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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Other Experience
Languages
Websites
Timeline
Soham Sarkar

Soham Sarkar

Kolkata

Summary

A smart working individual with considerable experience around 9 years in Content, Linguistic, Editing, Proofreading, Translation, Digital Content, Audio-visual content domain for Bengali Language. I am presently looking forward to leveraging my skills in a more challenging and innovative place and to keep the learning curve moving upwards in the process.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Analyst

I-PAC (Indian Political Action Committee)
Kolkata
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Created, curated, optimized, and developed content strategies for website and social media platforms for readability and engagement.
  • Managed political campaigns for local government candidates, overseeing all aspects of strategy and execution.
  • Conducted research and analysis on political trends and issues to inform campaign messaging and strategy, participated in Panchayat and Lok Sabha Elections actively.
  • Built and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders and political organizations.
  • Crafted compelling communication materials, including press releases, speeches, and social media posts.
  • Managed social media accounts and created compelling posts to increase engagement.
  • Collaborated with graphic designers to create visually appealing content for various platforms.
  • Proofread and edited content to ensure accuracy and adherence to brand guidelines.

Influencer Marketing Manager

Dailyhunt
Bangalore
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Managed and executed influencer marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness and increase customer engagement.
  • Managed social media platforms and engaged with community members to cultivate strong relationships.
  • Developed and executed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive engagement.
  • Organized events and campaigns to enhance community involvement and participation.
  • Responded to inquiries and feedback from community members in a timely and professional manner.
  • Implemented creative initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive community culture.
  • Analyzed data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of community initiatives and make data-driven decisions.

Influencer Marketing Manager

Sharechat
Bangalore
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Led successful influencer marketing campaigns across multiple social media platforms.
  • Maintained and nurtured relationships with top influencers in the industry.
  • Created engaging and shareable content for influencer partnerships.
  • Analyzed data and metrics to measure campaign effectiveness and make data-driven decisions.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements with influencers to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Developed influencer marketing strategies to align with brand goals and objectives.
  • Managed influencer outreach and communication to build a strong influencer network.
  • Organized and hosted events to promote community engagement.
  • Monitored and analyzed social media metrics to track community engagement and growth.

Content Writer & Influencer Account Manager

Healofy
Bangalore
05.2019 - 10.2020
  • Collaborating with influencers to create sponsored content.
  • Managing editorial calendars and deadlines for content creation.
  • Utilizing analytics tools to track and analyze content performance.
  • Brainstorming and pitching creative content ideas to clients and internal teams.
  • Executing email marketing campaigns and analyzing results for optimization.
  • Identified and onboarded new influencers to expand brand reach and target new audiences.
  • Developed influencer marketing strategies to meet and exceed campaign KPIs and objectives.

Sub-Editor

Bangla Rock & Beyond
Kolkata
09.2014 - 04.2018
  • Managed editorial production for print and digital publications.
  • Edited and proofread articles for grammar, style, and tone.
  • Collaborated with writers and designers to create engaging content.
  • Ensured adherence to editorial guidelines and deadlines.
  • Handled fact-checking and research for accurate content.
  • Developed headlines, subheads, and captions for articles.
  • Oversaw layout and design of magazine spreads.
  • Write articles related to Bengali independent music.
  • Proofread the entire magazine and submit corrections to the editor.
  • Sit with the designer for page design and all composing tasks.
  • Maintain a social media page.
  • Train reporters on covering music shows, and writing articles on it.
  • Organize concerts for independent Bengali music.
  • Organized stall in Kolkata International Book Fair for three consecutive years.
  • Promote local music artists for bigger stages.

Education

B.A. (English Literature) -

Shyamaprasad College (University of Calcutta)
01-2015

Higher Secondary Examination -

West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education
01-2009

Secondary Examination -

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education
01-2007

Skills

  • Bengali Language Specialist
  • Content Writing
  • Translation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Advanced MS Office
  • Linguistic and cultural expertise
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Community Management
  • Political Campaign
  • Political Strategy
  • Film Making & Audio-Video Production

Other Experience

  • Independent Filmmaking
  • Script & Screenplay Writing
  • Film Editing
  • Film Direction
  • Music Composition & Production

Languages

Bengali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Content Analyst - I-PAC (Indian Political Action Committee)
05.2023 - 06.2024
Influencer Marketing Manager - Dailyhunt
12.2021 - 01.2023
Influencer Marketing Manager - Sharechat
11.2020 - 11.2021
Content Writer & Influencer Account Manager - Healofy
05.2019 - 10.2020
Sub-Editor - Bangla Rock & Beyond
09.2014 - 04.2018
Shyamaprasad College (University of Calcutta) - B.A. (English Literature),
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education - Higher Secondary Examination,
The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education - Secondary Examination,
Soham Sarkar