Hi, I’m Syed Dibaj Haider. I am a producer and video editor with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Senior Producer/Head of Post Production at Hum News in Islamabad. I am responsible to create programming content for broadcast and social media including current affairs show, documentaries, podcasts and explainers for Hum News platforms. My responsibilities are to optimize manpower and resources, and deliver consistent high-quality production and post-production services. I continuously push boundaries by adopting fresh and unique strategies, and I pride myself on implementing industry-leading standards. I have participated in training programs at renowned institutions, which have sharpened my skills and contributed to my ongoing professional development. I enjoy sharing knowledge through training and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in broadcast and digital content.

Syed Dibaj Haider

Hi, I’m Syed Dibaj Haider. I am a producer and video editor with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Senior Producer/Head of Post Production at Hum News in Islamabad. I am responsible to create programming content for broadcast and social media including current affairs show, documentaries, podcasts and explainers for Hum News platforms. My responsibilities are to optimize manpower and resources, and deliver consistent high-quality production and post-production services. I continuously push boundaries by adopting fresh and unique strategies, and I pride myself on implementing industry-leading standards. I have participated in training programs at renowned institutions, which have sharpened my skills and contributed to my ongoing professional development. I enjoy sharing knowledge through training and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in broadcast and digital content.

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Hi, I’m Syed Dibaj Haider. I am a producer and video editor with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Senior Producer/Head of Post Production at Hum News in Islamabad. I am responsible to create programming content for broadcast and social media including current affairs show, documentaries, podcasts and explainers for Hum News platforms. My responsibilities are to optimize manpower and resources, and deliver consistent high-quality production and post-production services. I continuously push boundaries by adopting fresh and unique strategies, and I pride myself on implementing industry-leading standards. I have participated in training programs at renowned institutions, which have sharpened my skills and contributed to my ongoing professional development. I enjoy sharing knowledge through training and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in broadcast and digital content.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Producer/Head of Post Production at Hum News
November 1, 2017 - Present
Mentored the post-production team to grow skill sets and improve quality; coordinated with management and production staff to maintain broadcast standards; ensured the quality and timeliness of on-air content; designed and created motion graphics for News and Programs; continuously discovered and implemented new techniques and industry best practices to maximize efficiency; created content for social media platforms.
Group General Manager, Post-production at City News Network & 24 News HD
March 1, 2008 - November 1, 2017
On-air Promotions: developed original ideas, planned, wrote, directed, and edited on-air promotions, channel/program promos, channel IDs, public service messages, fillers, promotional campaigns, and TV commercials for various brands; created strategies for all on-air promotional activities; generated creative and effective promotions for City42, City41, UK 44, Rohi TV & 24 News HD. Video Editing & Archives: streamlined non-linear editing & archiving services for the network; managed post-production and final delivery formats; administered the functionality and efficiency of the archives.
Senior Manager, Post-production at City News Network & 24 News HD
June 1, 2010 - March 1, 2013
Led senior post-production activities, supervised workflows, and implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency and on-air quality.
Manager, Post-production at City News Network & 24 News HD
March 1, 2008 - June 1, 2010
Managed post-production operations, including on-air promotions and editing workflows; supported archive management and delivery pipelines.
NLE Team Leader at Geo TV Network
December 1, 2005 - February 1, 2008
Supervised and planned editing equipment and staff to ensure optimum functional standards of media management.
Non-linear Editor at Indus TV Network
November 1, 2004 - December 1, 2005
Edited dramas, talk shows, concerts, and also worked on News reports.
Non-linear Editor/Graphic Designer at The Manduck Collective
June 1, 2004 - April 1, 2005
Edited dramas, magazine shows, and performed compositing and animations.
Graphic Designer at Danesh Publications
May 1, 2003 - June 1, 2004
Created design themes for textbooks & magazines; collaborated with creative team to design and produce computer-generated artwork; participated in production of print and promotional items.
Graphic Designer at Zaidi’s Studio
June 1, 2001 - May 1, 2003
Graphics & layout designing and composing of photographic presentations.

Education

Diploma in Graphic Designing at Karachi School Of Arts, Karachi
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Govt. Degree College Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

PTV News Post-production Training program
January 1, 2022 - March 11, 2026
Team HUM Training Program
January 1, 2017 - March 11, 2026
City News Network Training program
January 1, 2008 - March 11, 2026
Video Editing Training Workshops (ICFJ)
January 1, 2008 - March 11, 2026
Team Geo Training program
January 1, 2007 - March 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services