Sonali Singh
New Delhi
Summary
High-energy Media journalist bringing 5 years in journalism experience. Effective communicator with a talent for delivering attention-grabbing, high quality news stories. To use my skills to achieve goals of the organisation and at the same time work hard and smart for constant growth and improvement. Passionate content strategist skilled in research, writing and editing broad range of content. Works independently to write interesting, clean and clear copy. Excellent communication talents, relationship-building skills, performance under pressure and judgment within tight deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelancer Content Editor
Self Employed
NEW DELHI
05.2024 - Current
- Freelancing Content and Video Editing for Social Media.
- Mentored and trained junior content specialists, fostering a culture of creativity and efficiency in digital storytelling.
Content Specialist
Inshorts
Noida
12.2019 - 04.2024
- I worked here as a Content Specialist, where I was assigned to write catchy and informative headlines and summaries of the story after doing proper research and fact-checking on a particular news story.
- Then, I need to put these stories into the categories provided to which that particular news belongs.
- I have gained proper exposure in the field of digital media journalism here.
- Worked as a Content Specialist and Proofreader for Inshorts and Public App.
- Ensured content quality and adherence to guidelines.
- Streamlined content workflows, enhancing accuracy, and engagement.
- Showcasing leadership by setting example of excellence in work while building teamspirit and productive environment through solving queries of fellow employees
- Increased user retention by 25% through meticulous proofreading and content curation.
- Played a pivotal role in ensuring that content was consistently error-free, accurate, and aligned with the brand’s voice.
- By applying attention to detail in proofreading, I ensured that articles were engaging, informative, and polished, which helped build trust with the audience. This effort led to a 25% increase in user retention.
- Streamlined content workflows, enhancing accuracy and engagement: Identified inefficiencies in content production processes, and implemented streamlined workflows that reduced time spent on revisions while maintaining high content standards.
- I collaborated closely with editorial teams to introduce best practices, improve coordination, ensure timely delivery, and enhance content quality.
- This improvement not only enhanced the accuracy of the content but also boosted overall user engagement.
Assistant Producer
TV9 Bharatvarsh
Noida
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Here I have worked in the TV production department in which I learned about using visuals and bytes in the editing of a story for the channel in a correct way, so that the story looks completely informative and visually attractive and the viewers can understand the whole story through visuals
- I also used to write for 'shatak news' and 'TOP 10' news
- I learned the basics of video editing here on adobe priemere software
Production (Intern)
Zee Media
Noida
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Here I worked for script writing of prime time shows for Zee Hindustan news channel
- Along with this, here I have done production work for TV
- So, I have full experience of how to present the story on the screen in an informative and attractive way
Script Writer (Intern)
Hindustan Times
Delhi
01.2019 - 02.2019
- I did one month internship here and worked for Mint Newspaper
- Here I used to research for economic stories and write short articles based on it
Script Writer (Intern)
Doordarshan
Bhopal
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Here in one month of internship I got the opportunity to learn in almost every department of electronic media like script writing, reporting, photography, video editing, advertising and graphics
Education
Master's - Mass Communication
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication
Bhopal06.2019
Bachelor Of Arts -
Patna Women's College
Patna06.2017
Skills
- Digital Media
- Video Production
- Title Writing
- Story Description Writing
- Social Media Management
- Video Presentation
- Typing
- Script Writing
- Translation
- Writing Short News
Hobbies and Interests
- Current Affairs
- Sketching
- Socialising
- Photography and Video Editing
Languages
Hindi
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Freelancer Content Editor
Self Employed
05.2024 - Current
Content Specialist
Inshorts
12.2019 - 04.2024
Assistant Producer
TV9 Bharatvarsh
04.2019 - 11.2019
Production (Intern)
Zee Media
02.2019 - 03.2019
Script Writer (Intern)
Hindustan Times
01.2019 - 02.2019
Script Writer (Intern)
Doordarshan
06.2018 - 07.2018
Master's - Mass Communication
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication
Bachelor Of Arts -
Patna Women's College