
Sharan Mohanadoss
Video News Producer | Visual Storytelling | Breaking News | Platform-Optimized Content
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About
Newsroom video producer and editor with 2+ years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced digital media environment, including breaking news video segments and high-volume publishing to YouTube and social platforms. Proven ability to source, edit, and publish timely video content with strong SEO and platform optimization instincts. Adept at visual storytelling, cross-team collaboration, and AI-assisted production workflows.
Deep interest in US news and a track record of driving audience engagement at scale.
Experience
Media Specialist, Video Editor & Social Media Producer at Prof G Media (Scott Galloway) (2024-06 – 2026-01)
- Monitored news developments and produced rapid-turnaround video edits for breaking news segments, maximizing YouTube viewership on tight deadlines — directly mirroring a live newsroom cadence.
- Edited and published 250+ long-form video episodes (15K–300K+ views each) with SEO-optimized titles, thumbnails, and metadata, consistently driving audience engagement and dwell time.
- Produced 100+ short-form clips optimized per platform (TikTok, Reels, Instagram), selecting format, pacing, and length to match each platform's audience behavior.
- Created animated, on-brand motion graphics to elevate data-driven storytelling — enhancing visual clarity and editorial impact.
- Managed end-to-end asset ingestion, labeling, and CMS publishing workflows; maintained organized production pipelines and ensured seamless handoff between editing cycles.
- Used AI-driven tools (Sora, Runway ML) to improve speed and output quality, staying ahead of evolving production workflows.
Multimedia Lab Specialist at Interactive Telecommunications Program, New York University (2022 – 2023)
- Directed and produced 100+ student project videos end to end, collaborating across teams to deliver polished, publication-ready content on schedule.
- Designed a multi-point lighting system that tripled visual clarity across interview and showcase formats.
- Managed technology infrastructure, reducing production downtime by 20% through proactive maintenance and workflow improvements.
Creative Director at Third I Digital (partnered with Brandex Media) (2015 – 2021)
- Led multidisciplinary teams to produce 20+ short-form documentaries and explainer videos for educational, corporate, and NGO clients — managing projects from concept through delivery.
- Produced visual campaigns that secured $800M in World Bank funding for Andhra Pradesh state welfare programs, demonstrating the real-world impact of strategic visual storytelling.
Motion Picture Film Archivist (16mm) at Wisconsin DNR & American Geographical Society Library, UW-Milwaukee (2012 – 2015)
- Oversaw digitization and archival metadata for 200+ 16mm films, ensuring accurate asset labeling and adherence to preservation standards — a foundation for rigorous asset management.
Education
Master of Professional Studies in Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) – New York University (Tisch School of the Arts) (2021 – 2023)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, Television & New Media – University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (2009 – 2013)
