I'm Niraj Trivedi, a senior creative & content leader with 15+ years driving viewership across digital and broadcast. I've collaborated with networks like MTV India, Discovery, Star India & Radio One, leading complex campaigns and aligning creative execution with business outcomes. I aim to contribute with a sharp instinct for shifting viewer behavior and the ability to bridge creative vision with campaign objectives. My work spans content strategy, IP development, and cross-platform storytelling, delivering impact for brands and audiences alike.

Niraj Trivedi

I'm Niraj Trivedi, a senior creative & content leader with 15+ years driving viewership across digital and broadcast. I've collaborated with networks like MTV India, Discovery, Star India & Radio One, leading complex campaigns and aligning creative execution with business outcomes. I aim to contribute with a sharp instinct for shifting viewer behavior and the ability to bridge creative vision with campaign objectives. My work spans content strategy, IP development, and cross-platform storytelling, delivering impact for brands and audiences alike.

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I’m Niraj Trivedi, a senior creative & content leader with 15+ years driving viewership across digital and broadcast. I’ve collaborated with networks like MTV India, Discovery, Star India & Radio One, leading complex campaigns and aligning creative execution with business outcomes.

I aim to contribute with a sharp instinct for shifting viewer behavior and the ability to bridge creative vision with campaign objectives. My work spans content strategy, IP development, and cross-platform storytelling, delivering impact for brands and audiences alike.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director, Branded Content at Viacom 18
January 1, 2019 - Present
Leading the Branded Content vertical for MTV India & Kaanphod (YouTube music channel). Responsible for production execution, client management, and consumer strategy for music-based IPs and branded solutions.
Head, Non-Fiction Content at Worldwide Media (TOI Group)
December 31, 2018 - August 20, 2025
Led non-fiction brand-solutions & partnerships for brands like Filmfare, Femina, Top Gear, Good Homes and more. Managed all aspects of client pitch and execution.
Programming Head at Radio ONE (Mumbai)
December 31, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Led content planning, branded content & digital content for Radio ONE’s Mumbai broadcast feed. Grew their digital footprint and content calendar on social media.
Associate Director, Programming at Discovery Network India
December 31, 2016 - August 20, 2025
Led Programming & Planning for TLC & Discovery TURBO. Responsibilities included Content Acquisition, Planning & Scheduling, and working with cross-functional teams for ad-sales, marketing, promotions, PR & digital solutions.
Senior Manager - Music Content at Viacom 18
December 31, 2015 - August 20, 2025
Supervised Music Content including original IPs on MTV India & Pepsi MTV Indies. Projects included Video Music Awards India, Coke Studio @ MTV, Royal Challenge MTV Unplugged, JBL MTV Spoken Word, Ray Ban Never Hide Sounds, Philips MTV Sync.
Sr Producer - Non-Fiction Content at Channel [V]
December 31, 2013 - August 20, 2025
Planned the non-fiction broadcast tentpole calendar and led execution of music & non-fiction properties.
Executive Producer, Programming at Bindass (UTV)
December 31, 2010 - August 20, 2025
Worked with the Programming team developing new concepts and supervising execution.
Associate Producer, Programming at Channel [V]
December 31, 2008 - August 20, 2025
Hands-on production focusing on ideation, concept building, execution of music content, artist interviews, live concert coverage, editorial stories, international artist vignettes & more. Projects included Big [V] Concert, [V] Launchpad, [V]J Diaries, Whazzat Noise & more.
Unknown at Channel [V] Pvt. Ltd
May 30, 2005 - February 26, 2008
Experience in media/television industry; specific role not provided in resume.
Unknown at Bindass TV (UTV NETWORKS LTD)
June 29, 2009 - February 13, 2010
Media/Television network; role not specified in resume.
Unknown at Channel [V] Pvt. Ltd
February 14, 2010 - February 13, 2013
Media/television network; role not specified.
Unknown at MTV India, Viacom 18
February 14, 2013 - September 28, 2015
Media/Entertainment company; role not specified.
Unknown at DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INDIA
September 29, 2015 - June 28, 2016
Media/Entertainment company; role not specified.
Unknown at WORLDWIDE MEDIA, TIMES OF INDIA GROUP
April 29, 2017 - June 28, 2018
Media/Entertainment company; role not specified.
Unknown
June 29, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Position in media/publication industry; company not specified.
Head - Non-Fiction Video Content at World Wide Media
May 1, 2017 - Present
Led non-fiction brand-solutions & partnerships for brands like Filmfare, Femina, Top Gear, Good Homes and more; directed client servicing and viewership targets.
Associate Director of Programming at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
October 1, 2015 - Present
Managed channel programming strategy for TLC, Discovery Turbo & ID; senior leadership overseeing content strategy and execution.
Senior Manager at MTV India
February 1, 2013 - Present
Led in-house content team; conceptualized and produced multiple shows and content for the Non-fiction team; Coke Studio, Unplugged, Pepsi MTV Indies & more.
Senior Producer at Star India Pvt Ltd
February 1, 2010 - Present
Led in-house content team; conceptualized and produced content for the Non-Fiction team; delivered on viewership targets.
Executive Producer - Programming at UTV Bindass
February 1, 2010 - Present
Worked with the Programming team; developing genre-first reality concepts along with supervising execution.
Executive Producer - Programming at UTV Bindass
October 1, 2015 - Present
Worked with the Programming team; developing genre-first reality concepts along with supervising execution.
Senior Manager at MTV
February 1, 2013 - Present
Led MTV India's content team in music content; contributed to Coke Studio, Unplugged, Pepsi MTV Indies & more.
Creative Supervisor at MTV India (Music Content Team)
February 1, 2010 - Present
Creative supervision of content for Coke Studio, Unplugged, Pepsi MTV Indies & more.
Assistant Director of Programming at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
October 1, 2015 - Present
Managed the channel programming strategy for TLC, Discovery Turbo & ID.
Associate Producer at Star India Pvt Ltd
April 1, 2010 - Present
Hands-on production, conceptualization and execution of short & long-form content, artist interviews, live concert coverage, editorials to r i e s & more.
Head, Non-Fiction Content at JioStar (formerly Viacom18)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Lead the non-fiction content strategy and creative direction for branded and original content; bridge creative vision with business objectives; contribute to shifting viewer behavior and audience growth across platforms.
Senior Manager, Music Content at MTV India (Viacom18)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Led digital strategy and IP development for MTV India; launched flagship IPs (e.g., Pepsi MTV Indies); steered programming strategy and cultural benchmarks (Coke Studio, MTV Unplugged, Spoken Word); aligned music content with brand and audience growth.
Head of Digital Strategy at Discovery Networks
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Led digital strategy for Radio One Mumbai; expanded content calendar and social footprint; built programming strategy and audio-first insights to drive digital engagement; led content acquisition and scheduling for lifestyle and entertainment channels (TLC & Discovery Turbo).
Senior Manager, Digital Content at World Wide Media
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Led digital content strategy and IP development across brands; expanded reach via digital channels and IP-led campaigns; oversaw content acquisition and end-to-end execution for lifestyle and entertainment properties.
Head of Music Content Strategy & IP Development at Viacom18 (MTV India)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Managed music content strategy and original IP mandate; led launch strategy for Pepsi MTV Indies; executed cultural benchmarks (Coke Studio, MTV Unplugged, Spoke Word) and pioneered India's first dedicated desi hip-hop platform; aligned content with brand position and audience growth.
Head of Digital Strategy at World Wide Media
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Led the digital strategy for MTV India’s Mumbai station; expanded the content calendar and social footprint with programming strategy and audio-first insights to drive digital engagement; led content acquisition and scheduling strategies for lifestyle and entertainment channels under charge (TLC, Discovery Turbo).
Programming Head / Non-Fiction Content at JioStar (formerly Viacom18)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026
Head of non-fiction content and programming; led cross-platform content strategy for branded and original content; bridged creative vision with business objectives for campaigns and platforms.

