass Communications
03.1995 - 04.1996

Bachelor of Education - History And Sanskrit

Central Institute of Education, Delhi University
06.1993 - 05.1994

Master of Arts - Sanskrit

Kirorimal College, Delhi University
07.1991 - 04.1993

Bachelor of Arts - History (Hons)

Kirorimal Collage, Delhi University
06.1988 - 03.1991
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