ADITI ANANTHANARAYANAN
Noida
Summary
Results-driven strategic communications professional with over 13 years of experience. Proven expertise in advisory and policy development, excelling in high-pressure environments while consistently meeting tight deadlines. Demonstrates strong commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. Aiming to leverage extensive experience to enhance organizational communication strategies. A political commentator with a rich experience in the Indian Television News industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Consultant
APCO WORLDWIDE
02.2023 - Current
- Strategic communications, advisory, advocacy communications, and public affairs.
- Skilled in providing expert and experience-driven advisory, crafting persuasive messaging, reputation building and management, shaping policy, and advocating for key issues.
- Enhance relationships with media, government entities, and community groups to support organizational goals.
- Crafting geopolitical and policy reports informed by in-depth insights and expertise.
Political Commentator and Anchor
Freelance
02.2022 - Current
- Offering political commentary during elections.
- Sharing insights and knowledge on India's policy and political system.
- Moderating sessions on key subjects ranging from national security, women's issues, to sustainability.
Political Editor
INDIA AHEAD
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Overseeing and driving the channel's political coverage.
- Managing exclusive news breaks, high-profile interviews, tracking the Prime Minister's Office, and other government ministries, and handling and managing the entire political team.
- News anchor of the channel's flagship prime time show, titled 'Inside Scoop with Aditi Ananthanarayanan'.
Special Correspondent
TIMES NOW
09.2014 - 06.2021
- Covering the Indian Government, National BJP, NDA allies and Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- News Anchor for the channel's Breakfast show and afternoon news bulletins
- Covered the working of the Indian Parliament
- Interviewing senior ministers, policymakers and senior political leaders on a regular basis
- Played an active role in planning and deciding programs for the channel during major political events
- Highlights
- Travelled to Paris to cover the Climate Summit 2015, one of the most crucial World Summits
- The world leaders were present in Paris to discuss various aspects of the Climate Agreement before the final Agreement could be signed
- Interviewed Nawaz Sharif, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan on the standoff between the two countries
- Travelled to the United States of America as the Indian Media Contingent to cover the Indian Prime Minister's visit to the country
- Had covered the Indian PM's high level held meeting with the former US President Barack Obama during this visit
- Had also covered the First ever address of the Indian PM to the Joint Session of the US Congress
Correspondent
Headlines Today (Now India Today)
02.2011 - 08.2014
- Responsible for political reportage, and tracking the Bhartiya Janta Party
- Covered at several state Assembly Elections and the 2014 General Elections
- Covered the working of the Indian Parliament
- Crime and Court reporter for the channel in the initial years
- Had worked in the capacity of a producer before moving on to Reporting
- The profile included producing packages, writing scripts, editing, and managing other production and postproduction tasks
- Have worked for World Cup 2011, IPL 2011 and Olympics 2012 as part of the Sports Desk
- Highlights
- Have covered prominent stories such as the Delhi Gangrape, IPL Spot fixing, Uttarakhand calamity, amongst others
- Have written for India Today online and Mail Today newspaper
Sales Coordinator
SAGE SOFTWARE
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Handled the national CRM
- Reporting and working parallel to the headquarters, keeping track of the sales, was one point source for all India customers
Education
Masters - Mass Communication, Journalism
Symbiosis International University
Pune01.2011
Bachelor of Commerce - Hons
University of Delhi
01.2008
Higher Secondary -
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
New Delhi01.2005
Skills
- Communication
- Political advisory
- Decision making skills
- Stakeholder management
- Team Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Consulting
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
- Passionate about travelling
- Major interest in dance and music
- Keen interest in adventure sports
Workonline
- Paris Visit, https://youtu.be/_5f41LN4VuE
- US Visit, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm3hAicnMxk&t=10s
- Others, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1lMKpDWPLQ&t=36s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY2hdEULHCU
Dancetraining
- Learnt Salsa from Salsa India Dance Company (SIDC)
- Learnt dance from the Shiamak Davar Institute of Performing Arts
- Learnt one semester of Kathak from Bhartiya Kala Kendra
Timeline
Senior Consultant
APCO WORLDWIDE
02.2023 - Current
Political Commentator and Anchor
Freelance
02.2022 - Current
Political Editor
INDIA AHEAD
07.2021 - 01.2023
Special Correspondent
TIMES NOW
09.2014 - 06.2021
Correspondent
Headlines Today (Now India Today)
02.2011 - 08.2014
Sales Coordinator
SAGE SOFTWARE
01.2008 - 12.2009
Masters - Mass Communication, Journalism
Symbiosis International University
Bachelor of Commerce - Hons
University of Delhi
Higher Secondary -
Chinmaya Vidyalaya
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