Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Shows Managed
Personal Information
Timeline
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THOMAS JOSEPH FRANKLIN I

Media Professional
Chennai
THOMAS JOSEPH FRANKLIN I

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Media & Entertainment Professional with extensive experience in media production, event management, digital marketing, talent acquisition, and television programming. Proven ability to lead high-profile media events, manage celebrity collaborations, and drive audience engagement through creative content strategies. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my expertise in a senior media role.

Overview

2

Tamil,English

Work History

Conzept Note

Show Runner

Job overview

  • Managed large-scale film audio launches, including: Rudran, Jigarthanda Double X, Siren, Mission, Iraivan

Zee Entertainment

Celebrity Manager

Job overview

  • Curated and onboarded suitable artists for TV shows
  • Negotiated contracts and provided creative insights to artists
  • Coordinated with production houses and directors for artist selection
  • Managed: 20+ shows for Zee Tamil, 10+ shows for Star Vijay, 20+ shows for Vendhar TV

Rudhra Movies

Executive Producer

Job overview

  • Managed end-to-end production for a cookery show (100% South Indian) on Zee Zest
  • Oversaw budgeting, scheduling, and creative development
  • Coordinated with chefs, production teams, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality content

Vendhar TV

Senior Programming Producer

Job overview

  • Produced celebrity interviews, movie reviews, and entertainment shows
  • Worked as an anchor for interviews, review shows, and celebrity prank segments
  • Managed multiple TV programs, non-fiction shows, and movie team interviews

Education

Dr. G.R. Damodharan College of Science
Coimbatore

Master of Arts from Mass Communication

St. Xavier’s College of Arts & Science
Tirunelveli

Bachelor of Commerce

Skills

Media Production & Broadcasting

Digital Marketing & Content Strategy

Talent & Celebrity Management

Event Planning & Execution

Budgeting & Scheduling

Industry Collaborations & Partnerships

Shows Managed

En Autograph, Master the Blaster, Run Baby Run, Joker Poker, Samayal Express, Special Shows, Award Shows, Bigil, Master, Legends of Music Concert, Madai Thirandhu, Iraivan, Jigarthanda Double X, Siren, Mission,Ravi mohan studio launch and Thai kizhavi pre-release event.

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: S. Irudhaya Raj
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Dr. G.R. Damodharan College of Science

Master of Arts from Mass Communication
05.2011

St. Xavier’s College of Arts & Science

Bachelor of Commerce
05.2008

Show Runner

Conzept Note

Celebrity Manager

Zee Entertainment

Executive Producer

Rudhra Movies

Senior Programming Producer

Vendhar TV
THOMAS JOSEPH FRANKLIN IMedia Professional