RISHI RAJAGOPALAN

RIH-shee RAH-jah-go-PAH-lin. You got this.

PRODUCTION

Writing + Development

Creative development, visual identity, writing, producing and directing across scripted/unscripted shows and digital formats.

TEFI TALKS

Writer, Senior Producer

I launched this comedy talk show at Vox Media with TIME100 creator Tefi Pessoa, and produce every episode – leading creative from initial concepts through the writer’s room, the studio, and the edit bay.

A Pop Culture State of the Union

Drake & Rihanna’s 15-Year Love Affair

Game Theory

Associate Producer

I produced all digital & social content for HBO’s late night show hosted by Emmy award winning sports commentator Bomani Jones.

Official Trailer: Game Theory with Bomani Jones

Digital Exclusive: Would Black Ownership Fix The NFL?

Confessions of an Elite Athlete

Senior Producer

I developed and launched this interview show with USWNT athlete Midge Purce – leading all creative from set design to social rollout.

Official Trailer: Confessions of an Elite Athlete with Midge Purce

Interview: Sue Bird

front office sports today

Producer, Editor

I developed, launched, produced, and edited Front Office Sports Today, a flagship daily talk show about the business of sports.

Sizzle: FOS Today at Super Bowl LIX

Full Episode: Tony Reali Gets Candid As ‘Around the Horn’ Sunsets

DIRECTING

A selection of projects I’ve directed across short films, music videos, web series, & promotional content.

“Temptation” – Writer, Director, Producer

“Pink Laga De” – Director, Editor

“Confessions of an Elite Athlete” – Writer, Director, Editor

“Free” – Director

Branded + SOCIAL

Story-driven branded and social strategy built to extend shows and create new conversations via social exclusives, branded editorial segments, scripted ad reads, and live events. Webby Award honoree and featured on Adobe.com for guiding social media strategy.