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Aditya Sharma

New Delhi

Summary

Experienced Communications professional with 4+ years of experience handling social media and PR messaging for private and government clients. I am a graduate visa holder in the United Kingdom and pride myself on the ability to tirelessly work under tight deadlines and dynamic workflows.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Director of Communications

DBound Media & Marketing
Gurugram
04.2025 - 08.2025
  • Managed internal coordination among creative, client servicing, and media teams to enhance collaboration.
  • Led campaign ideation and execution, ensuring timely delivery for diverse clients.
  • Analyzed internal statistics to optimize posting frequency and align platforms with algorithms.
  • Oversaw brand consistency and strategic messaging across all digital platforms.

Media Coordinator

Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Providing media support on match-days including player photography and live social media ticker on X (formerly twitter)
  • Reporting directly to the head of media communications and providing support during press conferences including transcription and editing.
  • Skills: Sports photography, Digital live commentary, Editing, Logistical support.

Matchday Reporter

LSJ News
Lincoln
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Covered League One and Non League games for LSJ news and LSJ Sports.
  • Drafted Match Reports, Press Releases and Organised press conferences.
  • On-Field reporting including capturing match-day media for pre and post-game production.
  • Skills: Press Release Drafting, Logistical management, Live Streaming and Live commentary, Match Reporting.

Manager, PR

Aakhya India
New Delhi
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Handled media and social media communication for multiple government and private clients including Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Sports and Youth Development and Dream11.
  • Led a team for the Ministry of Ayush (Natural Medicine) PR and social media account involving the delivery of social media campaigns about immunity during the COVID crisis and various other media messaging.
  • Skills: Client communication, On-ground logistics, Live streaming expertise, Project and campaign management and reporting.

Marketing Associate

Fantasy Akhada
New Delhi
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Company Overview: Fantasy Gaming Startup
  • Managed social and traditional media platforms for the startup including running and managing digital marketing campaigns.
  • Part of the team that managed the competitions and prize pools in-app for fairness and profitability.
  • Part of the team that finalised the deal for co-investor and brand ambassador Harsha Bhogle.
  • Fantasy Gaming Startup
  • Skills: Digital marketing, Social media marketing, SEO friendly content creation, Wordpress.

Founder and Reporter

Your Gully
New Delhi
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Founded a local sports flyer that covered football and cricket events in the local area, including intra-school events to boost attendance and awareness.
  • Expanded to a team of 5 that managed end-to-end operations from reporting to doorstep delivery.
  • Skills: Entrepreneurship, Local event coverage, Marketing and promotion, Logistical awareness.

Education

M.A. - Sports Journalism

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
09.2023

M.A. - Sociology

Ambedkar University Delhi
New Delhi, India
06.2020

B.A. - Political Science

Kirori Mal College, Delhi University
New Delhi, India
07.2018

Skills

  • Shorthand
  • Transcription
  • Live Sport Reporting
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Social Media/Content Management and Monitoring
  • Wordpress
  • Client Communication Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Writing for Magazines, The Ohio State University, USA
  • Broadcast Journalism, La Trobe University, Australia

Professional References

  • Nicholas Rushby, Sales/Ops Manager, Currys
  • Brajesh Kumar, Senior Director of Communications, Aakhya

Body Of Work

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g9ojyro8gqdma7m/A ACY AXj0Y qQhmQjUS3iHfLEta?dl=0

Timeline

Associate Director of Communications

DBound Media & Marketing
04.2025 - 08.2025

Media Coordinator

Nottingham Forest F.C.
05.2023 - 02.2024

Matchday Reporter

LSJ News
09.2022 - 09.2023

Manager, PR

Aakhya India
04.2021 - 08.2022

Marketing Associate

Fantasy Akhada
08.2020 - 02.2021

Founder and Reporter

Your Gully
05.2017 - 05.2019

M.A. - Sports Journalism

University of Lincoln

M.A. - Sociology

Ambedkar University Delhi

B.A. - Political Science

Kirori Mal College, Delhi University
Aditya Sharma