Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Filmmakingexperience
Projects
Reccomendations
Timeline
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VATS AMBARDAR

Chandigarh

Summary

Junior research fellow passionate about advancing knowledge and contributing to groundbreaking research initiatives. Skilled in utilising research methodologies and tools to support project objectives. Strong academic background and keen analytical abilities, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Well-versed in Digital journalism, news writing and news-related research.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Research Fellow

Panjab University
Chandigarh
07.2024 - Current
  • Qualified UGC-NET JRF in Journalism and Mass Communication in December 2023 Session.
  • Joined the School of Communication Studies as a Junior Research Fellow in July 2024.

Convergence Journalist

News Arena India
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Sub-editing News Copies from reporters and wire services-PTI, ANI, and Reuters
  • Covered Lok Sabha Elections 2024, State Elections in Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram
  • Sub-editing for E-paper 'News Arena India'
  • Distribution of duties and Management of an Online Media Desk-filling in for Chief-Sub Editor and News Editor
  • Creation of Multimedia Content for Social Media Outlets on Instagram, Youtube.

News Editor Intern

Press Trust of India
Chandigarh
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assisted in researching and gathering news stories for publication
  • Conducted interviews and collected information for news articles
  • Wrote and edited news articles for online and print media
  • Collaborated with senior editors to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy.

Journalist

Express India News
Chandigarh
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Researched and reported on a wide range of local and regional news topics
  • Conducted interviews with sources and gathered information for news articles
  • Wrote engaging and informative news articles for E-paper and web portal
  • Assisted in editing and proofreading articles for publication.

Education

Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication -

Panjab University
Chandigarh

Bachelor of Science(Honours) in Biochemistry -

Panjab University
Chandigarh

Qualified UGC NET JRF -

Qualified Certificate Course by Reuters and Meta: Introduction to Digital Journalism -

Skills

  • News Writing for print and digital media
  • News Gathering
  • Interviews
  • On Ground reporting
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Voice-Over
  • Midjourney AI
  • Content writing skills
  • Command over the English language
  • Mobile and DSLR/Mirrorless filmmaking with a grasp of basic filmmaking techniques
  • Narration and storytelling abilities
  • Proficient in Hindi
  • English and Kashmiri languages

Filmmakingexperience

Produced and directed a video series on the New Education Policy: NEP 2020 for the official social media pages of Panjab University., Utilised Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Lightroom to edit and enhance digital content., Demonstrated a strong grasp of basic filmmaking techniques to create visually appealing and engaging videos., Proficient in mobile and DSLR/Mirrorless filmmaking for capturing high-quality footage.

Projects

Photographing Lost Shrines and Temples of Jammu and Kashmir, Pursuing personal interest in capturing the cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir through photography., Instagram Page "Vatsvisuals" with content related to Travel Photography and Mobile Filmmaking : https://www.instagram.com/vatsvisuals/

Reccomendations

  • Sh. Hitesh Shankar, Editor-in-Chief, Panchjanya.
  • Sh. Ashok Kaul, General Secretary, BJP Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Mr. Parvesh Kapur, Former Art Director, Hindustan Times, Chandigarh.

Timeline

Junior Research Fellow

Panjab University
07.2024 - Current

Convergence Journalist

News Arena India
10.2023 - 07.2024

News Editor Intern

Press Trust of India
03.2023 - 04.2023

Journalist

Express India News
07.2022 - 04.2023

Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication -

Panjab University

Bachelor of Science(Honours) in Biochemistry -

Panjab University

Qualified UGC NET JRF -

Qualified Certificate Course by Reuters and Meta: Introduction to Digital Journalism -

VATS AMBARDAR