Anand Jayaram
Chennai
Summary
I look forward to an opportunity to work in a professional media organization where I can further learn about the industry and hope my skill set can further enhance the organization or be enhanced.
My strengths are that I'm a meticulous proofreader and I am skilled at proofreading proficiency and grammatical accuracy.
I have a comprehensive understanding of writing processes and acutely aware of proactive editing techniques.
I also generate ideas by keeping up with the latest trends, and see how that particular idea ties in with the social media goals and make it engaging to the audience.
My only two flaws that I'm working to improve on is that it takes a little motivation to get me started and easily get influenced by the situations around me because I get too invested from the get go.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Technical Writer
S4 Carlisle Publishing
Chennai
09.2018 - Current
- Performed proofreading for peer-reviewed journals
- Created concise and visually engaging Powerpoint presentations from written materials
- Provided feedback on written pieces submitted by authors.
- Researched industry-specific terminology to ensure accuracy of copy.
- Identified areas where additional information was required or existing material could be streamlined.
- Ensured that all copy adheres to company style guidelines.
- Performed fact-checking on data included in publications.
- Checked text for consistency in style, tone and content throughout the document.
- Suggested alternative words or phrases when necessary to clarify meaning or maintain consistency in tone.
Content Manager/ Social Media Marketer
Dariyal Games
Chennai
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Created social media posts on video game industry and how it relates to the company
- Conducted keyword research to optimize SEO performance across all channels.
- Created, edited and published engaging content for multiple platforms including website, social media, email campaigns and blogs.
- Created newsletters and crowdfunding campaigns for a client and technical documents published within Dariyal Games.
- Streamlined website content and proof read documents within the company for better readability.
Sub Editor
Indian Express
Delhi
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Culled news from the chaff from wire copies surrounding Technology
- Filed several Science and Technology copies.
Sub Editor
India Today
Delhi
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Conducted research and fact-checked information for accuracy prior to publication.
- Organized various types of media such as images, videos and audio files for story inclusion.
- Edited copy written by other journalists to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Monitored local, national and international events for potential story ideas.
- Researched and wrote stories on a variety of topics such as Entertainment, Pop Culture and Technology.
Content Writer
Mobius Content Services
Chennai
01.2010 - 05.2010
Wrote content for various websites surrounding clothing apparel.
- Proofread articles before publication ensuring accurate facts were included where necessary.
- Edited existing copy for clarity, accuracy and grammar and style compliance.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (New Media) -
Asian College of Journalism
01.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism -
Madras Christian College
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Game Design -
Image College of Arts Animation and Technology (Affliated to Pryfigo Cymru/University of Wales)
01.2010
High School Diploma -
The School KFI
Chennai04-2007
Middle School (Class 10) -
The Ramakrishna Mission School (Ananya,MDA)
Chennai05-2005
Skills
- Digital storytelling
- Content writing
- Social media marketing
- Online Editing
- Copy Proofreading
- Sub Editor
- Visual storytelling
- Social media news gathering and verification
- Mobile reporting/editing/publishing
- Immersive storytelling
- Interactive web documentary
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Content Curation
- Research capabilities
- Clerical Oversight
- Error Correction
- Strong attention to detail
Other Works
- Madras Christian College Alumnus, 06/2011, 04/2014, Created and Published a magazine on Art, Culture and Lifestyle.
- Asian College of Journalism Student, 06/2014, 05/2015, Live Tweeted for Jairam Ramesh’s talk on “Issue of Climate change” and interviewed two Wildlife Biologists Katya Saini and Rucha Karkarey.
- Organised a talk with Gulika Reddy on the Schools of Equality at the ACJ and held a subsequent interview on the same.
- Published a Travel Journal for Bali for the Chennai Chronicle; a subsidiary of the Deccan Chronicle.
- Started of my own brand and Blog Geekamental where I play the role of a reporter, Editor and Social Media Marketer.
Portfolio
- An insight into 'Around the World in 80 Music Videos
https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/music/story/an-insight-into-around-the-world-in-80-music-videos-275032-2015-11-30
- Skype Translator coming as app, Microsoft wants you to speak in 4 Languages, https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/with-skype-translator-microsoft-wants-you-to-speak-in-4-languages-256475-2015-06-09
- Coming soon: 8 games that will set your pulse racing, https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/coming-soon-8-games-that-will-set-your-pulse-racing-288338-2015-08-14
- Tales From The Borderland (series) review: Great dialogues make this game worth the price, https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/reviews/story/tales-of-borderland-series-review-great-dialogues-make-this-game-worth-the-price-271718-2015-11-06
Online Presence
X: @Stormrider117,
Instagram: anand.jayaram
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/11/1989
References
- Nandagopal Rajan, New Media Editor-in-chief at Indian Express, +91 9891070050
- Vikram Kilpady, Executive Editor at NewsX, +91 9999915350
- Sahil Mohan Gupta, Founder/ Editor-in-chief at Warpcore, +91 9810392311
- Anuj Bhatia, Reporter at Indian Express, +91 9953219373
- Kajal Jaiswal, Image Executive, Perfect Relations, Chennai, +91 9962282580, kajaljaiswal.kj@gmail.com
- Devdas Rajaram, New Media Faculty, Asian College of Journalism, 09566273708, devadas.rajaram@gmail.com
- Sudharsan Srinivasan, Owner/ Game Developer of Dariyal Games, 9940774505, sudharsan@dariyalgames.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Video Games
- Movies-TV Show-anime-cartoon buff
- Tinkering with technology
- Writing Poetry
- Discovering Indie Music to listen to
Languages
Proficient, Fair understanding (Spoken and Written), Fair understanding (Spoken and Written)
Language Skills
English
First Language
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
- Esports from HeroVired.
Timeline
Junior Technical Writer
S4 Carlisle Publishing
09.2018 - Current
Content Manager/ Social Media Marketer
Dariyal Games
12.2017 - 08.2018
Sub Editor
Indian Express
12.2016 - 06.2017
Sub Editor
India Today
06.2015 - 12.2016
Content Writer
Mobius Content Services
01.2010 - 05.2010
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (New Media) -
Asian College of Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism -
Madras Christian College
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Game Design -
Image College of Arts Animation and Technology (Affliated to Pryfigo Cymru/University of Wales)
High School Diploma -
The School KFI
Middle School (Class 10) -
The Ramakrishna Mission School (Ananya,MDA)
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