JOEL MATHEW
Bengaluru
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic journalism intern at City Hilights, adept in entertainment journalism and video editing. Proven ability to conduct insightful interviews and produce compelling content. Strong organizational skills and critical thinking enabled successful collaboration with editors, enhancing story quality and meeting tight deadlines. Committed to delivering engaging narratives that resonate with audiences.
Work History
Journalism Intern
City Hilights
Bengaluru
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with editors to proofread and edit written content for clarity.
- Attended editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and project timelines.
- Conducted interviews with sources to gather quotes and insights for stories.
- Maintained organized records of research materials and interview notes.
- Attended press conferences and wrote summaries of the events.
- Proofread articles prior to submission to ensure quality standards were met.
- Evaluated potential sources for reliability before citing them in stories.
- Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
- Discussed issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.
- Received assignments or evaluated leads or tips to develop story ideas.
- Revised work to meet editorial approval or fit time or space requirements.
- Assisted in researching and gathering information for news articles and features.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Communication, English and Psychology
Christ University
05-2025
12th PUC - History, Economics, Political Science, Psychology
Christ Junior College
04-2022
Skills
- Entertainment journalism
- Video editing proficiency
- Creative writing
- Video editing: Da Vinci
- Photoshop basics
- Scribus, Figma, Canva
- Copy editing
- News writing
- Research methodologies
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Content editing
- Organizing skills
- Time management
- Field reporting
Certification
- Model Aviation & Robotics, Hobby Master
- English Speech & Drama Programme, Helen O’Grady International
- Life Skills Training, Zeal Institute for Training & Counselling
Extracurricular Activities
Field Reporting (assignment), Handled Logistics for 3 major Department events (teamwork – Catharsis, Media Meet, Pratibimb), Assisted in Play Production (including Ideation, Scripting, Backstage), Won Best Speech Award, Won essay competitions, Won calligraphy competitions, Won in Mime Competition, Won English Olympiad - Silver, Was a Star Student
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Hindi, Proficient
- Malayalam, Mother Tongue
Affiliations
- Calligraphy
Timeline
Journalism Intern
City Hilights
05.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Communication, English and Psychology
Christ University
12th PUC - History, Economics, Political Science, Psychology
Christ Junior College
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