Hi, I’m
Sana Naaz
Content Writer & Editor
Pune
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Summary
I've got a total of 7 years of work experience, with 3+ years in India's largest newsroom – The Times of India.
Currently, I'm a freelancer providing the following services:
- Content Editing
- SEO Copywriting
- Social Media Strategy
- Calendar Creation+Management
- LinkedIn Branding
- Constructive Feedback
- Writer Training
Published Articles
The Times of India:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/how-living-room-gigs-in-cities-are-changing-the-indie-music-scene/articleshow/66572888.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/street-meets-biz-rappers-are-ramping-up/articleshow/66672413.cms
Mint Lounge:
https://lifestyle.livemint.com/relationships/it-s-complicated/the-problem-that-sliding-into-dms-poses-to-relationships-111667884030549.html
https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/keeping-track-of-audio-drugs-11576212606246.html
The Federal:
https://thefederal.com/guest_author/sana-naaz/
Unboxed Magazine:
https://www.unboxedmagazine.com/news/stellar-pizza-baked-by-a-robot-on-the-way-to-the-customers-house/
https://www.unboxedmagazine.com/features/the-glassdoor-for-influencers-and-creators/
https://www.unboxedmagazine.com/features/facebook-knows-instagram-worsens-body-image-issues-in-teens/
https://unboxedmagazine.com/column/newnew-app-lets-you-decide-for-others-through-votes/
Work History
Zocdoc Remote
Freelance Copy Editor
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
- Developed and maintained database of high-quality boilerplate copy, enabling faster service and turnaround for time-sensitive projects.
KnowelloRemote
Freelance Content Marketer & Editor
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Editing content to be published on the Knowello app and socials.
- Providing regular constructive feedback to other freelance and in-house writers.
- Engaging in monthly feedback sessions with the writers for scaling content quality.
- Creating and maintaining a feedback and rating tracker for each writer.
- Publishing personal branding content every week via Knowello and the Founder's profiles on LinkedIn.
- Designing and maintaining a content calendar.
- Hosting monthly brainstorming sessions for content marketing strategy on LinkedIn.
Zada Zada AgencyRemote
Freelance Technical Copywriter
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Writing long-form website copies as per the allocated deadline.
- Implementing SEO keywords to make the content optimized.
- Working on content refresh for SEO.
InfidigitRemote
Freelance Copy Editor & Trainer
08.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Edited and reviewed SEO content for correct grammar, style, and client-specific requirements. Clients included big names like Myntra, Manyavar, Libas, MetroShoes, Mochi, Bash, MyTGFWorld, Lifestyle, SBI, Superbalist, Bajaj Finserv, RedTag, Dealshare, & more.
- Provided in-document and on-call feedback to improve the grammar, language usage, tonality, and diction and meet the in-house style guide and external requirements.
- Trained in-house writers to scale the quality of content and implement client requirements successfully.
WeDecor8Remote
Freelance Content Marketer
08.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Wrote and published personal branding content on LinkedIn to position the founder as a thought leader.
- Strategized content ideas for the same and maintained a monthly content calendar.
- Actively reached out to prospective clients on behalf of the founder/business on LinkedIn for lead generation.
eCampus (Edutra Technologies)Remote
Freelance Consultant
06.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Edited website copy and micro-copy to make them attractive to the target audience.
- Analyzed problematic areas within existing content to provide feedback, recommendations, and solutions.
- Collaborated with the employer to define and strategize content marketing strategies.
Being Mental Healthcare Pvt LtdRemote
Content Writer & Strategist (Contractual)
03.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Edited, proofread, and wrote "mini-therapies" in accordance with the in-house style guide and format
- Delivered as per the deadline to meet the daily publishing quota of "mini-therapies" on the Being mobile app.
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in an audio format.
- Collaborated with in-house mental health professionals and experts to ensure factual correctness and soundness.
- Gave regular feedback and recommendations to the founder, tech team, and other members to improve the product ("Being" app).
Unboxed Magazine (American Technology Consulting)Pune
Copy Editor & Journalist
03.2021 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Reviewed and edited content – magazine content; website copy; online news stories and features; email sequences; assets for other ATC-owned ventures – for correct grammar and style.
- Regularly pitching ideas for features to be published in the Unboxed magazine, both print and online.
- Researching and interviewing relevant persons for weekly Tech news updates and features.
- Provided constructive feedback to help improve the quality of content across the magazine, website, as well as social media channels.
- Worked on developing an in-house style guide for the Unboxed magazine with other team members.
PaperTrue (Pure Knowledge Solutions LLP)Pune
Editor
06.2019 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Edited assets such as resumes, white paper documents, fiction and non-fiction excerpts, academic papers, technical content, website copies, corporate communication assets, product descriptions, assets by ESL clients, screenplays, scripts, and more.
- Applied formatting and referencing styles such as APA, MLA, Chicago, Oscola, IEEE, Oxford, Harvard, and more.
- Attended on-the-job training by senior editors to improve quality and collaborated with other editors to deliver on time.
- Used programs such as MS Word, WriterDuet, and LaTex.
The Times of IndiaNew Delhi & Pune
Copy Editor & Digital Content Producer
04.2017 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Edited and reviewed news copies for correct grammar, style, and factual accuracy across different news desks – Delhi NCR Nation, Delhi NCR City, Pune City, and Regional desks.
- Designed multiple newspaper pages daily using the in-house program.
- Collaborated with reporter and photographers for supporting media.
- Reported on social trends and music for the newspaper as well as website.
The Times of IndiaNew Delhi & Kolkata
Trainee Journalist
05.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Fact-checked and edited news copies for the Kolkata Nation and Delhi NCR Nation desk for "The Times of India" newspaper.
- Designed multiple newspaper pages daily using the in-house program.
- Collaborated with reporters to ensure factual correctness and for supporting media.
Education
Ryan International SchoolNew Delhi, India
High School Diploma
01.2010 - 01.2012
Shyamlal College, University of Delhi (DU)New Delhi, India
Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
07.2012 - 07.2015
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)New Delhi, India
Post-Graduate Diploma from Journalism
09.2015 - 09.2016
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)Lucknow
Executive Program from Marketing
06.2022 - 04.2023
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