Ganesh Konda

About Ganesh Konda

Operations and media professional with 9+ years of experience across sports media, OTT platforms, broadcast operations, and advertising agencies. I specialize in content planning, scheduling, and end-to-end media workflows, ensuring seamless delivery of live and on-demand content across linear TV and digital platforms. Currently working as a Content Planner at DAZN, I manage live sports and VOD scheduling across OTT platforms, coordinating closely with production, marketing, technical, and content partners to deliver high-value events aligned with global broadcast timelines. I’m experienced in handling real-time live event operations, resolving issues quickly while maintaining platform reliability, metadata accuracy, and QA standards.Previously, I’ve held key roles at ZEE Entertainment Enterprises and McCann World group, where I led broadcast operations, ingest workflows, DAM operations, and large-scale digitization and archival projects across multiple regional stations. I’ve managed cross-functional teams, improved operational efficiency, and delivered projects under tight deadlines while maintaining compliance with broadcast standards and SOPs.I bring a strong mix of operational leadership, stakeholder management, and process optimization, supported by hands-on experience with broadcast systems, OTT CMS workflows, Power BI, and data-driven reporting. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and clear communication.

Experience

1. Content Planner

   DAZN

   Jun 2023 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Planned and scheduled 200+ live and on-demand sports events monthly across OTT platforms, ensuring seamless delivery aligned with global broadcast timelines.* Developed and maintained detailed content calendars for live events, replays, highlights, and original programming to maximize viewer engagement.* Coordinated with content suppliers, production, marketing, and technical teams, achieving 100% on-time content availability across all platforms.* Managed end-to-end content workflows, including planning, ingestion, publishing, and post-event validation.* Optimized content distribution strategies across web, mobile, and connected devices to enhance reach and subscriber experience.* Ensured scheduling accuracy for high-profile live events, minimizing on-air errors and maintaining platform reliability at 99% uptime.* Monitored content performance and operational metrics, identifying gaps and implementing workflow improvements.* Acted as a key point of contact during live events, resolving real-time scheduling, content, and technical issues to maintain uninterrupted streaming.* Maintained brand consistency, metadata standards, and QA compliance, ensuring content adheres to DAZN guidelines across global markets.* Led continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining cross-functional coordination and aligning content strategy with organizational and audience engagement goals, contributing to overall platform growth.

Education

• HKDETs Polytechnic Humnabad

  Diploma

  2012 — 2015

• Balwant Reddy Industrail Training Institute

  CNC Technologies