Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Additional Information
Timeline
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Madhura Gurav

Pune
Madhura Gurav

Summary

Experienced and adaptable Content Specialist with strong research skills, the ability to craft compelling written pieces, and a talent for refining content to perfection. Works independently with minimal guidance and maintains open lines of communication and collaborates effectively in remote work settings.

Ready to help achieve company goals.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Women's CricZone

Content Executive
09.2023 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Crafted compelling content focusing on current events in women's cricket and broader women's sports landscape for the Women's SportsZone channel
  • Scriptwriting for video content, overseeing production, and finalising videos to ensure high-quality output
  • Conducted player research, formulate interview questions, and manage final video edits for optimal viewer engagement
  • Real-time updation of all social media channels with relevant content formats; creation of news and analysis articles for the website.

Society for Promoting Participative Ecosystem Management (SOPPECOM)

Research Consultant
09.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Developed research designs and questionnaires for an international study on the intersection of Gender, Agriculture, and Water in the Indian context
  • Gathered primary data through Focused Group Discussions (FGD), In-depth Interviews, and Key Informant Interviews in Maharashtra
  • Applied Feminist Research Methodologies and analysed data using the framework of Feminist Epistemology.

Rayden Interactive

Content Analyst
09.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Conducted quality analysis of advertising campaigns for US Pharmaceutical brands, ensuring alignment with patient journeys
  • Managed prioritisation of tasks and met strict timelines for the successful launch of multiple ad campaigns fortnightly
  • Collaborated with US clients, primarily in healthcare systems like Phreesia.

Amber

Content Marketing Executive Intern
04.2018 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Successfully building community on social media platforms
  • Generated weekly leads via Facebook Communities and executed email marketing campaigns; managing the CRM database
  • Created and executed monthly Social Media Calendars for community engagement; designing and ideating posts across all platforms for engaging target audience.

Freelance

Copywriter/ Content Marketer
10.2016 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Crafted compelling copy for social media marketing across various industries including Real Estate, Health & Lifestyle, FMCG, and Education
  • Developed product content for communication collaterals and fostered relationships with client's design and strategy teams.

BarrierBreak

Associate Content Writer
07.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Provided alternate text for user guide images and scripted audio descriptions in compliance with Media Accessibility Standards
  • Coordinated with external vendors for timely development of STEM content for learning videos, ensuring adherence to international quality standards.

Digital Next

Marketing Copywriter
07.2014 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • Crafted engaging copy for social media optimization across a diverse portfolio of brands
  • Developed content strategies to enhance organic reach for various brands and maintained client relationships for campaign collaboration.

Education

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Masters in Gender, Culture and Development Studies
07.2020

University Overview

Honors: Summa-cum-laude

Mumbai University

Masters in English Literature
07.2016

Mumbai University

Bachelors in Commerce (Advertising)
05.2013

Skills

  • English Communication [UK & US Style]
  • Content Strategy Development
  • Marketing Copywriting
  • Editing and Reviewing
  • Social Media Optimisation
  • Web Content Management
  • Keyword Research
  • Content Gap Identification
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Client Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Internal Communications

Certification

  • Developing Skills for Women Leadership in Climate Action by C40 Cities, March 2023


  • Exploring Sustainability in the Indian Context [Azim Premji University], July 2022


  • Marketing and Advertising [My Captain], July 2021


  • Digital Marketing Training [Internshala], Sept 2020


  • The Art of Theatre Production [Mumbai University], Oct 2017


  • Crafting an Effective Writer: Tools of the Trade [Coursera], July 2015


  • Bachelor of Computer Arts and Design [SoftPro Education], Feb 2014

Languages

English(Native-bilingual)
Marathi(Native-bilingual)
Hindi(Professional working proficiency)
Japanese(Elementary)

Additional Information

  • Co-Founder of KaleidoFolks, an LGBTQ+ Support group for students of Pune University, 2019
  • Committee Member (Planning & Advisory) of Save Konkan, an environmental awareness group from Oct 2017 to Mar 2019
  • Backstage Artist at Prithvi Theatre Festival, Mumbai, 2016

Timeline

Content Executive

Women's CricZone
09.2023 - 05.2024

Research Consultant

Society for Promoting Participative Ecosystem Management (SOPPECOM)
09.2021 - 04.2022

Content Analyst

Rayden Interactive
09.2020 - 07.2021

Content Marketing Executive Intern

Amber
04.2018 - 07.2018

Copywriter/ Content Marketer

Freelance
10.2016 - 01.2018

Associate Content Writer

BarrierBreak
07.2015 - 01.2016

Marketing Copywriter

Digital Next
07.2014 - 03.2015

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Masters in Gender, Culture and Development Studies

Mumbai University

Masters in English Literature

Mumbai University

Bachelors in Commerce (Advertising)
Madhura Gurav