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Shaminder Dulai
3212 48th Ave SW
Seattle, Washington United States
Phone: 4083061676
Email: shaminder.dulai@gmail.com
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3212 48th Ave SW
Seattle, Washington United States
Phone: 4083061676
Email: shaminder.dulai@gmail.com
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Photo Director, Creative Director, Producer, Filmmaker, Visual journalist
Resumes ID: 10932
Resumes Views: 3
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Zip Code: 98116
Posted: 07.30.2025
Updated:
Job Type:
Job Category: Wire Services, Television, Online | New Media, Magazines, Photo, Academia, Fellowships | Scholarship | Prizes, Film, Advertising, Radio,
LinkedIn Resume: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaminderdulai/
Objective
Emmy-nominated, award-winning journalist, executive producer and creative director with 15+ years leading visual storytelling across print, digital, broadcast, film and social platforms. Specializes in documentary, photojournalism and newsroom innovation, with a proven track record of transforming teams, scaling impact and championing ethical journalism. A player-coach known for building trust-based workflows, launching high-visibility visual products and mentoring multidisciplinary teams toward shared success.Education:
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03.15.2004 - 06.11.2007
San Jose State University
Photojournalism
Photojournalism
Work Experience:
05.03.2021 - 11.30.2022
Homepage/Breaking News Photo Editor
The New York Times |
•Curated photo/video/audio/visual content across homepage, live briefing products, newsletters, social media, mobile, iOS, breaking international and domestic news and special projects. •Drove coverage of News, Politics, Sports, Ukraine, COVID-19, Afghanistan, Olympics and breaking news. •Entrusted to manage overnight visuals desk, at times solo; manged breaking news assignments and coverage. •Part of team awarded World’s Best-Designed Digital News Experience (SND 2022)
The New York Times |
•Curated photo/video/audio/visual content across homepage, live briefing products, newsletters, social media, mobile, iOS, breaking international and domestic news and special projects. •Drove coverage of News, Politics, Sports, Ukraine, COVID-19, Afghanistan, Olympics and breaking news. •Entrusted to manage overnight visuals desk, at times solo; manged breaking news assignments and coverage. •Part of team awarded World’s Best-Designed Digital News Experience (SND 2022)
07.12.2022 - 07.03.2024
Senior Editor/Producer
Digital Photography Review (Amazon, Gear Patrol) |
•Led editorial AI strategy and ethics; evaluated generative tools including ChatGPT, DALL-E, MidJourney, Adobe Firefly and more through the lens of usability, ethics and content authenticity and provenance. •Boosted readership from 30M to 46M with new editorial production and series development, newsletters, social media native stories, events and interactive storytelling. •Drove $4.5M in revenue growth through brand storytelling and community engagement. •Authored comprehensive editorial playbook including ethics, house style, audience development and publishing standards.
Digital Photography Review (Amazon, Gear Patrol) |
•Led editorial AI strategy and ethics; evaluated generative tools including ChatGPT, DALL-E, MidJourney, Adobe Firefly and more through the lens of usability, ethics and content authenticity and provenance. •Boosted readership from 30M to 46M with new editorial production and series development, newsletters, social media native stories, events and interactive storytelling. •Drove $4.5M in revenue growth through brand storytelling and community engagement. •Authored comprehensive editorial playbook including ethics, house style, audience development and publishing standards.
