Experienced Digital Marketing professional and former journalist with over 10 years of experience with expertise in content creation, visual story telling, social media marketing and photography.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Coordinator
Australian National University
08.2022 - 08.2023
Write, edit and publish articles for digital platforms and print publications
Took photographs and videos during special events for promotional materials and social media pages
Create, edit, publish content for print and digital platforms for a range of channels and target audiences
Create social media content across multiple platforms according to content calendars and promotion schedules
Editing and proofreading content before publication
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to collect, edit and publish content
Meet deadlines to ensure timely delivery with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Coordinated with marketing and design teams to ensure timely delivery of project
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Content Producer
Australian National University
08.2021 - 08.2022
Create, edit, publish content for print and digital platforms for a range of channels and target audiences
Create content for social media, website and email marketing campaigns
Editing and proofreading content before publication
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to collect, edit and publish content
Meet deadlines to ensure timely delivery with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Coordinated with marketing and design teams to ensure timely delivery of project
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Journalist
Australian Community Media
04.2019 - 08.2021
Website link for Goulburn Post - https://www.goulburnpost.com.au/
Responsibilities –
Programming content for the website
Curating content and keeping a track of important news development
Reviewing news articles and ensuring they are error-free, accurate and according to the guidelines of the organisation
Packaging news content by including galleries, videos, and tweets wherever required
Promoting trending stories on social media
Keeping a track of important news events
Discussing important news developments with senior editors
Meeting deadlines and ensuring timely update of content on the website
Associate Editor
Microsoft News (MSN)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Microsoft News website link - https://www.msn.com/en-au
Responsibilities -
Programming and curating content for website across various sections using the content management system (CMS)
Timely coverage of daily news events and live-blogging in case of breaking news
Reviewing and ensuring that news articles are error-free and accurate
Selecting and updating stories and photos for the homepage carousel
Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and edited stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
Packaging news content by giving interesting and catchy headlines, including galleries, videos and tweets wherever required
Tracking and promoting trending stories on social media platforms
Discussing important news developments with senior editors and meeting deadlines
Correspondent
Zeenews.com
01.2012 - 01.2015
Zee News website link - http://zeenews.india.com/
Responsibilities -
Writing well-researched articles in an engaging, simple and clear format with relevant news angle by collecting and analysing data from official documents and other sources for publishing purposes
Prepared and delivered a wide range of news reports, covering both national and international topics
Delivered reporting with accuracy by checking the validity of all facts presented
Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to ensure proper presentation
Delivered content to a broad audience by simplifying complex information
Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas
Timely coverage of daily news events and live-blogging in case of breaking news
Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story's subject matter
Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
Editing articles to ensure they are concise, and accurate
Tracking and promoting trending news stories on social media
Designation - Researcher Cum Editor
Taylor & Francis Group
01.2011 - 01.2012
Website of Taylor & Francis - https://taylorandfrancis.com/
Responsibilities -
Researching content for Europa World of Learning
Reviewing content to ensure it is accurate and has no grammatical errors
Verified data integrity and accuracy
Collecting information through online research
Ensuring that the content is in accordance with the style and format of the organisation
Updating existing content within the Europa content management system (CMS)
Meeting deadlines for print and online delivery
Holding discussions with editors
Training new members of the team
Designation - Reporter
The Indian Express
01.2008 - 01.2010
The Indian Express website - https://indianexpress.com/
Responsibilities -
Writing articles in an engaging, simple and clear format with relevant news angle by researching and collecting data from official documents and other sources
Crafted well-written news stories based on facts
Writing news stories on daily events and covering breaking news
Tracking trending stories and posting breaking news on social media
Collected data from various sources and sifted through it to determine facts
Researched and produced daily news reports
Reviewing articles and ensuring that it has no grammatical errors and is in accordance with the publication's style and format
Submitting articles within assigned deadlines
Designation - Reporter
The Pioneer
01.2007 - 01.2008
Pioneer's website link - https://www.pioneernews.net/
Responsibilities -
Presented news by researching, developing and covering news events in the field
Writing articles in an engaging, simple and clear format with relevant news angle
Gathering facts by investigating and getting information from public records
Researched and produced daily news reports
Editing content to ensure they are error-free, accurate and according to the prescribed style and format guidelines
Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for news stories
Tracking trending stories
Discussing news ideas with senior editors and meeting deadlines
Designation - Reporter Cum Copy Editor
The Times of India
01.2006 - 01.2007
The Times of India website - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
Responsibilities -
Writing articles on newsworthy events by gathering facts and investigating
Collecting information for news stories by researching, conducting interviews, gathering facts from sources and official documents
Evaluated and followed through on sources, contacts and leads to gather information
Writing articles in an engaging, simple and clear format with relevant news angle
Ensuring that the story for publication is detailed and well-researched
Developing reliable sources and verifying the information before publication
Generating news ideas for publication and discussing them with editors
Editing articles to ensure they are accurate and according to the prescribed style and format standards
Reviewing articles to verify facts and correct any grammatical errors
Verified data integrity and accuracy
Planning, selecting news stories, making pages and allocating print space for publication of stories and photos
Tracking trending stories and meeting deadlines
Education
Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation - Digital Transformation
Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
07.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Mass Communication
Jaipuria Institute Of Management
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
2006
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Computer Applications
Isabella Thoburn College
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
2004
Skills
Communications Strategies
Social Media Platforms
Marketing Communications
Reporting - story pitching, gathering information, researching information, information analysis, reporting news, building professional relationships, excellent communication abilities, article writing proficiency, utilizing social media, research and due diligence, personal interviews, story development
Breaking news expertise
Editing - story editing, editing written materials, selecting photos, ability to check facts, headline writing, error spotting, keen eye for detail
Strategic content planning
Digital media
Print media
Editorial content production
Report writing
Story editing
Story development
Interviewing skill
Media operations knowledge
Search engine optimization
Sound editorial judgment
Works well under pressure
Self-motivated
Fast learner
Deadline-driven
Team player
Fluent in English and Hindi
Timeline
Communications Coordinator
Australian National University
08.2022 - 08.2023
Content Producer
Australian National University
08.2021 - 08.2022
Journalist
Australian Community Media
04.2019 - 08.2021
Associate Editor
Microsoft News (MSN)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Correspondent
Zeenews.com
01.2012 - 01.2015
Designation - Researcher Cum Editor
Taylor & Francis Group
01.2011 - 01.2012
Designation - Reporter
The Indian Express
01.2008 - 01.2010
Designation - Reporter
The Pioneer
01.2007 - 01.2008
Designation - Reporter Cum Copy Editor
The Times of India
01.2006 - 01.2007
Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation - Digital Transformation
Australian National University
Post Graduate Diploma - Mass Communication
Jaipuria Institute Of Management
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Computer Applications
Isabella Thoburn College
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