Pramod Kumar A T
Journalist, Editor, Digital Content Writer
Edathala North P O
Summary
To leverage my extensive experience in journalism, digital content creation and editing, contributing to the growth and success of the organization through exceptional editorial skills, SEO optimization, and effective content promotion.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assistant Editor
Asian Media Group
Kochi, Kerala
01.2020 - Current
- Conduct research to uncover significant news and create original stories for the newspaper and websites
- Edit and publish content across digital platforms, optimizing for SEO and web traffic
- Transcribe data from original video/audio recordings, write stories, and manage website uploads
- Promote stories on social media platforms and prepare newsletters
- Assist in video production and occasionally participate in field reporting
- Coordinated special projects such as themed issues or supplements, ensuring seamless integration into regular publication schedules.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted interviews with industry experts, adding depth and credibility to articles.
Assistant Editor - Digital
Asian Business Media
Kochi, Kerala
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Built and grew the digital properties of Asian Business Media, including websites, social media pages, and newsletters
- Generated content for the websites of Rubber Asia, Tyre Asia, and Autoparts Asia
- Covered major events such as Automechanika Frankfurt 2018 in Germany and ACMA Automechanika 2019 in New Delhi
- Managed web traffic metrics and optimized content to enhance user engagement
- Utilized SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings.
Principal Correspondent - Business
The New Indian Express
Kochi
06.2012 - 07.2017
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
- Worked with photographers and graphic designers to ensure visual elements complemented written content effectively, enhancing overall storytelling impact.
Senior Reporter
Dhanam Magazine
Kochi
06.2010 - 05.2012
- Researched and produced daily news reports.
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
- Developed strong relationships with community members and sources, fostering trust and enhancing the quality of information gathered.
- Established and maintained contacts with variety of government offices, public agencies and community organizations.
Corporate Communication Executive
Geojit Financial Services Ltd
Kochi
02.2008 - 06.2010
- Managed all PR activities, including press releases, press meets, and media interactions
- Created and edited stories for Geodata, an in-house investment magazine, and the company newsletter
- Conducted financial literacy classes and coordinated investor awareness programs
- Oversaw public relations activities, maintaining strong relationships with industry influencers and journalists.
Sub Editor
Madhyamam Daily
Calicut, Kottayam And Kochi
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Edited, reported, and contributed articles related to Business, Cinema, Literature, and Sports
- Assisted in field reporting and page layout management
Education
P.G. Diploma - Journalism and Communication
Kerala Media Academy
Kerala, India10.2005
B.Sc - Chemistry
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India03.2004
Skills
Writing, editing and interviewing people
Accomplishments
- Published poetry eBook 'A Shoe Named Revolution' on Amazon
- Writer, Director of the short film 'Vanishing Girls'
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/08/84
- Gender: Male
Additional Qualifications
- NCFM Certification in Capital Market (Dealers) module
- NCFM Certification in Derivatives Market (Dealers) module
- NCFM Certification in AMFI Mutual Fund Advisors module
- Completed a one-month training course in Visual Media by C-dit, Trivandrum
Timeline
Assistant Editor
Asian Media Group
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Editor - Digital
Asian Business Media
07.2017 - 12.2019
Principal Correspondent - Business
The New Indian Express
06.2012 - 07.2017
Senior Reporter
Dhanam Magazine
06.2010 - 05.2012
Corporate Communication Executive
Geojit Financial Services Ltd
02.2008 - 06.2010
Sub Editor
Madhyamam Daily
02.2006 - 02.2008
P.G. Diploma - Journalism and Communication
Kerala Media Academy
B.Sc - Chemistry
Mahatma Gandhi University