Srishti Mehra
Mumbai
Summary
I am an experienced media professional with 8+ years of experience in both broadcast and digital media, with a background in production, editorial strategy and dissemination. In my current role, I am involved in the expansion of a women-run grassroots media network and I hope to continue contributing to the growth and fortification of independent newsrooms in the global south. I have also spent two years working in the development sector, particularly in education and building nuanced understanding of its gender dynamics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outreach & Communications Co-Lead
Khabar Lahariya
06.2021 - Current
- Lead editorial and outreach media partnerships across all verticals of Khabar Lahariya
- Editor of Khabar Lahariya’s English subscription product, KL Hatke, steering its product, revenue and content strategies
- Drafting proposals and grant applications on behalf of the organisation for research projects, stories, workshops, toolkits and expansion opportunities
- Coordinate external media interviews, events, and press releases
- Oversee the overall communication, social media strategy and track impact
- Collaborate with editors, writers, and graphic designers to facilitate content partnerships
- Member of the Editorial Board at Khabar Lahariya.
Program Associate
Naz Foundation
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Worked across the verticals of outreach, program development, partnerships and impact assessment of Naz's financial literacy and economic empowerment program for adolescent girls and young women.
Fellow
Teach for India
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Taught English and Social Science to Grade 9 and 10 students
- Conducted training workshops for school staff on effective pedagogy
- Successfully fundraised for school infrastructure and community center
- Managed stakeholder relationships with corporate partners for CSR initiatives.
Producer
ScoopWhoop Media
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Led research and concept development
- Made production budgets and oversaw recces
- Directed short documentaries and animation explainers
- Assisted with camera on shoots
- Post-production supervision.
Associate Producer
NDTV 24x7
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Conducted in-depth research and led production of reports on health, education, agriculture and gender rights
- Analysed & interpreted government data for on-air graphics
- Interviewed top Government officials, politicians, diplomats, experts and activists
- Independently produced a news segment on art and culture.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma In Communication for Development -
Xavier Institute Of Communications
Mumbai, Maharashtra06.2017
Bachelor of Mass Media in Journalism -
Mumbai University
06.2014
Skills
- Editing & Writing
- Strategic Planning
- Research & Development
- Product thinking
Websites
Certification
- Teach For All : Global Girls' Education Fellowship, 05/2019, 04/2020
- Introduction to Public Policy, Centre for Civil Society
- Teaching Professionals' Olympiad, National Rank Holder
Volunteer Experience
Sambhaavnaa Institute of Public Policy and Politics, Volunteer, Himachal Pradesh
Timeline
Outreach & Communications Co-Lead
Khabar Lahariya
06.2021 - Current
Program Associate
Naz Foundation
09.2020 - 02.2021
Fellow
Teach for India
03.2018 - 03.2020
Producer
ScoopWhoop Media
12.2015 - 04.2017
Associate Producer
NDTV 24x7
04.2014 - 11.2015
Post Graduate Diploma In Communication for Development -
Xavier Institute Of Communications
Bachelor of Mass Media in Journalism -
Mumbai University
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