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I am a content specialist with 20+ years’ Asia experience in creating a diverse slate of factual and unscripted work. With a track record of shepherding content ideas from conception to completion, I am adept at juggling editorial, commercial and production needs. I enjoy working with creative teams to make content that can inspire, engage and entertain.…

Devika A Rao

Executive Producer, Content Producer, Film Producer, +1

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I am a content specialist with 20+ years’ Asia experience in creating a diverse slate of factual and unscripted work. With a track record of shepherding content ideas from conception to completion, I am adept at juggling editorial, commercial and production needs. I enjoy working with creative teams to make content that can inspire, engage and entertain.…

Available to hire

Singapore, Singapore

I am a content specialist with 20+ years’ Asia experience in creating a diverse slate of factual and unscripted work.

With a track record of shepherding content ideas from conception to completion, I am adept at juggling editorial, commercial and production needs. I enjoy working with creative teams to make content that can inspire, engage and entertain.

Skills

Leadership

Copywriting

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Work Experience

Senior Producer at CNA (SG)

June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

Lead end-to-end production on key stories for INSIGHT, an hour-long weekly current affairs docu-series across South Asia; responsibilities include deep research, production, writing, directing, post-production and crew management.

Chief of Content at 42Blue (SG)

January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Wrote and directed The Sustainable Foodie for DBS & STB; seed and grow content and ideas, overseeing creative direction and delivery.

Executive Producer at National Geographic (SG)

May 1, 2017 - November 1, 2019

Commissioned multi-platform factual content across Asia; led pitches, content strategy, and contract negotiations for new series and brand integrations; collaborated with internal/external stakeholders to uphold the NatGeo ethos.

Executive Producer at IFA (SG)

June 1, 2014 - February 1, 2017

Executed factual series & specials for Asia’s top networks; developed pitches & collaborations; supervised teams from development to delivery including timelines, budgets, scripts, casting, filming & post-production; on-set direction.

Supervising Producer (SG) at Independent / Various Networks

July 1, 2009 - September 1, 2013

Worked across reality, factual and kids formats; networks included NatGeo, Star World, AXN, Universal, Discovery Kids.

Producer / Director / Writer at ESPN STAR SPORTS + Freelance (SG)

October 1, 2005 - May 1, 2009

Produced original feature content for Asia’s leading sports broadcaster; client work included CNA, Changi General, Sony India.

Various Roles at MIDITECH PTE LTD (INDIA)

June 1, 1998 - January 1, 2005

Diverse genres for India’s premier production house; client roster included National Geographic, BBC, MTV, Sony, Star India.