Shweta Parida
Singapore
Summary
Experienced and resourceful journalist with expertise and ability to spot newsworthy stories in addition to writing and commissioning both, longform articles as well as short stories. Able to work independently as well as within a team in a deadline-driven environment while juggling multiple tasks. Equipped with a keen eye for detail, consistency and style nuances to establish a niche editorial and design mandate for individual publications.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Editor
Singapore Press Holdings
Singapore
05.2019 - Current
- Worked closely with graphic, photo and video teams to plan and produce compelling content.
- Consulted with management and editorial staff regarding placement and story development.
- Directed layout, design, and overall visual presentation of print and digital publications.
- Worked closely with clients on commissioned publications.
Editor
ITP Publishing
Dubai
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Directed layout, design, and overall visual presentation of print and digital editions of the Commercial Interior Design magazine
- Worked closely with the sales team to develop editorial strategies that could be harnessed to benefit both - the readers as well as advertisers
- Represented the magazine at speaking engagements in the Middle East region
- Hosted the Middle East's largest industry design awards that generated revenue worth US$700,000
Editor (Custom Publishing)
SPH Magazines Pte Ltd
Singapore
04.2012 - 08.2017
- Conceptualising the editorial line-up, content packaging and presentation
- Commissioning freelance contributors
- Copyediting contributors' copy
- Establishing house style alongside the sub-editor for individual titles in accordance with the respective client's brand guidelines
- Liaising with the clients to establish the timelines and production schedules
- Preparing and managing budget forecast and expenses incurred for each issue
- Seeing the magazines through the production stages including layout, subbing, colour separation, and ozalids
Writer/Contributing Editor
Self-employed
Singapore
04.2008 - 03.2012
- Curated and managed a prominent digital platform highlighting design and cultural topics across the Middle East and Asia
- Generated content concepts alongside editorial team
- Collaborated with Emirates Home, Harper's Bazaar Arabia Interiors, Portfolio, Gulf News, Ideal Home & Garden India
Features Writer
Motivate Publishing
Dubai
08.2005 - 03.2008
- Company Overview: identity - a leading contemporary monthly design and architecture magazine in the Middle East; ep - an upmarket lifestyle publication for Emaar Properties' residents
- Assisted the editor in conceptualising regular features
- Conducted interviews with designers and architects and wrote feature length articles
- Attended industry exhibitions and events to report on emerging designers and trends
- Established extensive network with local and international PR agencies
- Assisted the art team with photo search
- Identity - a leading contemporary monthly design and architecture magazine in the Middle East; ep - an upmarket lifestyle publication for Emaar Properties' residents
Education
Certificate - Screenwriting and Documentary Filmmaking
Objectifs Film School
Singapore01.2014
Certificate - Editing and Editorial Management
Temasek Polytechnic
Singapore01.2004
Bachelor's Degree - Mass Communication
Oklahoma City University Via Management Development Institute of Singapore
Singapore01.2003
Skills
- Adobe InDesign Expertise
- WordPress Content Administration
- Digital Photography Expertise
- Building Community Partnerships
- Targeted Content Organisation
- Compelling Headline Creation
- Research
References
Available upon request.
Websites
Key accomplishments
- Launched The Johnnie Walker House Edit magazine in 2014, which won the Gold Award for Best New Publication (Design category) at Pearl Awards 2014 New York and Award of Excellence (Writing) at APEX Awards 2015
- Launched SO/HO urban trends lifestyle magazine in 2012. It won the Gold Award for editorial content and design at the reputed Content Marketing Awards 2013 and earned an honourable mention at the APEX Publishing Awards 2013
- Interviewed several distinguished personalities such as former Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, architects Frank Gehry, Patricia Urquiola, Rem Koolhaas, and Zaha Hadid
- Co-founded and edited an online design and art magazine (www.de51gn.com) in 2008
Affiliations
- I work as a child welfare officer with the Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore. For this volunteer work, I was awarded the long service award in 2022 by the Ministry.
Certification
- Completed a certificate course in OSINT and other cutting edge tools and techniques in 2024 conducted by the Knight Centre for Journalism, University of Texas at Austin.
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Italian
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Editor
Singapore Press Holdings
05.2019 - Current
Editor
ITP Publishing
01.2018 - 05.2019
Editor (Custom Publishing)
SPH Magazines Pte Ltd
04.2012 - 08.2017
Writer/Contributing Editor
Self-employed
04.2008 - 03.2012
Features Writer
Motivate Publishing
08.2005 - 03.2008
- Completed a certificate course in OSINT and other cutting edge tools and techniques in 2024 conducted by the Knight Centre for Journalism, University of Texas at Austin.
Certificate - Screenwriting and Documentary Filmmaking
Objectifs Film School
Certificate - Editing and Editorial Management
Temasek Polytechnic
Bachelor's Degree - Mass Communication
Oklahoma City University Via Management Development Institute of Singapore
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