Education

BMM at St. Andrew's College, Mumbai
May 30, 2001 - May 29, 2004
Certificate at National Institute of Event Management
May 30, 2002 - May 29, 2003
Certificate at Xavier's Institute of Communications, Mumbai
May 30, 2004 - May 29, 2005
Diploma in Film & TV Production at St. Xavier's College
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Bachelor's in Media Studies at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Commerce Undergraduate at Indian School Muscat, Oman
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Diploma in Film & TV Production at St. Xavier's College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor's in Media Studies at University of Mumbai
January 1, 2001 - April 8, 2026
Commerce Undergraduate at Indian School Muscat, Oman
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Diploma in Film & TV Production at St. Xavier's College
January 1, 2004 - April 8, 2026
Bachelor's in Media Studies at University of Mumbai
January 1, 2001 - April 8, 2026
Undergraduate in Commerce at Indian School Muscat, Oman
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Diploma in Film & TV Production at Xavier's Institute of Communications
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Bachelor's in Mass Media at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Bachelor of Mass Media at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Mass Media
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
PG Diploma in Film & TV Production
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
Diploma in Event Management
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
Diploma in Film & TV Production
January 1, 2004 - April 8, 2026
Bachelor's in Media Studies
January 1, 2001 - April 8, 2026
Diploma in Film & TV Production
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Bachelor's in Mass Media
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications