ISAAC YANKSON
Summary
Experienced broadcast and production professional with a strong background in leading television and live productions. Skilled in managing end-to-end production, from planning to on-air execution, while maintaining high technical and visual standards. Known for building efficient workflows, leading teams effectively, and delivering consistent, broadcast-ready content in high-pressure environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Production and Technical
eProductions
06.2023 - 03.2026
- Led production and technical delivery for live and broadcast-support projects, ensuring smooth execution in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
- Oversaw integration of audio-visual systems for live, recorded, and streaming productions, delivering stable, broadcast-ready output.
- Drove adoption of advanced production technologies and workflows, enabling team to handle more complex, broadcast-aligned productions.
- Implemented structured production systems (run sheets, rehearsals, signal checks), significantly reducing technical errors during live operations.
- Supervised multidisciplinary teams across camera, sound, lighting, and broadcast support, ensuring seamless coordination from setup to final output.
- Managed multiple productions simultaneously, balancing resources while maintaining consistent quality across projects.
- Led real-time troubleshooting during live productions, swiftly resolving issues to maintain program flow and enhance audience experience.
- Introduced equipment management and maintenance systems, enhancing reliability and minimizing downtime during productions.
Head of Production
ETV Ghana
02.2012 - 06.2023
- Led overall production delivery across multiple programmes, ensuring consistent, high-quality output across live and pre-recorded content.
- Managed daily production schedules and on-air execution, ensuring seamless programme delivery under pressure.
- Supervised both studio and field productions, maintaining consistency while adapting to different production demands.
- Introduced structured planning processes (rehearsals, run-throughs), enhancing live broadcast efficiency and minimizing delays.
- Worked closely with producers, presenters, and technical teams to deliver content that was both visually strong and audience-driven.
- Coordinated production and technical elements to meet broadcast standards across sound, visuals, and graphics.
- Handled real-time decision-making during live shows, ensuring minimal disruption to program flow and viewer experience.
Production Coordinator & Quality Control
ETV Ghana
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Coordinated day-to-day production across multiple programmes, aligning schedules, crew, and resources to ensure seamless execution.
- Reviewed and approved content before broadcast, upholding quality standards for audio, visuals, timing, and presentation.
- Managed production schedules and call times, reducing delays and supporting smooth broadcast timelines.
- Acted as the link between production, technical teams, and presenters, keeping communication clear and operations on track.
- Monitored live and recorded shows, identifying issues in real time and supporting quick resolution where needed.
- Ensured compliance with broadcast standards and internal guidelines, minimizing on-air errors and content risks.
- Identified workflow gaps and implemented improvements to enhance production efficiency.
Head Camera & Visual Editor
ETV Ghana
08.2009 - 03.2010
- Led camera and editing teams across studio and field productions, ensuring consistent, broadcast-quality visuals across all programmes.
- Directed camera operations during live and recorded shows, making real-time decisions on framing, movement, and shot transitions to maintain smooth on-air delivery.
- Collaborated with producers and directors to translate creative ideas into compelling visual storytelling that increased viewer engagement.
- Oversaw post-production workflows, delivering clean, well-paced edits that enhanced programme tone and met audience expectations.
- Established visual standards and consistency across programmes, creating a polished and recognizable on-screen identity for the station.
- Improved editing turnaround time and team efficiency without compromising quality, supporting tighter production timelines.
D.O.P & Visual Editor
Global Media Alliance
02.2005 - 07.2009
- Led the visual direction of productions, defining the look, lighting, and overall feel to match each project’s creative intent.
- Directed camera teams on set, ensuring strong framing, movement, and shot composition that translated well on screen.
- Managed lighting setups and camera configurations across different environments, ensuring consistency regardless of location or conditions.
- Collaborated with producers and directors to transform concepts into compelling visual narratives that resonate with audiences.
- Oversaw editing process, ensuring clean, well-paced visuals that preserved quality from shoot to final output.
- Upheld high visual standards across productions, resulting in polished and professional final products.
Camera Operator
Creative Storm
09.2004 - 10.2005
- Operated cameras for studio and field productions, capturing clear, steady, and well-framed visuals that enhanced overall production quality.
- Collaborated with directors and production teams to execute shot lists and adapt swiftly to changes during live or on-location shoots, ensuring seamless production flow.
- Modified shooting techniques for studio setups and outdoor conditions, consistently maintaining high visual quality.
- Paid close attention to framing, lighting, and movement, helping bring out the best visual outcome for each production
- Maintained and set up camera equipment, ensuring everything was ready before shoots and handled properly after use.
D.O.P & Visual Editor
Studio One
07.2003 - 09.2004
- Led visual direction of productions, defining project aesthetics through camera work, lighting, and composition.
