Zaac d'Almeida

Leading the APAC Partner Solutions team to drive product adoption and content production with creator and media partners across Meta platforms - Instagram, Facebook, Threads, WhatsApp, and Meta AI. Connecting Partners and Product to test and launch new features, while managing strategic planning, capacity, resourcing, and operational excellence.

Led the development and delivery of Meta's creator programs and influencer engagement campaigns across APAC. Collaborating with in-market teams shaping regional strategy, playbooks and framework to scale initiatives across the region. Partnered with internal cross functional teams along with external creative agencies to deliver high-impact campaigns that boosted creator engagement, product adoption, and sentiment.

Managed strategic partnerships across creators, sports, and entertainment partners driving adoption of Instagram’s priority products. Provided strategic consultation to partners on their social media strategy across Instagram and Facebook. Developed campaigns and events around key cultural moments and priority product launches including the ANZ launch of Reels. Working closely with influencer marketing agencies and management teams to drive product education at scale.

Oversaw branded content creative operations and commercial campaigns at BuzzFeed Australia. Working with internal sales and creative teams, to project manage and deliver creative requests and paid campaigns across BuzzFeed Australia and its additional channels Tasty (food), Bring Me (travel) and Nifty (DIY). Liaised with external agencies and clients to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. In addition, strengthened operational workflows and cross-team alignment.

Working across Disney, ESPN and Maker Studios, overseeing the execution of production, digital content and ad sales campaigns for Disney Channels, Studios, Digital and Consumer Products. Within the role managing creative operations and production teams, including in-house producers, designers, editors and engineers. Working with cross functional teams to also deliver operational, financial, legal and regulatory management requirements.

Managed Nickelodeon’s production output along with coordinating the company’s strategic planning and special project requirements. Oversaw tentpole events, campaigns and product launches including the Kids Choice Awards, SlimeFest, Camp Orange and the Nick app. In addition led creative operations of on-air promos, digital content, design and commercial integration teams. Coordinated planning, budget and resource allocation requirements.

Project Manager within the Commissioned Content and Development team, working across the factual slate of commissioned projects, managing content commissioned with external production companies. Working closely with stakeholders including Commissioning Editors, EPs, production companies and government funding agencies. Acted as liaison across internal departments and external producers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of SBS funded content.

In this project management role at the Seven Network, I oversaw the execution and delivery of long and short-form content to the network broadcast centre. Managing communication and relationships with producers and production companies facilitating network requirements across marketing, publicity, programming and on-air promos.

As Junior Producer I produced on-air content and off channel campaigns for the network. Working within the marketing department, my role included liaising with internal stakeholders, devising concepts, scripting, directing, editing and post-production.

Film and Television Production