15+ years of live TV/Talk-magazine studio show production experience
Resume:
Ahtesham Khan
TV and Digital Media Specialist
*************@*****.***
Professional Summary
15+ years of live TV/Talk-magazine studio show production experience, including roles, Executive Producer or Director, Business Development and Marketing, Social media strategist, seeking an opportunity to be an asset to a company in need
Core Qualifications
Extensive experience in content development (television and digital), across multiple formats (live TV/ Talk-magazine show, events, TV series, sitcoms, documentaries, reality series, web/social media, multi-cam shows, studio based, performances, interviews, special events and promos, etc.).
Responsible in creating concept decks, creative executions, presenting to Marketing & Sales departments and potential sponsors.
Prepare & present network proposals, including cost schedules, to clients & agencies.
Account management of the clients willing to associate with the channel by presenting them with programming proposals as per their requirements.
Design and implement Social media strategy for brand promotions, awareness and impressions and to align with business goals.
Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and other social media best practices
Complete knowledge of TV control room management, video editing and graphics, scripting, on-air talent presentation and management, cameras, lighting, etc.
Solid technical skills, Technical skills needed to work recording and film, including direction, shooting video, editing etc.
Fully compliant with the law, licensing rights, regulatory requirements and take into consideration the sensibilities and sensitivities of the viewers
Experience
Executive Producer
Qatar Media Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Nov 2018 – May 2019
•Create premium, entertaining and engaging programming that exceeds ratings targets
•Effectively manage logistics, resources, budgets, scheduling, and contractual aspects of productions as required; and
•Work closely with Production Management to maintain highest editorial standards within budgetary requirements.
•Worked closely with SPs and management in creation of the programmes, as well as verifying information and ensuring highest creative standards for the show
•Monitor quality of contents (conceptualization to actual production) and to ensure smooth flow in the production process (strict implementation of timelines)
•Design monthly promos workload and assign SP’s and Producers and deadlines along with Operations Head
•Work with the SVP of Production & Development to develop new creative concepts, formats and show ideas to pitch back to Development and Programming teams
•Review and convey timely comments to program producers on all stages of development and production, and, if a stage in production is not approved, give timely written notice to the producer of the reasons why such approval has not been accorded
Head – Entertainment Band & Monetizing
NDTV Ltd., New Delhi, India
May 2013 – June 2016
Reported directly to the Head of Brand Strategy on content Video Programming & Production strategy on Brand Development, Marketing, Promotional campaigns, Making & Managing Budgets.
Identify, rationalize, and define target market segments and channel strategy for NDTV Prime’s business. For each segment and channel, define the business model, product offering, engagement process, and support/operations model to drive advertiser adoption and business revenue growth.
Originate ideas and concepts, develop pitches, oversee and supervise all aspects of original content and campaign creation for TV and digital.
Work with internal and external team (marketing, sales, legal & finance) s to develop and pitch ideas to potential partners and client’s teams to generate revenues from potential leads of sponsors.
Simultaneously Coordinating with the PR Company and event management agencies, brand management and marketing team for aggressive strategy aimed at viewer generation and awareness. Leverage Group’s reach through synergy with TV, Radio, Print, Internet.
Responsible for sourcing and engaging local third-party resources along in India and across region
Building out production network/access for NDTV teams pan India. Bid and negotiate with vendors for all aspects of TV production, editorial, post- production, and music.
Identify specific prospects/partners to approach while communicating the specific value proposition for their business and use case.
Create campaign proposals, presentations, cost sheets and any documentation required to onboard clients in a commercial partnership
Establish and maintain a professional, trained and motivated staff though effective implementation of NDTV’s performance management process. Work with Directors to ensure training and coaching is provided for Producers. Facilitate the orientation of new employees. Implement NDTV’s standards and ensure adhered to while producing programs.
Head of Social Media - Strategy and Marketing
NDTV Ltd., New Delhi, India
May 2013 – June 2016
Drive NDTV Prime’s content strategy - create & execute out of the box ideas and campaigns. Channels include (but not limited to) LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram
Develop, implement and manage our social media strategy
Managing Twitter and Facebook Campaigns / aligning channel and show campaigns to Twitter Developing and executing digital and social media content and promotion strategies for television shows, new launches, channel, events and brand solution concepts for sponsors on NDTV Prime.
Work with the marketing manager to develop content strategies to attract and engage our target consumers and business. Generate content concepts and timelines for social campaigns both regularly timed and related to product launches, surrounding the customer with a 360- degree brand message that drives customer engagement and consideration
Curate relevant content to drive maximum engagement for target audience, focusing on increasing awareness and engagement for our prime time shows.
Review campaign briefs and generate media plans, including programmatic media plans, to deliver upon client objectives.
Help with campaign ideation and relevant content to drive marketing campaigns and key events
Develop and expand community and drive outreach efforts on social.
Manage and oversee social media content
Measure the success of every social media campaign
Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news)
Ensure digital opportunities are maximized by integrating into all marketing plans and practices working across functional departments and market
Senior Producer and Creative Director
NDTV Ltd., New Delhi, India
Sep 2004 – June 2013
I lead a team that creates shows in various genre. From conceptualization to completion. This includes structuring, budgeting, recording, editing and logistics.
Manage numerous TV shows, series from innovative initial concepts, through developments to final production to create new and engaging programs for Television and web.
Oversees script writing, camera direction, music composition, graphic look, set design, lighting design and how all these elements help to effectively communicate the message and emotion of the characters and the stories we are presenting, on a variety of platforms including linear, digital video and social.
Closely works with the HOP, other EP's, supervising producers, and producers across the region to ensure smooth operations across multiple states and cross-country shared resourcing.
Improve efficiency and optimize workflow, production and operations by using our internal resources and partner company resources.
Launched a daily prime time show on India's only daily guide of real estate - The Property Show decodes the country's opaque property markets. The program brings its viewers hard news, policy views and covers legal, finance and design aspects of safe buying and good living.
Design monthly promos workload & assign producers and deadlines along with Operations Head
Responsible for supervision of the entire creative process from treatment review to final delivery on original. Review, edit, and approve preliminary and final treatments, outlines, shooting scripts, scripts, production schedules, budgets, selects, graphics, music, rough cuts, fine cuts, final narration and final versions of all assigned programs on NDTV Prime
Education
Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, India
1999 – 2002
Bachelor’s degree
Major: English
Professional reference and show/series links will be furnished upon request
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