Akash Shah

Akash Shah has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Akash most recently worked at Tastemade as a Director of Media Operations for Streaming, where they managed backend media operations for Tastemade's 24-hour OTT Network on streaming platforms. Prior to this, they served as a Manager of Media Operations - Streaming at the same company, where they handled content upload and management, packaging shows for sales and advertising, managing ad time slots, and coordinating show schedules.

Before Tastemade, Akash worked as a Product Coordinator (Contract) at Telescope Inc., an Account Manager for Video Syndication & Partnerships (Consultant) at Adscend Media LLC, and as a Manager of Publisher Development at Inform, Inc. Akash also gained experience as a Freelance Video Editor at Bloomberg LP and as a Freelance Associate Video Producer at CBS Interactive.

Earlier in their career, Akash worked at CNN, where they held various roles such as Media Operations Coordinator, Media Coordinator, and Video Journalist. Akash was responsible for overseeing quality control and ingests for prime-time programming, supporting the Edit department as a freelance editor, ingesting and tagging video and photos, and working as a shooter and editor for material on CNN International shows.

Akash's career also includes a role as a Freelance Studio Director at News 12 New Jersey, where they supervised the studio and master control operations and ensured camera and audio levels were accurate before going on air.

Akash Shah obtained a Bachelor's degree in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician from Montclair State University, completing their studies between 2002 and 2007.