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Sujith Kumar Sukumaran

Manager, Video Editing
Sembawang Estate

Summary

Dynamic post-production professional with over 17 years of experience in digital and broadcast media, delivering high-quality content in diverse genres across entertainment, news & current affairs.

Proficient in Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite, and DaVinci Resolve, with solid technical knowledge of media asset management systems and end-to-end distribution workflows.

Recognized for effective client and project management skills, successfully overseeing multiple projects through all stages of the post-production process while adhering to international standards.

Proven leader with a track record of streamlining operations and fostering high-performing teams, committed to mentoring staff and driving results through collaborative leadership and adaptability.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager - Video Editing

Central Post, MediaCorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd
11.2009 - Current
  • Facilitate stakeholder collaboration to design, oversee, and meet timelines for comprehensive digital production deliverables.
  • Refine and optimize postproduction workflow for projects, aligning and accomplishing milestones with in-house video editors and media managers within MAM workflow.
  • Work independently and within teams to supervise members, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions.
    Provided training for staff on new systems while ensuring adherence to current workflows.

Principal Video Editor

Central Post, MediaCorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd
07.2017 - 10.2023
  • Efficiently edited and delivered large volumes of video content, managing assets and technical specs to meet strict deadlines and maintain consistent quality standards.
  • Collaborated with IT and Broadcast engineers to validate all file-based workflows and systems operations for effective capture and delivery of highlights for sports specials, including FIFA, SEA Games, English Premier League, and Tokyo Olympics.

Senior Video Editor

Central Post, MediaCorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd
11.2009 - 07.2017
  • Executed comprehensive post-production editing for various scripted and unscripted formats at MediaCorp. Conformed content from docu-dramas to entertainment to technical guidelines required for 4K and 360 VR deliverables.
  • Styled every edit to achieve high-quality visual storytelling across different program types.
  • Ensured compliance with both technical specifications and narrative clarity in all projects.
  • Engaged in change management program implementing transition of Avid Media Composer projects from tape-based to tapeless workflow on AVID ISIS, 4K and 360 VR production.

On-Air Promotions Producer

Channel NewsAsia
04.2006 - 11.2009
  • Crafted strategic campaign concepts to elevate weekend programming ratings on Channel NewsAsia.
  • Produced and refined channel-branding promos, episodic trailers, and corporate client videos.
  • Achieved notable success with trailers and TV spots targeted at both broadcast and external audiences.

On-Air Promotions Producer

MediaCorp TV12 Pte Ltd
12.2004 - 03.2006
  • Delivered engaging promos, trailers, and teasers for weekend movies on Vasantham Central.
  • Created visual content, including showreels and promotional videos, for TV12 Network.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Northumbria University
01-2022

Bachelor of Science -

University of Madras
01-2000

Skills

Development of strategic initiatives

Process optimization leadership

Proficient in professional editing tools and formats

Effective team leadership

Milestone identification and collaborative problem-solving

Familiarity with content regulations and community standards

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Credential ID: 3650140, valid until Sep 2026

Accomplishments

  • Optimised operational efficiency with the transition of media workflows from digital tape to Avid ISIS at Central Post, Mediacorp.
  • Video Editor for the post-production of Singapore's First Tamil Feature Gurushetram - '24hrs of Anger', supported by the Singapore Film Commission, released in April 2010.
  • Steered the first 4K video post-production in Central Post, Mediacorp.
  • Recipient of multiple MediaCorp Bravo Applause Awards, Mediacorp Business Team Awards, Mediacorp PROUD Awards.
  • Mentor for Republic Polytechnic students in the post-production of their short film as part of the Young Creators Project 2018.
  • Lead role in the postproduction of longest running community series, Indian Beat.

Timeline

Principal Video Editor

Central Post, MediaCorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd
07.2017 - 10.2023

Manager - Video Editing

Central Post, MediaCorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd
11.2009 - Current

Senior Video Editor

Central Post, MediaCorp TV Singapore Pte Ltd
11.2009 - 07.2017

On-Air Promotions Producer

Channel NewsAsia
04.2006 - 11.2009

On-Air Promotions Producer

MediaCorp TV12 Pte Ltd
12.2004 - 03.2006

Master of Business Administration -

Northumbria University

Bachelor of Science -

University of Madras
Sujith Kumar SukumaranManager, Video Editing