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Professional Summary

As a communications professional, I’ve witnessed the power of stories to inspire change, build trust, and shift systems. I am now looking to channel my skills toward creating global impact—where inclusive communication and purpose-led messaging meet action. My goal is to continue contributing to the progress of the SDGs with sincerity, creativity, and integrity.

Skills (comprehensive)

Communications Strategy  Social Media    Brand Identity  Web

Campaign Management    Digital marketing (paid & organic)

Graphic Design   Content Writing    Multimedia Production 

Editorial (print / digital)    Data & Analytics    Event Management  

Media Relations   Creative Concept   Revenue Generation  

Partnerships (Influencers)    Trainings & workshops  

9+ yrs @ Companies

November 2023 - Present

World Health Organisation (communications consultant - digital)

Founded in 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations agency dedicated to global health and safety. The Organization connects nations, partners and communities to promote health and serve the vulnerable. WHO works with its Member States to achieve the highest level of health for all people by pursuing universal health coverage.

September 2022 - Present

UNEP Secretariat (consultant: social media content strategy)

United Nations Environment Programme's Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity based in Montreal, Canada is a multilateral treaty. The Convention has three main goals: the conservation of biological diversity; the sustainable use of its components; and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.

August 2020 - Present

UNESCO MGIEP (communications officer)

The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is UNESCO’s category 1 Research Institute that focuses on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.7 towards education for building peaceful and sustainable societies across the world. Herein I am in charge of 360° social media management, performance marketing, production of digital assets and global partnerships with UN agencies and more. 

September 2019 - July 2020

ShareChat (pre sales manager)

Twitter funded ShareChat is a social app in 15 Indian vernacular languages, catering over 1.17 billion wireless network users of the country. With over 60 million monthly active users, the company is valued at $1 billion. Herein I took care of brand strategy and lead accounts for Coca Cola India, OYO, Snapdeal, Facebook, PepsiCo, Amazon to name a few. 

Jan 2018 - May 2019 

Creativa India (copywriter & social media executive)

The agency that shaped Penguin Random House India’s digital identity for over a decade - herein I was the account lead taking care of end-to-end processes of content and digital strategy for UNESCO MGIEP, Penguin Random House India and Film Companion to

name a few.

May 2016 - Jan 2018

Penguin Random House India (editorial assistant: commissioning, commercial)

India's largest trade publisher and home to the world's most famed authors, I worked here directly with the Executive Editor (commercial, commissioning) shaping her list, vetting manuscript submissions for publishing, took care of end-to-end process: structural edits, drafting for copyedits, cover briefs, digital plans, production assistance and getting the books published along with managing author care,  book launches and literary festivals. 

Nov 2015 - April 2016

Encyclopaedia Britannica (assistant editor: ELT)

An internationally renowned name in the field of publishing, I worked in the digital wing of K-12 books and carried out the responsibilities of assisting the Editorial Director, South Asia, working extensively on her list, editing, proofreading and conceptualising digital content, as well as taking care of authors and vendors. 

Education

2013-2015

University of Delhi 

Masters of Arts (English)   First Division

2010-2013

University of Delhi 

Bachelor of Arts (Honours - English)   First Division

Internships

Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 

Hachette Book Group

Editorial  Intern 

May 2014 - Jun 2014

Penguin Random House 

Editorial  Intern 

Looking forward to collaborating!

© 2020 by Mitali Chakraborty

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