LAHAREE CHATTERJEE
Summary
With10+ years of experience in communications and business journalism, I have developed strong storytelling skills through my work with global companies and media houses. I have consistently produced impactful news articles and created compelling corporate content throughout my career. My expertise in storytelling and content development positions me to excel in the field of corporate communications.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
ABB
05.2020 - Current
- Worked with ABB Process Automation's Global Marketing and Communications team
- Supported global campaigns like 'Making A World Of Difference' from budgeting, content development and social media
- Supported content development for 5 business divisions under PA from ideation, execution to distribution
- Managed social media content and calendar for PA via Hootsuite
- Published social media posts for PA leadership, campaigns, success stories, and events
- Composed internal and external articles, blogs, video scripts, thought leadership pieces, and press releases
- Managed external agencies and internal stakeholders
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Capgemini
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked with Capgemini's Marketing and Communication Services (MACS) team
- Managed internal and external communications
- Developed, managed, and implemented communications plans for Capgemini's two business divisions-North America Business Unit, India, and Digital Engineering and Manufacturing Services
- Managed both divisions' web pages via CMS
- Managed Internal stakeholders
- Supported writing internal and external articles, thought leadership, white-papers, articles, e-mailers, press releases and blogs
BUSINESS JOURNALIST
Reuters News
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Technology Correspondent: 07/2016-06/2018
- Wrote about the world's top tech companies including Alphabet, Netflix, Microsoft, Walt Disney, Intel, Apple, and The New York Times
- Stories included earnings reports, M&A stories, tracking major business strategies & upcoming trends in the tech industry
- Interviewed top CEOs and business leaders
- Energy and Canada Correspondent: 06/2018-01/2019
- Reported on Canada's rising oil sector, U.S oil conglomerates, oil market, Canadian tech and retail giants
- Companies included Schlumberger, Cenovus Energy, Chesapeake Energy, Encana, Sandridge, ConocoPhillips, DowDuPont, Roger Communications, Lululemon, Restaurant Brands etc
FUNDRAISER
Parseq Pvt. Ltd
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked as a fundraiser for several projects under Save the Children, Amnesty International, Greenpeace, Christian VSO, WaterAid and UNICEF
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Global India Foundation
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Worked on a project analyzing the performance of NRHM (National Rural Health Mission) in the village of Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, India
- The project primarily focused on the border towns between India and Bangladesh
SUB-EDITOR
The Bengal Post
02.2013 - 05.2013
- Worked as a copy editor for the Editorial and OP-ED pages of the newspaper
SUB-EDITOR
The New Indian Express
07.2012 - 09.2012
- Worked as a copy editor for city and state news desks
Education
Master of Arts (MA) - International Security
University of Sussex
09.2014 - 08.2015
Post-Graduate Diploma - Broadcast Journalism (Radio)
Bloomberg Asian College of Journalism
07.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Political Science and International Relations
Jadavpur University
07.2008 - 06.2011
Skills
Internal and external communications
Communication strategy & content creation
Managing internal and external stakeholders
Managing omnichannel content distribution
Interpersonal Skills
MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Canva, Social Media Analytics (Hootsuite)
Developing and implementing communication plans
Event coordination
Media relations
Business writing
Press release writing
Podcast production
Accomplishments
COURSES
Digital Marketing, MICA-UpGrad
July 2022 — February 2023
Timeline
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
ABB
05.2020 - Current
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Capgemini
02.2019 - 03.2020
BUSINESS JOURNALIST
Reuters News
07.2016 - 01.2019
FUNDRAISER
Parseq Pvt. Ltd
11.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Arts (MA) - International Security
University of Sussex
09.2014 - 08.2015
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Global India Foundation
06.2013 - 12.2013
SUB-EDITOR
The Bengal Post
02.2013 - 05.2013
SUB-EDITOR
The New Indian Express
07.2012 - 09.2012
Post-Graduate Diploma - Broadcast Journalism (Radio)
Bloomberg Asian College of Journalism
07.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Political Science and International Relations
Jadavpur University
07.2008 - 06.2011