Janki K.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
$300 - $910
J A N A K I K A T H A Y A T
M E D I A P R O F E S S I O N A L
Indu park, 4 Bungalow, Andheri w 983 3057607 j a n k i k a t h a y a t@g m a i l . c o m
P R O F I L E S U M M A R Y
A Master's degree in Mass Communications, with a wealth of experience of directing and
producing in a variety of media, including radio (for international networks). A strong
collaborator, with excellent leadership skills.
C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S :
In depth' knowledge' of' production' and' post' production' in' a' television' network.
Excellent skills in producing and managing television programming from concept to
broadcast.
Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, etc. for television networks.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, pressure-filled environment
Experienced in directing multi camera broadcast events and shows.
Team player with the ability to motivate and inspire colleagues.
Well-versed in Final Cut Pro and Avid.
Skilled at operating broadcast cameras.
The ability to handle a variety of television genres, such as children's shows, entertainment,
real life, social issues, and politics.
Strong analytical and communication skills, and sound project management skills
E D U C A T I O N
Masters in Mass Communication from Guru Jambheshwar University.
PG Diploma in Mass Communication from Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan.
Master's degree in Political Science from Jamia Milia' Islamia University, New Delhi
Bachelor of Arts from Maharani's College at the University of Rajasthan.
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Feature Films : April 2013 Onwards
Associated with the motion picture photography of films and
Commercials viz. Bhootnath Returns & Piku.
NEWSX (INX News Pvt. Limited)
As Executive Producer (PROGRAMMING) produced and directed some of the best programming
shows of the network which included, ART TALK; LEH:Hope, Lost & Found; Choosing to Die; Inside
Pakistan with Mani Shankar Aiyer; Survival Sunderbans.
Job Profile
As an executive producer – programming, responsible not only for directing and producing
socio-‐economic based shows but also involved at various levels of day to day functioning of
the programming department, where my job repsobilities includes the following.
MIDITECH Pvt. Ltd.
Worked as Director & Producer on various shows produced by Miditech for TV networks. The
shows inlcuded :
Ashley Judd’s – India’s hidden Plague (NAT GEO)
Gali Gali Sim Sim an Indian adaptation of famous Sesame Street (POGO)
Extreme Makeover India -‐ Jeena Isi Kaa Naam Hai. (Sony TV)
Job Profile
Responsible for conducting shoots on location and sets.
Actively involved in pre-‐production of the docu including Identifying key protagonists for
the documentary, location recce, logistics, etc.
Handled & coordinated muppets and props alongwith costume.
Creatively involved in script writing and research.
Supervision of the Post Production of the shows till the final master delivery.
Point of View Communications Pvt. Ltd.
Director on the docus produced by Point of View communications, a production house
specialised in producing documentaries. Some of the films directed are ‘Messiah of
peace’,’Nandadevi’, ‘Rishta Kashmiriyat Ka’.
Job Profile
Responsible from proposal to final presentation of the films. Independantly responsible for
design, style and structure of the films.
Associate Producer of a daily woman based magazine titled “Naari” for ETV. Produced by award
wining Producer-‐Director, Nallumathu.
Job Profile
Research , identification, scripting, voice over and reporting of the women related feature stories.
ESPN Star Sports
Associate Producer on sports quiz program anchored by Harsha Bhogle.
Job Profile
Responsible for overall production of the show at all stages including pre to post.
Grey Films
Associate Producer of a daily woman based magazine titled “Naari” for ETV. Produced by
award wining Producer-‐Director, Nallumathu.
Job Profile
• Research , identification, scripting, voice over and reporting of the women
related feature stories.
VOICE of AMERICA
Reporter for VOA in Northern India. Been awarded excellence in reporting for
Broadcast in Hindi VOA.
Job Profile
• Reporting on various subjects viz cultural, ecological, socio-‐economic, etc. from
Northern India.
BBC Radio
Assistant Producer for the Hindi Service of BBC.
Job Profile
• Responsible for reporting on current issues and trends. It also included handling run orders and radio production of live broadcast.
- News Shooter / Video Journalist
- Documentary DP
- Corporate Videographer
- Fixer
- On-Air Reporter / Host
- Reporter / Journalist
- Creative Director
- TV News Producer
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Senior Producer / Project Manager
- Non-Fiction Film Director
- Field Producer
- Full-Service Live Production
- Line Producer / On-Location
- Series Producer / Show Runner
- Post-Production Manager