AJAY JOSEPH ABRAHAM
Margao
Summary
Detail-focused pages editor recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in copy editing, layout design and headline creation, ensuring content is both engaging and accurate. Excels in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, bringing projects to fruition with precision and creativity.
Overview
4
4
Languages
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Pages Editor
Gulf News
Dubai
05.2007 - 12.2025
- Oversaw front page and UAE and international news sections to ensure timely and relevant content.
- Edited articles for clarity, consistency, and compliance with editorial guidelines.
- Worked with writers to improve content clarity and coherence, resulting in enhanced reader engagement.
- Managed page layouts using design software for visual appeal and functionality.
- Collaborated with photographers and graphic designers to select impactful images that complemented editorial content.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions aimed at generating fresh content ideas.
- Collaborated with editor-in-chief to determine journal content and topics of special issues.
Senior Copyeditor
The Emirates Evening Post
Dubai
04.2006 - 05.2007
- Co-led three-member desk to improve local news coverage, story packaging, and page layouts.
- Authored concise, impactful headlines and captions under daily deadlines.
- Rewrote raw copy to improve clarity and flow of news content, ensuring reader engagement.
Subeditor
The Indian Express
Mumbai
05.2005 - 01.2006
- Oversaw national, international, and local news desks, including Newsline operations, ensuring timely news delivery.
- Summarized complex news wire stories into concise items for print publication, improving clarity and accessibility.
- Created special layout pages and packaged key stories to enhance print presentation and reader engagement.
Subeditor
The Navhind Times
Goa
04.2002 - 04.2005
- Directed organization and publication of diverse pages, aligning content with strategic communication goals to enhance audience engagement.
- Conducted interviews with senior corporate executives, including GM of Park Hyatt Goa and MD of Automobile Corporation of Goa Ltd., to gather insights for impactful articles.
- Researched and wrote special feature articles on prominent citizens and local leaders, highlighting their contributions to the community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Goa University
Goa, India01-2005
Skills
- Newsroom management
- Editorial collaboration
- Copy editing
- Headline writing
- Story packaging
- Content development
- Visual storytelling
- Adobe software proficiency
- Digital publishing tools
- Feature writing
- Deadline management
Languages
- English, Certified Fluent
- Konkani, Fluent
- Hindi, Fluent
- French, Basic
- Portuguese, Basic
Core Skills
Copy Editing, Page Editing, Newsroom Management, Headline & Caption Writing, Story Packaging, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, MS Office
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner
A1
Portuguese
Elementary (A2)
A2
Affiliations
- Passion for farming
Timeline
Pages Editor
Gulf News
05.2007 - 12.2025
Senior Copyeditor
The Emirates Evening Post
04.2006 - 05.2007
Subeditor
The Indian Express
05.2005 - 01.2006
Subeditor
The Navhind Times
04.2002 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Goa University