- Directed camera teams on set, ensuring strong framing and smooth shot execution during both live and recorded shoots.
- Worked closely with producers and directors to translate ideas into clear, engaging visuals that connected with the audience.
- Edited post-production content, ensuring clarity and pacing aligned with project vision and audience engagement.
- Ensured visual quality consistency across projects, enhancing overall professionalism of final outputs.
Still Photographer & Film Developer
Modern Photo
11.2002 - 03.2003
- Captured high-quality still images for events, productions, and editorial use, paying close attention to composition, lighting, and timing.
- Utilized digital and film formats for shooting, processing, and developing, achieving desired look and tone for various projects.
- Managed the full photography workflow from shoot to final output, including selection, editing, and delivery.
- Collaborated with creative teams to create images that effectively conveyed brand narratives and enhanced visual storytelling.
- Maintained and managed photography equipment and materials, ensuring consistent performance and reliability during shoots.
Education
Advertising and Concert Development -
AisAD
Accra03-2015
Diploma - Motion Picture Photography
National Film & Television Institute
Accra08-2002
West African Secondary School Certificate Exams -
Aggrey Memorial Secondary School
Cape Coast09-1998
Skills
- Live Production & On-Air Control
- Broadcast Production Leadership
- Technical Production Management
- Production Systems & Workflow Optimization
- Strategic Production Planning
- Corporate Video Production
- Post-Production & Content Finishing
- Broadcast Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Multi-Project Production Coordination
- Team Leadership & Technical Crew Management
- Stakeholder & Client Production Delivery
- Visual Storytelling & Direction
Achievements
High-Level & International Productions
- Directed photography for Trace Meets Macron on Trace TV.
- Served as Camera Operator for the CNN African Journalist Awards (LIVE broadcast).
- Directed and handled camera work for Inside Africa: Cocoa in Ghana, aired on CNN
Government & Institutional Projects
- Directed and executed Ghana’s first-ever virtual sod-cutting production at the Ghana Infectious Disease Centre, delivering a seamless hybrid event that combined live broadcast and remote participation
- Directed full production for Women in Peace and Security in Africa at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre.
- Led production for the China Government 1000 Borehole Project documentary.
- Directed and contributed to multiple national documentaries, including:HIPC Benefits Documentary (Eastern & Volta Regions) – Government of Ghana
Green Ghana Campaign Documentary – Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
Sustainable Energy Transition Documentary – ETIP
Ghana National Household Registry – Ministry of Gender / UNDP
Get Ghana Reading – UNDP
COTVET Documentary
Corporate & Energy Sector Productions
- Directed and delivered full production for major corporate documentaries including: Fidelity Bank Ghana (CSR & corporate productions)
GCB Bank Ghana (The Journey So Far & GCB @ 70)
ENI (OKUAFO PA Project & FPSO productions)
Tullow Oil (Atta Mills FPSO, including offshore live production – 65km at sea)
Broadcast & Media Productions
- Directed, shot, and edited KWAKU-ONE-ON-ONE with Kwaku Sakyi-Addo.
- Camera and lighting operator for Gabby’s Airtime with Gabby Otchere-Darko on GTV.
- Contributed to Panorama on ETV Ghana, handling camera work and visual editing.
Tourism, Culture & National Events
- Directed nationwide documentary series on tourist sites for the Ghana Tourism Authority.
- Worked on Sight & Sound of Ghana for the Ministry of Tourism.
- Delivered camera and editing work for the Ministry of Youth & Sports documentary for CAN 2008.
- Covered multiple editions of the National Farmers’ Day Awards for the Ministry of Food and Agriculture Ghana.
Industry & Development Projects
- Camera work for documentary productions with Newmont Ghana.
- Delivered visual content across development and institutional programmes, combining storytelling with technical execution.
Language Skills
English, Twi, Fante
Timeline
Head of Production and Technical
eProductions
06.2023 - 03.2026
Head of Production
ETV Ghana
02.2012 - 06.2023
Production Coordinator & Quality Control
ETV Ghana
03.2010 - 01.2012
Head Camera & Visual Editor
ETV Ghana
08.2009 - 03.2010
D.O.P & Visual Editor
Global Media Alliance
02.2005 - 07.2009
Camera Operator
Creative Storm
09.2004 - 10.2005
D.O.P & Visual Editor
Studio One
07.2003 - 09.2004
Still Photographer & Film Developer
Modern Photo
11.2002 - 03.2003
Advertising and Concert Development -
AisAD
Diploma - Motion Picture Photography
National Film & Television Institute
West African Secondary School Certificate Exams -
Aggrey Memorial Secondary School