Writing, Reading and Travelling
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
Story Research
Pre-Production
Creative Vision Implementation
Field production
Strong graphic and visual sense
Television and print journalism
Digital video production process
Market dynamics
Hiring production staff
Performance Analysis
Copyediting skills
Editorial content management
Ratings understanding
Brand Management
Broadcast media
Copyediting
Copywriting
Technical Writing
Creative writing
Project Management
Product knowledge
Social media
Schedule Management
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
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