Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Awards and Achievements
Timeline
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Twinkle Gurnani

Hyderabad

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance News Anchor and Writer

Newsmeter, Askopinion
02.2019 - 01.2025
  • Created professional video content from my home studio, equipped with a teleprompter, DSLR camera, wireless mic, and lighting setup.
  • Managed video production, including scripting, recording, and anchoring for firms such as News Meter and Ask Opinion, with high-quality visuals.

News Anchor

MBTV, Times of India
Hyderabad
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Hosted video reviews of real estate projects on MBTV, The Times of India's real estate news channel (now YouTube-exclusive).
  • Produced content focused on real estate topics such as interior design, home-buying advice, and market analysis.
  • Produced MBTV's most-viewed non-commercial video with 2.5 million views.
  • Boosted MBTV's brand presence through prompt responses to fan queries across social media platforms.
  • Developed professional relationships with community members, experts, and sources for potential stories.

Lifestyle Reporter and Sub-Editor

Deccan Chronicle
Hyderabad
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • I served as a lifestyle journalist for the prominent English-language daily, Deccan Chronicle.
  • Interviewed well-known figures such as Vivek Agnihotri and Himanshu Sharma.
  • Authored content on timely subjects, such as mental health and current trends.
  • Enhanced online content with effective SEO strategies, boosting visibility.
  • Coordinated with graphic designers to integrate text and visuals effectively.
  • Created content concepts designed to attract readers.
  • Optimized text for better comprehension by preparing drafts, rewriting sections, and editing.

Part-time News Anchor and Editor

Zorins International TV
Hyderabad
02.2020 - 05.2020
  • I hosted a show for a UK-based news channel.
  • Leveraged teleprompter systems to present scripted material seamlessly during broadcasts.
  • Crafted engaging news scripts tailored to the channel's target audience.

Television News Anchor

CVR English
Hyderabad
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Presented ethical news reports live, enhancing trust and expanding the audience base.
  • Collaborated with the news team to develop engaging story ideas.
  • Practiced effective time management skills while working under tight deadlines.

Part-time City Coordinator

Paperboat - Hector Beverages
Hyderabad
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Collaborated with teams across 12 major cities.
  • Orchestrated introductory sessions to attract college candidates for recruitment.
  • and trained students to boost brand awareness.
  • Developed leadership skills through mentoring a large group of interns.
  • Showcased exceptional communication abilities, boosting sales by 30% in Hyderabad stores.
  • Managed online recruitment postings to attract suitable candidates.

Education

BA - Mass Communication

Loyola Academy
Hyderabad
05.2020

10th Grade -

ST Michael's
05.2017

12th Grade -

S.T Andrews
Hyderabad
05.2017

Skills

  • Social Media Engagement Proficiency
  • Confident Public Engagement
  • Comprehensive Research
  • Engaging Story Crafting
  • Proficient in Conducting Interviews
  • On-Site Reporting

Certification

  • Creator’s Launchpad by Skill House (Oct 2024-Jan 2025)
  • Instagram 101 by Skill House (Oct 2024-Jan 2025)
  • The YouTube Blueprint: Make Content Creation your Career by Dhruv Rathee Academy (Oct 2024-Dec 2024)
  • Vipassana Meditation (Nov 2024- Dec 2025)
  • Content Marketing Mastery by Harvi Shah ( Sept 2023-Nov 2023)
  • Time Management by Dhruv Rathee Academy (May 2023-Jun 2023)

References

Anusha Puppala, PR Manager, aha, OTT, +91 9160326156

Awards and Achievements

  • Trained and managed over 100 coordinators for Hector Beverages and led production teams at MBTV, Deccan Chronicle, Zorins TV, and My Startup TV.
  • Conducted over 50 interviews with key public figures for top media firms.
  • Hosted live events including film festivals, panel discussions, and fashion shows.
  • Received over 20 awards in elocution, debates, and academics, including the Best Outgoing Student and batch topper awards.
  • Invited as a chief guest and guest lecturer at several degree colleges to share insights with media students.

Timeline

News Anchor

MBTV, Times of India
01.2022 - 01.2024

Lifestyle Reporter and Sub-Editor

Deccan Chronicle
10.2020 - 03.2022

Part-time News Anchor and Editor

Zorins International TV
02.2020 - 05.2020

Television News Anchor

CVR English
10.2019 - 01.2020

Freelance News Anchor and Writer

Newsmeter, Askopinion
02.2019 - 01.2025

Part-time City Coordinator

Paperboat - Hector Beverages
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Creator’s Launchpad by Skill House (Oct 2024-Jan 2025)
  • Instagram 101 by Skill House (Oct 2024-Jan 2025)
  • The YouTube Blueprint: Make Content Creation your Career by Dhruv Rathee Academy (Oct 2024-Dec 2024)
  • Vipassana Meditation (Nov 2024- Dec 2025)
  • Content Marketing Mastery by Harvi Shah ( Sept 2023-Nov 2023)
  • Time Management by Dhruv Rathee Academy (May 2023-Jun 2023)

BA - Mass Communication

Loyola Academy

10th Grade -

ST Michael's

12th Grade -

S.T Andrews

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