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Vinal Raj

Director TV Operations at Fijian Broadcasting Corporation
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Vinal Raj, a seasoned media professional with 14 years of experience in television production, operations, and management, holds a Business Administration degree from the University of the South Pacific.
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Fiji, FJ
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  • Broadcast
  • Television
  • Television Production
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Vinal Raj is a seasoned media executive with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in the broadcast and television industries. As the head of operations for Fijian Broadcasting Corporation, he successfully developed relationships with international studios and program distributors, negotiated sports rights, and sourced content, leading to the launch of Fiji's only public service broadcast channel, FBC 2, and its only free-to-air sports channel, FBC Sports. With extensive experience in television production, Raj oversaw the production of various TV programs, news, and outside broadcasts, and established an in-house commercial production department, Studio 69, which manages a team of over 50 staff members. His leadership and vision have been instrumental in shaping the media landscape in Fiji. Raj holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from The University of the South Pacific, and is proficient in a range of media production skills, including broadcast television, video production, and digital media.

Experience

  • Fijian Broadcasting Corporation
    • Suva Fiji
    • Director TV Operations
      • Dec 2009 - Present
      • Suva Fiji

      As the head of operations for FBC TV, FBC 2, and FBC Sports, I am responsible for developing relationships with international studios and program distributors, negotiating sports rights, and sourcing content. My role includes overseeing the production of various TV programs, news, and outside broadcasts while developing new concepts for local programs.Under my leadership, I established Studio 69, an in-house commercial production department, and manage a team of more then 50 staff members on a daily basis, including presentation directors, graphics artists, animators, camera operators/editors, producers, and production assistants.My contributions also included the establishment of FBC TV, including sourcing broadcast equipment, installation, and configuration. In November 2017, launched Fiji's only public service broadcast channel, FBC 2, and in April 2018, launched Fiji's only free-to-air sports channel, FBC Sports.

  • MaiTV Fiji
    • Supervisor Operations
      • Apr 2008 - Nov 2009

      Supervise operations of Mai TV from local program production, outside broadcast, playout and transmission.Digitzing and preparing materials for playout.Purchase and installation of television broadcast equipment.Installed and configured automation system for TV station in Samoa. Trained staff.

  • Fiji Television Limited
    • Fiji
    • Cameraman/Editor
      • Aug 2001 - Apr 2007
      • Fiji

      Responsible for overall production for local programs, and outside broadcasts of sports and special events.Shoot and edit programs for broadcast on Fiji One (channel)Commercial productionNews production (camera and editing)Graphics

Education

  • 2023 -
    The University of the South Pacific
    Business Administration and Management, General

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