UTTARAYAN DEB

Siliguri, India | uttarayan@uttarayandeb.com | 79080 49945 | www.uttarayandeb.com

SUMMARY

Dynamic Media Professional with 30+ years in Media & Entertainment. Expertise in Content Writing, Media Consultancy and Training. Proven leader in TV and Radio programming, Content Creation, and Project Management. Mentor and Producer of award-winning media content.

“I had the privilege of studying under Uttarayan Sir, one of the finest mentors I’ve encountered. His inspiring teaching methods and professionalism, along with his philosophy of being a good human before being a good artist, make him truly unique.”- Shivani Jadaun, Content Creator | Video Editor | Social Media Manager

SKILLS

@ Media & Entertainment: TV & Radio Programming, Show Ideation, Content Creation, Media Consultancy, YouTube

@ Academic: Curriculum Development, Student Counselling, Skill Development, Project Coordination

@ AI Proficient: Certified AI User, AI Course Instructor

@ Leadership: Team Management, Strategy Development, Event Planning

@ Creative: Story & Script Writing, Film/TV Direction, Editing, Camerawork, Music Videos and Drama

EXPERIENCE

MEDHAVI SKILLS UNIVERSITY                                                                               SINGTAM, SIKKIM
Assistant Professor, Media & Entertainment / Guest Faculty                             March 2024 – August 2025

·         Developed the 3-year industry-integrated Media syllabus with real-world projects.

·         Increased student engagement by 40% and completion rates.

INSPIRIA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION                                                           SILIGURI, WEST BENGAL
Visiting Faculty of Media Science                                                                      January 2022 – Feb 2024

·         Created a 3-year industry-integrated Media Science curriculum.

·         Boosted enrollment by 40% and completion rates by 15%.

INURTURE EDUCATION SOLUTION PVT LTD                                            BANGALORE, KARNATAKA
Mentor-Assistant Professor of Film Making & Media Science                               March 2016 – June 2019

·         Taught Film and Media at 3 universities: KLU, ADTU, and JLU.

·         Covered 3 subjects: filmmaking, media theory, and production techniques.

RELIANCE 92.7 BIG FM                                                                              KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
Programming Head                                                                            September 2011 – December 2012

·         Directed Radio programming strategy for 5+ live and recorded shows with content quality.

·         Scrutinized audience engagement, guiding a team of 15 to deliver impactful broadcasts.

AAKAASH BANGLA (SATELLITE TV CHANNEL)                                         KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
Programming Head                                                                                            April 2010 – March 2011

·         Produced Television programming content and strategy for 15+ shows.

·         Oversee 12 shows/year, schedule team of 12, analyze 15K viewers/month, 8.5/10 feedback.

ZEE TV (BANGLA)                                                                                      KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
Senior Manager Programming                                                                        January 2010 – March 2011

·          Improved programming and content creation, overseeing 12 projects/year.

·          Directed team of 10 to ensure cohesive, innovative outputs.

I outperformed as a Freelance Director, Cameraman, Editor, Writer, and Creative & Programming Head at 2 companies: RCTV PVT LTD and CCN BINODAN (1995 – 2009), where I led and advised 10+ TV and video projects with creative vision and technical expertise.

EDUCATION

MA – DRAMA (DIRECTION)                                                                         KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL

Rabindra Bharati University

BA – HONOURS (DRAMA)                                                                           KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL

Rabindra Bharati University

CERTIFICATIONS

·         4 years Diploma in Television Program Production from WINGARD, Kolkata with specialization in the areas like: Direction, Camera, Editing, Sound Recording and Script Writing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

●        Several International Film Awards for Direction and Cinematography.

●         Sangeet Prabhakar degree in Music (Percussion).

●         Several Publications of Short Stories and Articles.

●        Drama Writer and Director of All India Radio.

●        Conducting 2 YouTube channels- ‘Goponiyotar Gappo’ (running) and ‘Sobjanta’ (forthcoming).