Sharath Shetty
Mumbai
Summary
Accomplished Producer/Director with 18+ years' experience in media management, including leadership roles at Republic TV, Times Now, NDTV, and Sahara Samay. Proven track record of enhancing team performance, fostering partnerships, and launching new media services. Seeking PCR Broadcasting Director role to leverage expertise in content creation and drive innovation in broadcasting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Producer/Studio Director
REPUBLIC TV (ARG Outlier Media News Services)
Noida
01.2021 - Current
- Creatively lead the on-screen output, overseeing pace and style of programs
- Collaborating with producers, directors, and newsroom staff to execute the broadcast vision
- Maintaining precise timing and pacing during live broadcasts, ensuring script and rundown adherence
- Directing & producing live and pre-recorded programs, from studio & on-location
- Managing video and audio systems, graphics, and playback equipment for high-quality broadcasts
- Conducting regular training sessions for PCR team members to keep them updated on industry best practices and technology
- Effectively resolving technical issues and glitches to minimize disruptions during live broadcasts
- Ensuring compliance with broadcasting regulations, including censorship and obscenity standards
- Monitoring and adjusting audio levels for clear and consistent sound quality
- Integral part of the editorial team - producing ideas, production planning, guiding reporters on story treatment, production value, graphic design & technical viability
- Exercising team leadership, working as part of management team to ensure smooth operation of output and the professional development of team members
- Supervising the editing, graphics production, and package production for weekend special shows
- Participating in the planning and execution of various news bulletins, special shows, and production elements of the channel
- Responsible for the channels look which involves Graphics, Packages, and other elements to be timely produced and placed On-Air as per the channel's policy and style under the guidance of Production Head.
Producer (OAP) / Associate Producer
TIMES NOW: a 24-hour news channel, a venture of Bennett & Coleman
Mumbai/ Noida
05.2013 - 01.2021
- Directed live news bulletins and manage pre- and post-production
- Produced daily news bulletins, including international shows, with packages and graphics
- Conceptualized content aligned with brand values and network guidelines
- Created and directed promos, ensuring broadcasting standards
- Efficiently managed budgets and resource allocations
- Maintained editorial accuracy and compliance with guidelines
- Lead production of significant show like 'Tales of Valor,' 'Kashmir,' and 'Kerala Floods.' Published content on various platforms, including Amazon Prime and Times Network Digital.
Associate Producer/Studio Director
NDTV PROFIT (New Delhi Television)
Mumbai
07.2011 - 04.2013
- Director: Directing shows and Revenue management of various programs in Live News Bulletin, Current Affairs Programs, Talk Shows etc
- Management: Managing the production and brand aspects of the channel & programs (Edits, Branding, Packaging, On-Air Appearance and Promos)
- Handling technical operations - PCR, Edit Work Flow, Graphics Integration and workflow
- Management and diligence of the Production Control Room
- Comprehensive knowledge of automatic interface systems for directing
- Worked in conceptualizing and devising new frames for different News Broadcasts, blocking shots, Deciding Lighting etc
- That will be most suited in a large panel discussion etc
- On-Location Producer for Vibrate Gujarat
- On-Location Producer/Director for several NDTV Network initiatives like GREENATHON 2011 etc.
Operation Executive
Sahara News Network
01.2006 - 10.2007
- Directed LIVE News Programs - News Bulletins, Audience Based Shows, MultiCam Shows and Market Shows
- Pre- and post-program's
- Handled the advanced Omnibus system, MCR and PCR
- Coordinated/Compiled Daily News Bulletin, Live Talk Shows and Discussion Based Programs
- Designed and Executed Packaging and Editing of News and Feature Stories
- Directed 'The RKB show' with the Bharat Ratna awardee- Lata Mangeshkar Ji-Nightingale of India
- Successfully and proficiently Executed the following shows: The RKB show with Rajeev Bajaj: An Hour debate Discussion Show on Major Political, Business and Current Affair Events and Developments
- The Railway Budget show & The Budget show.
Education
Diploma in Computer and Animation -
Arena Multimedia
Skills
- Avid
- Avid news
- Adobe Premiere
- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Live Events
- Multimedia Editing
- Pre & Post Production Processes
- Technical Direction
- Video Editing
- Production Operations
- Editing
- Online Editing
Accomplishments
- Times Network Best Election Promo - Election 2014
- Recognized as a top 20 performer in Times Network for August 2017 and September 2018
- Produced "Kashmir: The Story" series promos, which have been used in editorial content, Amazon Prime Services, and branded content for Times Network.
- Ideated and created promotional activities for MIDC in collaboration with CM Devendra Fadnavis. The campaign was approved by the hon. Chief minister and aired in December 2016
Timeline
Senior Producer/Studio Director
REPUBLIC TV (ARG Outlier Media News Services)
01.2021 - Current
Producer (OAP) / Associate Producer
TIMES NOW: a 24-hour news channel, a venture of Bennett & Coleman
05.2013 - 01.2021
Associate Producer/Studio Director
NDTV PROFIT (New Delhi Television)
07.2011 - 04.2013
Operation Executive
Sahara News Network
01.2006 - 10.2007
Diploma in Computer and Animation -
Arena Multimedia
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