8+ years leading video production and creative content strategy across top agencies (WPP) and multi-brand pipelines, including Wavemaker. Award-winning work spanning pitches, showreels, and high-impact campaigns for brands like Jameson, MOHFW, Royal Stag, TATA Salt, and Imperial Blue. I’ve built new IP/format pitch assets that convert (Pernod Ricard’s Jameson Connects) and owned agency capability showcases (Creative, Content & AI showreels). I also lead social-first video production for high-visibility collaborations such as SRH × Arun Ice Cream, combining end-to-end production with modern AI-assisted workflows.…

Nilesh Malhotra

8+ years leading video production and creative content strategy across top agencies (WPP) and multi-brand pipelines, including Wavemaker. Award-winning work spanning pitches, showreels, and high-impact campaigns for brands like Jameson, MOHFW, Royal Stag, TATA Salt, and Imperial Blue. I’ve built new IP/format pitch assets that convert (Pernod Ricard’s Jameson Connects) and owned agency capability showcases (Creative, Content & AI showreels). I also lead social-first video production for high-visibility collaborations such as SRH × Arun Ice Cream, combining end-to-end production with modern AI-assisted workflows.…

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8+ years leading video production and creative content strategy across top agencies (WPP) and multi-brand pipelines, including Wavemaker. Award-winning work spanning pitches, showreels, and high-impact campaigns for brands like Jameson, MOHFW, Royal Stag, TATA Salt, and Imperial Blue.

I’ve built new IP/format pitch assets that convert (Pernod Ricard’s Jameson Connects) and owned agency capability showcases (Creative, Content & AI showreels). I also lead social-first video production for high-visibility collaborations such as SRH × Arun Ice Cream, combining end-to-end production with modern AI-assisted workflows.

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Work Experience

Senior Video Editor at Wavemaker (WPP)
June 1, 2021 - Present
Produced pitch AV that won Pernod Ricard's Jameson Connects as a live Wavemaker account, contributing to new business revenue. Created agency-wide Creative, Content, and AI showreels used in client pitches. Delivered award-winning AVs for brands including Jameson, MOHFW, Imperial Blue, Royal Stag Boombox, and TATA Salt. Led end-to-end video production for SRH × Arun Ice Cream IPL collaboration, creating social-first edits for a high-visibility co-brand campaign. Managed multi-brand pipelines across multiple clients and contributed to creative ideation and content direction on key campaigns beyond execution. Tools include Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and AI tools such as Veo, Gemini, Runway, Midjourney, ElevenLabs, and Suno.ai.
Senior Video Editor at MSL, Publicis Groupe
April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021
Embedded in the crisis communications unit during COVID-19, editing and delivering rapid-turnaround content to support cross-functional response operations under tight deadlines.
Senior Video Editor at Mil Group
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led a team of editors in the production of promotional videos and advertisements, ensuring high-quality post-production standards.
Video Editor at Prayank Production
January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021
Managed post-production across 50+ projects end-to-end without missing client deadlines. Worked directly with directors to align edit execution with creative vision across multiple formats.
Freelancer Video Editor at Freelance
June 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Worked on various projects, providing editing services for clients and collaborating with filmmakers.
Freelance Video Editor at Talentree
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
Produced YouTube and Instagram content for emerging music artists, managing the full edit workflow independently from brief to delivery. Covered live performances and events, editing social-ready content across formats for launches and appearances. Handled multiple artists simultaneously in a deadline-driven, multi-project environment.
Assistant Video Editor at Marwah Studios
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Assisted in editing video content and supported the project team in achieving production goals.
Assistant Video Editor at Eckovation · Marwah Studios
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Built foundational production and post-production experience across ed-tech and studio environments through early-career assistant video editing roles.
Assistant Video Editor at Eckovation (Marwah Studios)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Built foundational post-production and production house experience across ed-tech and studio environments through early-career production and editing roles.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism at YMCA University of Science and Technology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
BSc Journalism & Mass Communication at IMS Unison University, Dehradun
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Higher Filmmaking Diploma at YMCA, New Delhi
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
BSc Journalism & Mass Communication at IMS Unison University, Dehradun
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Higher Filmmaking Diploma at YMCA, New Delhi
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Consumer Goods