I am an award-winning and naturally innovative media professional with 20+ years of international experience in broadcast media across Sports, Children’s TV, General Entertainment and Music. I specialise in on-air promotions and content creation, developing concepts, handling major properties, and executing multi-regional, multi-platform programming and marketing campaigns across outlets. I am curious about technology and I have advanced use of Avid, Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro software. Using operational expertise, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking, I put my personal stamp on projects while maintaining brand integrity and engaging the target and wider audience. I have worked with major brands and properties such as AFC (Asian Football Confederation), Wimbledon Championships, Olympic Games, Formula One, World Table Tennis, BBC Studios, BeIN Sports and FOX Sports, delivering award-winning content for global audiences.

Thariq Amir

I am an award-winning and naturally innovative media professional with 20+ years of international experience in broadcast media across Sports, Children’s TV, General Entertainment and Music. I specialise in on-air promotions and content creation, developing concepts, handling major properties, and executing multi-regional, multi-platform programming and marketing campaigns across outlets. I am curious about technology and I have advanced use of Avid, Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro software. Using operational expertise, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking, I put my personal stamp on projects while maintaining brand integrity and engaging the target and wider audience. I have worked with major brands and properties such as AFC (Asian Football Confederation), Wimbledon Championships, Olympic Games, Formula One, World Table Tennis, BBC Studios, BeIN Sports and FOX Sports, delivering award-winning content for global audiences.

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I am an award-winning and naturally innovative media professional with 20+ years of international experience in broadcast media across Sports, Children’s TV, General Entertainment and Music. I specialise in on-air promotions and content creation, developing concepts, handling major properties, and executing multi-regional, multi-platform programming and marketing campaigns across outlets. I am curious about technology and I have advanced use of Avid, Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro software.

Using operational expertise, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking, I put my personal stamp on projects while maintaining brand integrity and engaging the target and wider audience. I have worked with major brands and properties such as AFC (Asian Football Confederation), Wimbledon Championships, Olympic Games, Formula One, World Table Tennis, BBC Studios, BeIN Sports and FOX Sports, delivering award-winning content for global audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Head of Video Production at World Table Tennis
October 1, 2024 - Present
Lead the video production team producing dynamic and engaging video content for WTT and ITTF social pages, onsite LED screens, and sponsor wrap-ups. Covered major global events including Singapore, US, and Europe Smashes, WTT Frankfurt Champions 2024, and ITTF World Youth Championships 2024. Responsibilities include video filming with Sony FX3, editing, directing players for promos, interviewing, scheduling, team structuring, and resource management for global event coverage.
Freelance Producer at Various Clients including BBC Studios, BeIN Sports, Asia Football Group, Mediacorp, Rewind Networks, Globecast
October 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Produced and created multi-platform promotional content across diverse clients, handling season launches, promos, trailers, and social media content. Notable campaigns include AFC Asian Cup 2023 content, BBC Studios sizzle reels and promos, BeIN Sports Formula 1 2023 seasonal campaign winning multiple awards, and Mediacorp shows including The Art Scene and sports event coverage. Produced award-winning explainer spots and promos in multiple languages, and managed digital and broadcast content.
Senior Producer / Producer at FOX Sports
September 30, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Conceptualised and executed creative campaigns for top sporting events such as Wimbledon Championships, Australian Open, The Masters, US Open, and Formula One. Produced original content and promotional campaigns like 'Sportymology' and 'Women of Impact'. Oversaw scriptwriting and content quality while managing and mentoring a team of producers. Achieved numerous awards including Promax Global Excellence awards and Promax Asia honors for campaign work.
Promo Producer at ESPN STAR Sports Asia
January 1, 2013 - September 2, 2025
Produced promotional content for the Asia sports network, contributing to marketing and brand engagement strategies through dynamic video content production.
Senior Producer / Producer at Cartoon Network, Asia
March 1, 2004 - October 26, 2011
My responsibilities were to lead and mentor a team of 4-5 people, fostering a fun working environment to increase productivity and satisfaction. In my time here, I was promoted to Senior Producer due to outstanding performance. I was then given the task of overseeing the India feed in the main. Additionally, I successfully coordinated the editing, audio and graphics team to implement a tapeless workflow system, formulated and refined the workflow template, and saw through to the successful completion. In this role, I spearheaded the launch of Generator Rex, a multi-platform campaign covering on-air, print and online; planned the schedule and marketing strategies along with an AR application which featured on Cartoon Network websites.

Education

BA (Hons) in Politics at University of Wolverhampton
September 17, 1996 - July 15, 1999

Qualifications

DELF B1 Exam (issued by the French Ministry of Education)
April 21, 2022 - April 21, 2022
Adobe Photoshop Certificate (issued by ICDL Asia) | Intellisoft
November 30, 0002 - September 2, 2025
HDSLR and Compact Camera Cinematography, Certificate of Completion | AV8 Media
January 1, 2018 - September 2, 2025
Adobe Premiere Pro 250 – Premiere Pro for Experienced Editors, Certificate of Completion | AV8 Media
January 1, 2014 - September 2, 2025
Adobe After Effects CS6 Basic, Certificate of Completion | AV8 Media
December 3, 2012 - December 4, 2012

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Telecommunications, Professional Services