Nitish Kumar
Creative Strategist | Show runner | Content Director
- Role
- Creative Producer at Viacom18 Media Private Limited
- Location
- Ghaziabad, UP, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nitish Kumar
Creative Producer, Writer, and Director with 17+ years of experience leading original content across animation, live-action, and television. I specialize in building culturally grounded, globally appealing IPs from the ground up—balancing imaginative storytelling with production strategy and audience insight. Currently steering large-scale animated content for one of India’s top media networks, I oversee everything from story development and script supervision to cross-functional team management and delivery. My work consistently blends cinematic ambition with relatable themes, built for both mass broadcast and digital-first platforms. Trained in filmmaking and animation at globally recognized institutions, and mentored by acclaimed creators, I’ve developed a storytelling approach that fuses Indian narrative traditions with fresh, genre-bending formats. I’m also committed to nurturing creative talent and fostering collaboration in high-pressure production environments. Driven by originality, cultural relevance, and craft excellence, I aim to tell stories that not only entertain—but define the future of Indian content on the world stage.
Experience
Creative Producer
Viacom18 Media Private Limited
Apr 2022 — Present · IN
Creative Producer – Viacom18,Now Jio-Hotstar.Mumbai, India |[April/2022] – PresentAt Viacom18, I lead the creative development and production of original animated IPs and series, focusing on culturally rooted, high-concept content designed for broadcast and digital platforms. My role spans end-to-end show creation—from conceptualizing story worlds and supervising scripts to managing visual development, production pipelines, and final delivery.I collaborate closely with writers, directors, designers, and animation studios to ensure narrative consistency, creative innovation, and on-brand tone across every episode. Additionally, I liaise with internal stakeholders, network teams, and external partners to align content strategy with viewership goals and brand positioning.Beyond storytelling, I contribute to IP strategy, pitch development, and long-term content planning, helping shape Jio-Hotstar kids and family entertainment slate in a competitive and evolving media landscape.
Education
New York Film Academy
Deploma in direction and story creation
2016 — 2017
Jasson ryan animation
Animation master class
2012 — 2013
CRAFT FILM SCHOOL
Diploma in direction
2015 — 2016
MAAC
Bachelor's degree
2008 — 2009
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