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I'm Vasil Lesov, a Broadcast Director and Operations Leader with 25+ years of experience delivering live coverage across Europe. I specialize in digital broadcasting, OB van coordination, Adobe Creative Suite and IP/NDI workflows, and I excel at building scalable production pipelines, leading cross-functional teams of 5-200+ staff, and coordinating with EU institutions, international broadcasters, and senior officials. I am pursuing a PhD in AI and Media Transformation and hold a CNN Affiliate Training Program credential. I design multilingual, multi-platform outputs for EU projects, ensure procurement compliance, and explore how AI and digital workflows will shape the future of broadcast media.…I'm Vasil Lesov, a Broadcast Director and Operations Leader with 25+ years of experience delivering live coverage across Europe. I specialize in digital broadcasting, OB van coordination, Adobe Creative Suite and IP/NDI workflows, and I excel at building scalable production pipelines, leading cross-functional teams of 5-200+ staff, and coordinating with EU institutions, international broadcasters, and senior officials. I am pursuing a PhD in AI and Media Transformation and hold a CNN Affiliate Training Program credential. I design multilingual, multi-platform outputs for EU projects, ensure procurement compliance, and explore how AI and digital workflows will shape the future of broadcast media.

Vasil Lesov

Executive Producer, Director of Photography, Film Director, +2

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I'm Vasil Lesov, a Broadcast Director and Operations Leader with 25+ years of experience delivering live coverage across Europe. I specialize in digital broadcasting, OB van coordination, Adobe Creative Suite and IP/NDI workflows, and I excel at building scalable production pipelines, leading cross-functional teams of 5-200+ staff, and coordinating with EU institutions, international broadcasters, and senior officials. I am pursuing a PhD in AI and Media Transformation and hold a CNN Affiliate Training Program credential. I design multilingual, multi-platform outputs for EU projects, ensure procurement compliance, and explore how AI and digital workflows will shape the future of broadcast media.…I'm Vasil Lesov, a Broadcast Director and Operations Leader with 25+ years of experience delivering live coverage across Europe. I specialize in digital broadcasting, OB van coordination, Adobe Creative Suite and IP/NDI workflows, and I excel at building scalable production pipelines, leading cross-functional teams of 5-200+ staff, and coordinating with EU institutions, international broadcasters, and senior officials. I am pursuing a PhD in AI and Media Transformation and hold a CNN Affiliate Training Program credential. I design multilingual, multi-platform outputs for EU projects, ensure procurement compliance, and explore how AI and digital workflows will shape the future of broadcast media.

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I’m Vasil Lesov, a Broadcast Director and Operations Leader with 25+ years of experience delivering live coverage across Europe. I specialize in digital broadcasting, OB van coordination, Adobe Creative Suite and IP/NDI workflows, and I excel at building scalable production pipelines, leading cross-functional teams of 5-200+ staff, and coordinating with EU institutions, international broadcasters, and senior officials.

I am pursuing a PhD in AI and Media Transformation and hold a CNN Affiliate Training Program credential. I design multilingual, multi-platform outputs for EU projects, ensure procurement compliance, and explore how AI and digital workflows will shape the future of broadcast media.

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Expert

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Expert

Expert

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Bulgarian

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English

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French

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Italian

Beginner

Work Experience

Head of Studio / Technology Supervisor at Alma Mater TV / Sofia University

January 1, 2022 - Present

Lead the strategic direction and daily operations of Bulgaria’s university-based television broadcaster, overseeing studio infrastructure, live productions, procurement, and international event coverage in support of institutional and European priorities. Direct 200+ live productions annually; modernise studio infrastructure with TriCaster TC1, Adobe Creative Suite, NDI workflows, and remote IP streaming; oversee procurement under Bulgarian Public Procurement procedures; manage and mentor multi-disciplinary teams; deliver multilingual outputs for EU projects (Transform4Europe, SUMMIT, Erasmus+); coordinate with university leadership and EU project partners; provide staff training; manage risk and continuity planning to stay on air during high-pressure events.

Executive Producer/Director at Livestream Ltd.

January 1, 2019 - Present

Strategic leader for cross-border livestream productions; build and manage cross-functional client teams (30–40 professionals); oversee budgets, vendor negotiations, and production schedules; deliver high-profile live streams with editorial quality and reliability for national and international audiences.

CEO/Co-founder/Executive Producer at Smile Media

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Founded boutique production company delivering cross-border talk shows and innovative media formats; produced A Wonderful Day (BIT Television) and launched an IPTV channel for cryptocurrencies; oversaw multi-camera shoots, budgets, and partnerships to secure distribution and sponsorship.

Senior Director/Executive Producer at TV 7

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016

Directed national news, entertainment and breaking political coverage; launched News7; managed 200+ staff; oversaw multi-studio operations and 32+ remote election locations; delivered a 12+ hour continuous election-day broadcast; improved production protocols reducing on-air incidents by 35%.

Director & Executive Producer at Balkan Music Awards

November 1, 2009 - June 1, 2010

Directed Southeast Europe’s largest live televised event broadcast across 11 Balkan countries to 10.5+ million viewers; coordinated 11 national partners; oversaw OB van and multi-camera operations; designed stage and broadcast concepts; implemented risk and contingency planning; strengthened regional media cooperation.

Director/Content Consultant at Interactive Media Services

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Directed 100+ live and recorded interactive shows with real-time audience participation; designed studio workflows and layouts; advised on format adaptation for Bulgarian audiences; trained new directors and production teams; developed interactive broadcast solutions leveraging emerging digital technologies.

Director at Seven Eight Production

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2008

Directed Bulgaria’s prime-time productions including Slavi’s Show and national adaptations of international formats (Idols, Survivor, Sing with Me); managed multi-camera studio productions and OB van operations; built partnerships and introduced innovative production workflows.

Supervisor - Self Promotion & Creative Center at Bulgarian National Television (EBU member)

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001

Led creative direction and branding at the national public broadcaster; supervised teams delivering promotional campaigns; implemented online editing workflows and national rebranding aligned with public service values; coordinated with leadership to ensure European broadcasting standards.