06.01.2021 - 07.11.2022
Sr. Director of Communications and Marketing
YMCA of Greater Seattle |
•Directed content strategy and communications for the third-largest YMCA in the world. •Managed crisis communications, national media outreach and brand storytelling. •Led content and brand strategy; supported CEO and Board communications, including speech writing. •Built marketing campaigns, financial development pitch decks and media training for Senior leadership. •Art directed TV spots and print media advertisements, photo shoots and annual live awards gala. •Managed agency resources and team of writers, editors, photographers, video producers and freelancers to produce high-quality presentations centered on domestic and international issues relevant to local community. •Translated complex technical subject matter into engaging stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
YMCA of Greater Seattle |
•Directed content strategy and communications for the third-largest YMCA in the world. •Managed crisis communications, national media outreach and brand storytelling. •Led content and brand strategy; supported CEO and Board communications, including speech writing. •Built marketing campaigns, financial development pitch decks and media training for Senior leadership. •Art directed TV spots and print media advertisements, photo shoots and annual live awards gala. •Managed agency resources and team of writers, editors, photographers, video producers and freelancers to produce high-quality presentations centered on domestic and international issues relevant to local community. •Translated complex technical subject matter into engaging stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
07.31.2019 - 04.12.2021
Head of Visuals and Executive Producer
Cascade PBS |
•Led all audio and visual production for broadcast TV, web and social. Managed agency resources, photojournalists, video journalists, craft editors, designers and animators in production of daily assignments, TV series and documentaries, and long-form reporting. •Garnered 13 Emmy nominations; improved workflows, ethics, style guide, archival systems. •Transitioned team from unplanned and sporadic publishing (one video/four months) to consistent and reliable weekly cadence, spurring $1.35M incremental revenue opportunity through higher viewership and sponsorship.•Created newsroom safety protocols for COVID-19 and protest reporting. •Established situational awareness, INFOSEC and anti-dox training/mentoring for reporters. •Co-authored newsroom diversity leadership training program to invest in our early career staff. •Coached and scripted speakers to effectively present for TV, radio, in-person and online events.
Cascade PBS |
•Led all audio and visual production for broadcast TV, web and social. Managed agency resources, photojournalists, video journalists, craft editors, designers and animators in production of daily assignments, TV series and documentaries, and long-form reporting. •Garnered 13 Emmy nominations; improved workflows, ethics, style guide, archival systems. •Transitioned team from unplanned and sporadic publishing (one video/four months) to consistent and reliable weekly cadence, spurring $1.35M incremental revenue opportunity through higher viewership and sponsorship.•Created newsroom safety protocols for COVID-19 and protest reporting. •Established situational awareness, INFOSEC and anti-dox training/mentoring for reporters. •Co-authored newsroom diversity leadership training program to invest in our early career staff. •Coached and scripted speakers to effectively present for TV, radio, in-person and online events.
07.31.2017 - 04.30.2018
Managing Editor
NBC |
•Pioneered experimental storytelling formats across YouTube and social platforms. •Directed award-winning, globally minded photo/video journalists in story selection, edits, technical issues and ethics to produce deeply reported documentaries. Explored alternative story formats and technologies such as virtual reality, interactive video and social video to create experiential narratives for viewers to better understand the ‘why’ behind news stories and how they relate to their lives. •Established workflows, style guide, archival system, editorial standards and ethics while transitioning team from monthly deadlines to weekly deadlines, creating 3-4 long-form videos a week from the previous 1-2 per month. •Managed all social media and YouTube for four months while conducting recruitment for full-time hire. •Maintained a balanced budget, deadlines and managed shifts to team staffing and freelancers as needed.
NBC |
•Pioneered experimental storytelling formats across YouTube and social platforms. •Directed award-winning, globally minded photo/video journalists in story selection, edits, technical issues and ethics to produce deeply reported documentaries. Explored alternative story formats and technologies such as virtual reality, interactive video and social video to create experiential narratives for viewers to better understand the ‘why’ behind news stories and how they relate to their lives. •Established workflows, style guide, archival system, editorial standards and ethics while transitioning team from monthly deadlines to weekly deadlines, creating 3-4 long-form videos a week from the previous 1-2 per month. •Managed all social media and YouTube for four months while conducting recruitment for full-time hire. •Maintained a balanced budget, deadlines and managed shifts to team staffing and freelancers as needed.
