Rakesh Singh

Rakesh Singh has extensive experience in the sports media industry. Rakesh currently holds the position of Creative Director - Editorial at Viacom18 Sports since February 2023. Prior to this, Rakesh worked as a Supervising Producer at Oaktree Sports from December 2019 to February 2023. Before that, they were a Digital Producer at ESPN from November 2016 to December 2019, where they played a significant role in conceptualizing and creating digital programming for ESPNcricinfo. Rakesh also worked at Star TV Network as an Associate Executive Producer from February 2013 to November 2016, where they led a team of producers and worked on big-ticket projects like the Cricket World Cup. In addition, they worked as an Assistant Producer at ESPN STAR Sports from 2008 to 2013, gaining experience in television sports production and video editing. Rakesh started their career as a Senior Content Manager at ESPN DIGITAL MEDIA (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED from September 2006 to March 2008, where they were involved in creating sports content for Mobile ESPN and had the opportunity to work with top radio commentators for cricket events.

Rakesh Singh obtained a Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University from 2004 to 2007. Rakesh also attended Children College Azamgarh for their 10th grade education.