Devansh Awasthi
New Delhi
Summary
Communication and language specialist with nine years of experience across Public Relations, Journalism, Translation, Localization, and Linguistics. Proficient in English ↔ Hindi translation/localization of technical, legal, financial, health, and government content. Skilled in media strategy, press releases, speeches, event management, and social media content creation. Adept at handling high-level communication, policy implementation, and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Translation Officer at
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
07.2023 - Current
- Translate IEC documents, cabinet notes, annual reports, recruitment rules, notifications, and parliamentary questions (English ↔ Hindi).
- Implement Official Language Policy across subordinate offices nationwide; prepare compliance reports and conduct inspections.
- Represent the Ministry in Parliamentary Inspections of its sub-ordinate offices.
- Draft speeches, press releases, and official communication for the Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
Public Relations Assistant at
UP Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
06.2018 - 07.2023
- Developed and executed media strategies to strengthen brand image and reputation.
- Drafted press releases, newsletters, briefing notes, and content packages.
- Pitched creative stories to media outlets, securing editorial placements.
- Organized public events (exhibitions, tours, panel discussions, and joy rides) at metro stations.
- Translated annual reports and drafted official correspondence.
- Awarded Best Employee for exceptional contributions to media & PR efforts.
Freelance News Story Writer at
Your Story Media Pvt. Ltd.
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Translated and wrote feature/news stories, including byline startup features.
- Organized events for emerging startups, enhancing visibility and engagement.
Senior Copy Editor at
Navbharat Times Online, Times Internet Ltd.
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Edited and translated news stories, blogs, and agency inputs.
- Covered Finance, Entertainment, and Automobile beats.
- Authored feature articles for special occasions.
- Managed and curated official social media platforms.
Education
M.A. - Mass Communication
Kurukshetra Central University
09.2019
P.G. Diploma - Hindi Journalism
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
New Delhi05.2015
B.A. - Mass Communication
Makhanlal National University of Journalism & Communication
Bhopal05.2014
Skills
- Translation (English to Hindi & vice-versa)
- Localisation
- CAT Tools viz Trados Studio, MemoQ, Lokalise
- AI/LLM tools
- Canva
- MS Office
- Content Writing
- Copywriting
- Speech Writing
- Campaign Creation
- PR Strategy
- Social Media Management
- Event Management
- Press Release Drafting
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
- Best Employee Award – UP Metro Rail Corporation.
- Speaker – Indian Student Parliament, Pune (2014).
- Winner – National Debate Competition, Aligarh Muslim University.
- Winner – UGC Debate Competition.
Timeline
Junior Translation Officer at
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
07.2023 - Current
Public Relations Assistant at
UP Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
06.2018 - 07.2023
Freelance News Story Writer at
Your Story Media Pvt. Ltd.
09.2017 - 06.2018
Senior Copy Editor at
Navbharat Times Online, Times Internet Ltd.
01.2016 - 04.2017
M.A. - Mass Communication
Kurukshetra Central University
P.G. Diploma - Hindi Journalism
Indian Institute of Mass Communication
B.A. - Mass Communication
Makhanlal National University of Journalism & Communication
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