10.01.2012 - 05.31.2017
Director of Photography and Visual Enterprise
Newsweek |
•Shepherded Newsweek’s re-entry into print and built photo/video department from the ground up: hired staff, built global network of freelancers; responsible for all visual reportage for print and digital. •Oversaw global visuals strategy, color, print production, digital production, QC; curated print and digital; co-created branded content and helped secure expansion deals for new editions in EMEA and Pakistan. •Art directed video and studio, founded Newsweek Films unit. •Negotiated agency contracts and standardized contracts and rate sheets for freelancers. •Newsroom expert on copyright, rights clearance and other legal issues. Co-hosted monthly salons with corporate lawyer on copyright and fair-use for visuals and reporting staff and editors. •Provided training for non-visual reporters; provided workflows and visuals training for international editions. •Worked in tandem with advertising team to create/pitch branded content in digital, print and event space. •Founded #NWPhotoLab; curated and co-founded Newsweek’s Instagram; relaunched Newsweek’s Tumblr and contributed to Newsweek with text articles stemming from reporting projects or photojournalism analysis. •Earned back-to-back wins for Best Use of Photography and third place for Photo Editor of the Year. 2015 NPPA, First place, Best Use of Photography 2016 NPPA, Second place, Best Use of Photography 2016 NPPA, Third place, Magazine Picture Editor of the Year
Newsweek |
•Shepherded Newsweek’s re-entry into print and built photo/video department from the ground up: hired staff, built global network of freelancers; responsible for all visual reportage for print and digital. •Oversaw global visuals strategy, color, print production, digital production, QC; curated print and digital; co-created branded content and helped secure expansion deals for new editions in EMEA and Pakistan. •Art directed video and studio, founded Newsweek Films unit. •Negotiated agency contracts and standardized contracts and rate sheets for freelancers. •Newsroom expert on copyright, rights clearance and other legal issues. Co-hosted monthly salons with corporate lawyer on copyright and fair-use for visuals and reporting staff and editors. •Provided training for non-visual reporters; provided workflows and visuals training for international editions. •Worked in tandem with advertising team to create/pitch branded content in digital, print and event space. •Founded #NWPhotoLab; curated and co-founded Newsweek’s Instagram; relaunched Newsweek’s Tumblr and contributed to Newsweek with text articles stemming from reporting projects or photojournalism analysis. •Earned back-to-back wins for Best Use of Photography and third place for Photo Editor of the Year. 2015 NPPA, First place, Best Use of Photography 2016 NPPA, Second place, Best Use of Photography 2016 NPPA, Third place, Magazine Picture Editor of the Year
06.01.2011 - 12.31.2011
Director of Visuals
MDRT |
•Produced multiple series of photo stories, video shorts, social video, YouTube series and a web series. •Generated $600K revenue through sponsored content, design studio and merchandise. •Lived out an AirStream while traveling across the country to collect editorial storytelling assets. •Series pilot was optioned by Travel Channel with Andrew Zimmern attached as producer, but ultimatly not ordered to series.
MDRT |
•Produced multiple series of photo stories, video shorts, social video, YouTube series and a web series. •Generated $600K revenue through sponsored content, design studio and merchandise. •Lived out an AirStream while traveling across the country to collect editorial storytelling assets. •Series pilot was optioned by Travel Channel with Andrew Zimmern attached as producer, but ultimatly not ordered to series.
Total Years Experience:
19 yearsOccupations:
Art Director, Audio Editor, Bureau Chief/Deputy Bureau Chief, Camera, Audio Sound, Chyron Operator, Communications Director/Head of Communications, Digital Content Producer/Editor, Director (Studio)/Director (Assistant), Editor -Assignment, Assistant Editor/Sub Editor, Editor-Senior Editor (AME, Executive, Managing), Media Director, Multimedia Specialist/Multimedia Digital Journalist, Photographer/Photo Editor, Producer-Assistant/Associate, Producer/Field, Producer-General/Executive, Professor/Instructor/Teacher, Project Manager, Social Media Content Editor, Social Media Manager, Video Journalist/Videographer, Video Tape Editor, Web Producer-
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