Siddharth Ghai is an experienced reporter and video editor seeking a creative role. He has 7 years of hands-on video editing experience and 5 years of reporting experience. He is proficient in various video editing software like Avid and has experience working for organizations like BBC Radio, Doordarshan, and UTV World Movies. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Delhi University and a Master's degree from University of Bedfordshire.

1. Permanent Address 48, Tarun Enclave Pitam Pura Delhi-110034
Temporary Address: 136 1st Floor, Tarun Enclave Pitam Pura Delhi-110034
Siddharth Ghai +919717668894,9717378021ghaisiddharth@gmail.com
Creative, experienced Reporter/Video Editor with a proven record of programme conception, script writing, editing,
producing and PR skills. Outstanding ability to work in teams and coordinate all aspects of pre and post production
processes. Proficient in Avid Non-linear and linear platforms, Harris Online Systems, Photoshop, Velocity, After Fx
machine and CYG Maker 1.9.1
• 7 years of hands on video editing and 5yrs years of reporting experience in the media industry
• Demonstrated creativity and technical proficiency in developing programmes from idea
generation to production on Avid Pro non-linear video editing system
• Proven fast learning capabilities; ability to work in a deadline driven and team environment
• Dedicated and persistent in improving professionally and personally
Education
Delhi University, New Delhi, India April 2003
• Bachelor of Arts
University of Bedfordshire July 2012
• Masters in Media Studies Full Time
Aashirwad Audio Visuals, New Delhi, India July 2005 -Sep 2005
• Video Editing
o Modules: NLE on Avid Xpress, Pro, NLE on Pinnacle Liquid 6.0, NLE on Dps Velocity (7.6 & 8.2),
NLE on Incite, NLE on Adobe Premier (6.5), NLE on FCP, Linear editing on DV 2000,450,500
NIIT, New Delhi, India Oct 1999- Oct 2001
• DNIIT Program
o Major Courses: Programming approaches and techniques; HTML using Microsoft Frontpage; Network
Operating system Concepts using Microsoft Windows NT Server4.0; Tools &Concepts of Quality
Management; Communication & personality Development; Software Quality Assurance and Software
Development Lifecycle(SDLC)
Experience
Freelance Media Professional Live Tele Shows Aug 2011 – till date
• Interviewed top leading NCP political leader “MP RAJYA SABHA DEVI PRASAD TRIPATHI” at the time
of Maharashtra Elections
• Recently Interviewed Delhi Govt Tilak Nagar constituency Ward President on fake degree matter
• Interviewed DG sports MR MAHABALI SATPAL of chatrasal stadium before Glasgow commonwealth
games
• Interviewed leading renowned Sports bar club in Rajouri Garden at the time of last FIFA cup.
• Have own Sony HDR CX190 camera with 3.5 hrs. continuous recording option
BBC Radio countrywide
• Worked as an Assistant Producer in University Radio assisted in stories. Febuary2011 – July2011
Doordarshan IBC
Freelance October 2010
• Worked as an Assistant Producer in Common Wealth Games assisted with logistics and communications
between the studio and field
Live Teleshows April 2005- Oct 2010

2. Production Assistant/Video Editor
• Assisted chief producer in various sports and cultural documentaries
• Edited sports, entertainment and cultural documentaries on Avid; assisted in grading and final edit of the
broadcast tapes
• Voice over for political and cultural documentaries
• Developed, gathered, scripted and produced ‘Unpopular Sports’- a sports program for DD Sports, including
content, graphics, sound effects and music
• Created a promotional montage of ‘Countdown of Upcoming Soccer World Cup 2006’ for Mahanagar Gas Ltd,
Mumbai
• Prepared edited package on World Chess Championship, Argentina, 2005 and North-East Files segment- a
current affairs program telecasted on Doordarshan National Network
Sadhna News Dec 2008- July 2009
Video Editor
• Edited sports, entertainment and cultural documentaries on Avid; assisted in grading and final edit of the
broadcast tapes
Doordarshan
Freelance Support Personnel August 2008
Worked as a Programme Controller - involved in receiving signals, score updates and feeds at the Nehru Cup
Held at Ambedkar stadium Delhi
UTV World Movies April 2007-June 2007
Deputy Video Editor
• Edited movies ,cloning and correcting the aspect ratios for the films
DD National
Freelance Support Personnel November 2007
• Worked as a support staff - involved in receiving signals, score updates and feeds at the Indo-Pak
Test series held at Delhi
Sahara One April 2006- May 2006
Freelance Playout Technical Support
• Led Automation of graphics and advertisements using Harris online system for live BSNL EURASIA SERIES
2006 held in Dubai
International Institute of Mass Media (IIMM)
Freelance Video Editor Sept. 2004- Feb 2005
• Scripted and edited variety of education documentaries like ‘Story of rag pickers’, ‘Dark side of Indian
Railways’ and ‘Neeyam’,
• Guided reporters/students on editing, shot selection, graphics insertion and sound effects strategies
• On project basis researched video based footage related to the script and added correct mix of shots, graphics
and sound effects
Aaj Tak March 2004- May 2004
Freelance Video Editor for election desk
• Edited political stories including detailed profiling of political parties candidates, breaking news stories during
live coverage of Lok Sabha elections 2004
D D News
Graphic Designer/NLE Weather Editor Jan 2003 - July 2004
• Prepared 2 D & 3 D graphics for daily weather forecast segment on Velocity, After Fx machine and CYG
Maker 1.9.1
• Designed stories using various versions of Adobe Photoshop (5.0, 6.0 and 7.0)
• Edited weather forecast on NLE

3. Studio Creations
Linear Video Editor March 2002- Dec 2002
• Produced various program footage on linear system
• Creating graphics using Photoshop and After Fx machine
Additional qualification
BBC Online Training
• Online course on Broadcast and New Media
o Subjects: Post-production: An overview of post-production, Post-production: Logging, Post-production:
Editing 1: Offline, Post-production: Grading, Post-production: ARC (Aspect Ratio Converter), Post-
production: Editing 2: On-line, Post-production: Transmission
Copy of work provided on request
Date June 28th
2015