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Bhumika Rai

Bhumika Rai

Noida,UP

Summary

Multimedia Journalist with a proven track record at BBC News Hindi, adept in content development and SEO, enhanced by a keen analytical mindset. Spearheaded social media strategies, boosting engagement significantly. Skilled in Canva & Photoshop, with a flair for translating complex information into engaging content. Notably interviewed high-profile personalities, underscoring exceptional research and critical thinking abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Multimedia Journalist

BBC News
06.2017 - Current

Input Responsibility

  • Optimized content with key search terms to drive traffic and online visibility.
  • Simplified technical documentation to enhance readability and audience comprehension.
  • Translated documents from English to Hindi.
  • Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
  • Utilized feedback from clients and colleagues to improve content quality.

Video Production

  • Developed original content using social listening and independent sources.
  • Managed and coordinated post-production video editing, motion graphics design, compositing and quality assurance reviewing.
  • Developed promotional materials, posters and videos.
  • Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.

Social Media

  • Maintained company's social media presence by posting messages, answering posts, and monitoring responses.
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals.

Highlights:

  • Interviewed former President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf, Foreign Minister of Nepal, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali, BJP MP Gautam Gambhir, and other significant personalities.
  • Covered General Election 2019 and West Bengal Assembly Election 2021.
  • Produced video series around gender stereotypes named ‘Hum Tum'.

Senior Sub-Editor

Navbharat Times
03.2016 - 05.2017
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.

Senior Sub-Editor (Web)

Aaj Tak
06.2015 - 02.2016
  • Managed & wrote content on women and relationships, worked on the most successful Microsite (Stree) at Aaj Tak Digital that gets 25% of the total traffic of Aaj Tak in a month.
  • Oversaw story pitches, assignments, final revisions and layouts.
  • Translated and reviewed foreign language documents and identified and extracted information.

Social Media Manager

Doordarshan
03.2014 - 06.2015
  • Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media.
  • Drove cross-functional collaboration with focus on quality service delivery.

Sub Editor (Web)

Amar Ujala
05.2013 - 03.2014
  • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
  • Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.

Junior Sub-Editor

Dainik Jagran
01.2012 - 04.2013
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
  • Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.

Education

Master of Arts - Journalism & Mass Communications

Guru Jambheshwar University
New Delhi
2012

Bachelor of Arts - English Hons.

University of Delhi
New Delhi
2010

Skills

Core Competencies:

  • Customer-centric content development
  • Content Management
  • Translation
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Hindi language specialist

IT Skills:

  • Photoshop
  • Sound Mixing

Certifications:

  • Foundation course of UX Research
  • Lego- L10 training

Languages

Hindi
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Bhojpuri
Proficient
C2
Bengali
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Multimedia Journalist

BBC News
06.2017 - Current

Senior Sub-Editor

Navbharat Times
03.2016 - 05.2017

Senior Sub-Editor (Web)

Aaj Tak
06.2015 - 02.2016

Social Media Manager

Doordarshan
03.2014 - 06.2015

Sub Editor (Web)

Amar Ujala
05.2013 - 03.2014

Junior Sub-Editor

Dainik Jagran
01.2012 - 04.2013

Master of Arts - Journalism & Mass Communications

Guru Jambheshwar University

Bachelor of Arts - English Hons.

University of Delhi
Bhumika Rai