Ramya Sree Koutam
Kaitaia,NTL
Summary
Working Journalist ready to leverage over seven years in the field gained in print, online, and broadcast media. Exceptional storyteller and interviewer with extensive experience in delivering captivating visual, written, and online pieces. Diligent on checking sources, verifying facts, and finding interesting angles of stories. Successful at creating unique pieces to weave compelling stories. Familiar with viral trends, breaking news responses, and how to capitalise on social media platforms to get stories out.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Real Estate News Writer
Real Estate Guru (Exodus Media)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
11.2021 - Current
- Written articles on news related to real estate trends in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Edit, proofread, and coordinate with the designer to bring out a reader-friendly weekly edition.
- Written over a hundred exclusive celebrity interviews about their dream home and stories. Some of the stories on illegal construction moved the Telangana state government promoting them to impose huge fines on those builders.
- Interviewed some of the biggies in the real estate sector of Hyderabad and penned down the same for www.regnews.in
Features Editor
Daily Pioneer (Ascendas Media Pvt Ltd)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
03.2019 - 02.2024
- Developed content strategies to ensure features met editorial standards and deadlines.
- Compiled research for feature articles, including interviews with subject matter experts.
- · As the Sunday Pioneer founder and editor, built magazine from scratch — from planning stories to creating layout. The magazine could generate 15% of company's revenue with its content and reach.
- Reviewed copy edits, fact-checked feature stories, and proofread print proofs before publication, along with social media and blog posts.
- Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines.
- Written over 4,000 exclusive articles, profiling many prominent personalities including pan-India celebrities, politicians, bureaucrats, while also writing on various topics including city events, health, lifestyle and more.
- Worked closely with graphic, photo and video teams to plan and produce compelling content.
Freelance Film Critic and News Writer
Pakkaanews.com
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Attended film festivals, screenings and premieres to review new motion pictures.
- Created content for social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram about upcoming films or movie-related topics.
- Participated in roundtable discussions with other professionals in the industry where films were discussed at length.
Senior Sub-Editor
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Reviewed and edited content to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency of style.
- Developed story ideas based on current events and news trends.
- Supervised a team of junior sub-editors in their workflows.
- Coordinated with designers to develop layouts that complemented written content.
- Responsible for curating content for Page 1, editing and proofreading them.
Education
Master of Arts - Mass Communications
Osmania University
Telangana, India,04-2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Osmania University
Telangana, India,04-2016
Skills
- Writing and editing
- Quark Express, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Canva
- Social media proficiency
- Research and fact-checking
- Story development
- SEO development
- Fact-checking expertise
- Brand messaging
- Wordpress
- Marketing Communications
- Campaign Management
- Media Buying
- Blogging
- Layout design
Accomplishments
● Felicitated by the state government of Telangana, India, for my relentless efforts in the field of journalism.
● Recipient of Hybiz Media Awards 2022 for Best Rural Story on Swades Foundation empowering one million rural Indian women and children every year.
● Recipient of Women Icon of the Year 2023 award by Women Achievers Forum.
● Have been one of the first few journalists from Asia to interview Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, right after winning the Miss Universe 2021 pageant.
● State-recognised, accredited journalist from Telangana, India.
Certification
● Completed the Reuters training course on Introduction to Digital Journalism.
● Volunteered with Freedom Hyderabad, managing their PR affairs including planning strategies, producing promotional articles and brochures.
● Volunteered with Blue Cross, an animal rescue shelter.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Telugu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Real Estate News Writer
Real Estate Guru (Exodus Media)
11.2021 - Current
Freelance Film Critic and News Writer
Pakkaanews.com
11.2021 - 09.2023
Features Editor
Daily Pioneer (Ascendas Media Pvt Ltd)
03.2019 - 02.2024
Senior Sub-Editor
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd
05.2017 - 03.2019
Master of Arts - Mass Communications
Osmania University
Bachelor of Arts -
Osmania University
● Completed the Reuters training course on Introduction to Digital Journalism.
● Volunteered with Freedom Hyderabad, managing their PR affairs including planning strategies, producing promotional articles and brochures.
● Volunteered with Blue Cross, an animal rescue shelter.
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