Yash Thakur

Experience

• 

  SocialNinjaz Technologies & Creative Media

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2017

  Video Editor

  Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Leadership: Led the video department, overseeing all video production needs and ensuring high-quality deliverables.Strategic Planning: Developed and executed audio-visual content strategies tailored to various brands.Diverse Portfolio: Created engaging content for a diverse range of clients, including F&B companies, tech firms, and event organizers.Audience Engagement: Successfully boosted brand engagement through innovative and compelling video content.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with other departments to align video content with overall brand strategies.During my time at SocialNinjaz, I was able to significantly enhance brand presence and audience interaction across multiple sectors through effective visual storytelling and strategic content planning. Show less

• 

  Noir Agency India

  Feb 2015 - Feb 2017

  Video Editor

  Performed post-production work, including assembling raw material and providing final product within time constraints for Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter '16 and Spring Summer '17, FDCI’s India Couture Week'16 and Week '17•Worked with renowned fashion designer Suneet Varma to edit film series of his "Enchanted Forest" Couturepresentation•Participated in creative meetings with Samsung and handled post-production for Children's Day aftermovie•Demonstrated ability to understand director's artistic vision and maintain alignment with vision throughout editing process for DLF Mall of India Children's day aftermovie and "What's Happening In Your City" by NoirTube•Delivered edit with multiple camera angle choices, titles and audio for Hudson Canola Oil recipe video series Show less

• 

  Millennium post

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  News Reporter

  Worked as a reporting intern at the National daily newspaper Millennium Post.

• 

  Nu branding

  Mar 2016 - Dec 2016

  Video Editor

  Handled complete process such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits, writing scripts and handled post-production process for various projects in the agency

• 

  StartupEd

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

  Video Editor

  Played key role in facilitating projects and handling every stage of film production for StartUp Ed.

• 

  Hash Digital Agency

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Video Editor

  Handled complete process such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits , writingscripts and handled post-production process for various project in the agency

• 

  ANJ Creations Pvt Ltd

  Jul 2018 - Nov 2019

  Video Editor

  Handled multiple roles of Editor, Assistant Director and Script writer to create television commercials for KENT and Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojna TVC•Participated in creative meetings to develop a series of documentaries and spearheaded post production for IndianRailways, IRCTC, Ministry of Human Resource Development and Ministry of Defence, and handled production of more than 150 films.•Developed animated series of online ads for a product launch by NIIT keeping in line with brand identity and image•Participated in creative meetings and acted as a cinematographer and video editor for Cadbury Show less

• 

  Jukin Media

  Jun 2020 - Nov 2021

  Video Editor

  Handled the Video editing department, creating a strong bridge between the US production team and Indian Production teamBrands Worked On: "People Are Awesome," "Fail Army," "The Pet Collectives," "This Is Happening."Content Expertise: Mastered the art of transforming random user-generated clips into coherent and emotionally compelling stories and delivering more than 70 videos in a day maintain the utmost quality of the brand.Audience Engagement: Consistently produced content that garnered millions of views across multiple social media platforms and understanding how each platform works and developing an understanding how to curate content for each platform like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and Snapchat.Played a key role in creation of the design guideline of the new UGC brand for India called Indiafy, and created content at every step from Teaser, Advertisements and daily social postsDeveloped Web-series for Snapchat and creating engaging stories from User Generated contentVisual Storytelling: Developed a keen eye for creating aesthetically pleasing and narratively strong videos.Throughout my tenure, I've successfully created content that not only entertains but also connects with viewers on an emotional level, contributing significantly to the brands' online presence and engagement Show less

• 

  Media.Monks

  Nov 2021 - now

  Led the Adapt video editing team for Asia Pacific region, primarily for India and Malaysia, overseeing operations to ensure optimal efficiency.Facilitated comprehensive training and onboarding programs, aligning team workflows with company standards.Creating a robust workflow and bridges for teams in Hilversum (Netherlands) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) with our teams in APAC to have utmost efficiency and quality of work.Managed operational tasks to enhance editor productivity and maintain workflow continuity.Tackled major video assignments, contributing to business development and client pitching efforts.Actively participated in troubleshooting, resolving technical and creative challenges to streamline editor workflows. Show less Adapted and localized advertisements for a global audience, tailoring content for diverse markets across multiple countries.Handled a broad range of international clients, developing a nuanced understanding of various languages and cultural contexts.Specialized in Television Commercial (TVC) deliveries, ensuring compliance with regional specifications and standards.Collaborated with teams from Argentina, Netherlands, and Kuala Lumpur to create robust workflows.Enhanced operational efficiency of the Adapt team, supporting project managers in meeting tight deadlines.Contributed to the successful and timely delivery of localized content, maintaining high-quality standards. Show less

  • Lead Video Editor ADAPT (Asia Pacific)

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Video Editor

    Nov 2021 - Jun 2024