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Smita Mehta
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Journalist, Freelance
Kolkata
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Biography
Looking for work opportunity in fulltime position in journalism - copyeditor/editorial desk roles commensurate with my experience. I bring my skills of communication, writing and editing, working knowledge of technology and digital platforms. In addition to an organised way of doing my work. My professional journey began as a trainee on Mira Nair's The Namesake film production unit and intern in The Statesman newspaper, followed by fulltime desk roles in The Telegraph and Pune Mirror, Times Group newspapers. I come with work experience in print journalism, writing, editing and desk roles. Handled newspaper desk operations - page making on Quark, content layout, image selection, content planning, ideating, pitching and writing stories, sourcing resources, managing PR agencies, monitoring news agencies for breaking news, follow-ups, etc. I am a postgraduate in Journalism, Media Management and Sociology with interest in areas like society, religion philosophy, gender, culture, etc. I have strong written and verbal communication skills with proven capability of delivering presentations, lectures and coordination with clarity and fluency. I have proven experience in writing and editing articles, papers, content, etc for both offline and online formats. As a Freelance Journalist, writer. My assignments include writing informative articles for GyanVitaranam, a teens and youth magazine; content writing for blogs, social media, press notes, formal and academic writing; editing thesis of Indian universities research candidates. I have delivered speeches, presented my papers in seminars and workshop in the area of sociology, gender, culture and history. With a brief experience as teaching faculty Journalism, Media Studies have developed and executed classroom sessions for UG/PG level. Looking for relevant editorial role in print media. Always willing to learn new methods and develop. I enjoy work and make best efforts in any work I do. I am not shy of work pressure and challenges. However, avoid unprofessional ways at workplace - keep my personal and professional separate. It will be my endeavour to maintain and contribute towards value addition of the esteemed organisation’s quality and growth while delivering my best. My attempt is in maintaining a professional, well-coordinated and humane approach at workplace with diverse people and talents. Thanks for sparing time and reading my full bio. Do connect if you find my profile worthy!
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Company Info
Freelance
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States