Ravithej S P
Chikkamagaluru
Summary
Assistant Professor and researcher with proven expertise in journalism, mass communication, and the intersection of ICT, AI, and media. Over two years of academic experience designing innovative curricula, mentoring postgraduate students, and co-convening international conference. Research background includes fieldwork across Karnataka and documentation that informed education policy insights. Previously, I contributed to government communication as an apprentice reporter, drafting press releases, and covering official events. Skilled in bridging research, teaching, and practical media work, with a strong interest in tackling challenges of misinformation, digital transformation, and media ethics.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor
St. Philomena's College
Mysore
12.2023 - Current
- Taught MA Journalism and Mass Communication students: ICT and AI in Media, Media Laws and Ethics, Digital Marketing, and Online Journalism
- Developed new curricula for ICT and AI in Media and Digital Marketing
- Co-edited annual college magazines
- In-charge of various cultural activities
- Co-convener of International Conference on Communication
Research Assistant
University of Mysore
Mysore
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked as Research Assistant in a major NCERT-funded project titled 'Status of Ashrama Schools in Karnataka and Impact on Scheduled Tribe Children'
- Conducted extensive fieldwork across Karnataka and carried out surveys in Ashrama schools
- Analyzed collected data using SPSS
Apprentice Reporter
Department of Information and Public Relation
Chikkamagaluru
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Drafted press releases for various Karnataka state government departments
- Reported on key meetings at the District Collector's office and ministers' visits to Chikkamagaluru
- Produced newspaper reports covering government activities and events
Education
MA - Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Mysore
Mysore09-2021
BA - Psychology, Journalism and Optional English
MES College of Arts And Science
Bangalore, Karnataka08-2019
Skills
- SPSS and NVivo
- Twitter API extraction
- Adobe InDesign and Canva
- Audio editing with Audacity
- Critical analysis of socio-political & geo-political affairs
- Research design and data collection
- Documentation and organization
- Presentation skills
Affiliations
- Interned with the social media wing of the CM of Karnataka (Crazy Frog)
- Interned at Vijaya TV, editing department
- Interned at Kala Bhandhara NGO as a social media manager
- Co-edited three consecutive editions (2022–2025) of St. Philomena's College annual magazine
- Served on the editorial team for the Book of Abstracts of the International Conference on Reimagining Communication
- Presented a paper titled “The Algorithmic Lens: How AI-Driven Social Media Shapes Youth Perceptions Through Echo Chambers and Doom Scrolling” at an International Conference.
- Presented a paper titled “Media and Free Speech: Assessing the Implications of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on Freedom of Speech and Expression” at an International Conference.
- Presented a paper titled “Status of Ashrama Schools in Karnataka and Its Impact on Scheduled Tribe Children” at a National Conference.
- Participated in a national conference organized by Christ College, Bangalore
- Attended a two-day national policy workshop, engaging in policy-level discussions and academic exchange
- Actively participated in various workshops and faculty development programs (FDPs) to enhance academic and professional skills
Publications
- Published a research paper titled “Narrative Wars in Conflict Zones: A Study on India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack” in the edited volume The Paradigms of Digital Communication (ISBN: 978-93-342-8830-8)
Orcid
0009-0005-5187-0895
Blog
think-tank77@blogspot.com
Languages
Kannada
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Qualified UGC NET for Assistant Professor
Timeline
Assistant Professor
St. Philomena's College
12.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Mysore
09.2022 - 10.2023
Apprentice Reporter
Department of Information and Public Relation
02.2022 - 09.2022
MA - Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Mysore
BA - Psychology, Journalism and Optional English
MES College of Arts And Science
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