Arts & Culture
Aparna Sreevalsan
Media & Communications
Thiruvananthapuram
Summary
Looking for opportunities in the fields of Public Relations and Communications.
I am a story-driven media specialist offering 7+ years of experience in Journalism and Media Communications.
Adept at writing, developing articles, public relations, and communications with tenacious and unwavering dedication.
Meeting tight deadlines, work in teams, well-organised, efficient, and able to interact effectively with individuals of all levels.
Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs, and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations.
Desire a growth-oriented position in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Diversity & Inclusion Correspondent/ Researcher
Asian Media Group
London
01.2022 - Current
- Full-Time Diversity & Inclusion Correspondent/Researcher for the GG2 Diversity Hub
- Interviewing various diversity leads in the Corporate sector (UK based)
- Research on diversity credentials of more than 100 companies/institutions in the UK
Documentation/ Content creation for various purposes of the Company - Met deadlines to provide relevant information quickly to staff and general public.
- Delivered content to broad audience by simplifying complex information.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
- Utilized SEO principles to optimize content for search engine rankings.
Junior Consultant
State Institute of Educational Management And Training (SIEMAT) - Govt of Kerala General Ed. Dept
Thiruvananthapuram
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Created and managed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Maintained an overall safe work environment in schools with teacher training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into a database system.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Managed School Leadership Academy-Kerala YouTube Channel
- Established Communications of School Leadership Academy-Kerala Project
- Core team member in preparation of modules for Leadership initiative
- Documentation of various activities
- Preparation of official letters, press releases, and other documents
Intern
Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.
- PR based article writing for the Department's magazine.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Translation of Press releases (Malayalam to English & vice versa)
- Data collection for PR based articles
- Proof Reading
- Established Communication with the stakeholders
News Writer
UKMalayalee.com
London
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Conceptualised, pitched, assigned, and monitored stories from origination to publication.
- Reported to the editor-in-chief about news articles for print, daily staff happenings, and the creation of the company newsletter.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Translation of data from Malayalam to English.
Magazine Editor/Staff Writer
Brand Kerala English Business Magazine
Thiruvananthapuram
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts, and statistics.
- Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
- Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage the target audience.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Performed Interviews with Business Conglomerates
- Handling Food, Art, and Culture columns of the magazine.
Journalist/ Junior Sub-editor
Mangalam Publications
Thiruvananthapuram
11.2015 - 03.2018
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
- Wrote, edited, and produced stories for the Mangalam daily newspaper.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities.
- Wrote and published byline articles for the newspaper and magazine.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Cultivated strong relationships with sources and other contacts to support leads and story development.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
- Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers, and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism & Media Communications
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, England, United Kingdom 09.2019 - 10.2020
Master of Arts - Linguistics
University of Kerala Kariavattom Campus
Thiruvananthapuram, India 06.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
All Saints' College
Thiruvananthapuram, India 05.2010 - 04.2013
Skills
Excellent Communication
Certification
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; A Beginner's Guide
Accomplishments
Elected as Arts Club Secretary at the College Union Election - All Saints' College (2011-2012).
Won the Title 'Miss Beautiful Face' in the Fashion Contest conducted by All Saints' College.
Interests
Timeline
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; A Beginner's Guide
05-2023
Diversity & Inclusion Correspondent/ Researcher
Asian Media Group
01.2022 - Current
Introduction to Digital Journalism
08-2021
Junior Consultant
State Institute of Educational Management And Training (SIEMAT) - Govt of Kerala General Ed. Dept
01.2021 - 01.2022
Intern
Information & Public Relations Department, Government of Kerala
07.2020 - 08.2020
Public Relations Foundations
04-2020
News Writer
UKMalayalee.com
03.2020 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Journalism & Media Communications
University of Hertfordshire
09.2019 - 10.2020
Magazine Editor/Staff Writer
Brand Kerala English Business Magazine
03.2018 - 08.2019
Journalist/ Junior Sub-editor
Mangalam Publications
11.2015 - 03.2018
Master of Arts - Linguistics
University of Kerala Kariavattom Campus
06.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
All Saints' College
05.2010 - 04.2013
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