SURAJ SURESH
Media Strategist And Consultant
Bengaluru
Summary
Seasoned Communications Specialist with strong history of success in leading teams, establishing industry support and working with media professionals. Excellent understanding of market conditions paired with organized nature and good critical thinking skills. Leverages multi-channel approaches to market company products and services and surpass targets. Articulate writer with talent for creating engaging content. Successful at spearheading ongoing efforts and handling crisis communications with level head. Proactive in anticipating and resolving PR issues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Media Strategist
YOUNG CREATORS MEDIA CONSULTANCY
Vijayawada
01.2022 - Current
- Planned media strategist for brand management of Andhra Pradesh CM
- Planned over 100 campaigns and consulted for media branding
- Handled team of 4 who wrote articles and press releases for client
- Client interaction and data crunching to meet deliverables
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications
Data Analyst Consultant
ETG RESEARCH
Vijayawada
01.2022 - Current
- Data driven analysis on surveys conducted for over 5 clients
- Handled media interaction for client based on data
- Extracted and interpreted data patterns to translate findings into actionable outcomes
Freelance Content Writer
IKEA, Wells Fargo
Hyderabad
12.2021 - Current
- Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital productions for major publications
- Sophisticated understanding of client’s tone of language and writing scripts for their videos and Ads
- Helped in brand building and preparing charts for clients (Including brand management, media strategy)
- Interactive scripts for IKEA Ads and CSR Ads for Well Fargo
- Brand management for an upcoming cosmetic company
Bureau Chief
INDIA AHEAD NEWS
Bengaluru
09.2020 - 12.2021
- As a Bureau Chief, oversaw program operations by applying in-depth knowledge and efficient decision making skills.
- Marketing strategist for the company
- Analyst and marketing specialist, partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories and produced own shows
- Built a favorable brand image with clients, Politicians, employees and the public
- Collaborated with writing, editorial and reporting staff to produce crisp and engaging content
News Anchor Reporter
TV9 NETWORK
Bengaluru
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture listeners with clear and condensed writing
- National award for ‘Best Ground Reportage’ for Kodagu Floods: ENBA AWARD 2018
- Collaborated with producers and management to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.
- Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.
Student Ambassador Coordinator
Teach For India
Bengaluru
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Facilitated monthly programs focusing on personal safety off-campus education and encouraged community interaction
- Conducting social media drives to encourage student participation
- Prepare presentations for the students to decode the fellowship course to the interested
Education
Bachelors in Engineering - Biotechnology
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru 08.2013 - 08.2017
12th - PCMB
MES KISHORA KENDRA
Bengaluru 06.2011 - 04.2013
10th -
National Public School, CBSE
Bengaluru 06.2000 - 04.2011
Skills
Media Strategist
Accomplishments
Won the ENBA Award for Best Spot Reporting for the Kodagu Floods coverage in 2018, youngest journalist to receive the award
Beatboxer of Indian Acapella band ‘No Treble’ formed in 2016. No Treble is one of 3 acapella bands worldwide, chosen to perform at The Lincoln Center, New York in 2018
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Media Strategist
YOUNG CREATORS MEDIA CONSULTANCY
01.2022 - Current
Data Analyst Consultant
ETG RESEARCH
01.2022 - Current
Freelance Content Writer
IKEA, Wells Fargo
12.2021 - Current
Bureau Chief
INDIA AHEAD NEWS
09.2020 - 12.2021
News Anchor Reporter
TV9 NETWORK
02.2018 - 08.2020
Student Ambassador Coordinator
Teach For India
08.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelors in Engineering - Biotechnology
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
08.2013 - 08.2017
12th - PCMB
MES KISHORA KENDRA
06.2011 - 04.2013
10th -
National Public School, CBSE
06.2000 - 04.2011
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