Identity1. As a senior journalist and mass communication specialist, I have coached/trained/mentored small and large teams of junior and senior writers, copy editors, journalists, and online content writers while working with top media brands.
2. I can teach you how to:
a) Write in English—from simple official letters to complex pages of analysis
b) To make a good impression while being interviewed or even taking an interview
c) Basics of creative writing, essay writing, online/digital journalism, copy editing, advertising, public relations, marketing management, and mass communication
My experience will help you:
3. Over the last more than 18 years, I have gathered experience in advertising, marketing, newspaper and magazine journalism, freelance writing, copy editing, copy writing, feature writing, news reporting, digital journalism, citizen journalism, online content creation, blogging, public relations, photo-journalism, communication management, and creative writing.
4. In the media, I have engaged with top management editors, journalists, public relations specialists, ad agency professionals, event managers, and marketing specialists.
6. I have worked with The Times of India, India Today Group, dpa (Deutsche Presse-Agentur or German Press Agency - world's fourth largest news agency), and merinews (India's largest online citizen journalism portal)—in various positions including feature writer, copy writer, assistant editor, national editorial coordinator, and editor.
6. Professionally, I have interacted and interviewed personalities such as Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Edward de Bono, Vishwanathan Anand, Wasim Akram, Arun Poorie, and many leaders in the fields of entertainment, business, politics, sports, art, technology, and also government and local officials.
7. Teaching style: I listen more than I teach, am never forceful, and try to make concepts useful and relevant. I can teach online and offline or through a combination of offline and online study.
