Arpita Agarwal

 Arpita Agarwal E-Mail:- Mobile: - Spreading the magic of communication Academic Credentials PG Diploma in Mass Communication Bhavan’s Ashutosh College of Communication and Management, Kolkata, W.B,- BA Hons in English Shri Shikshayatan College, Calcutta University, Kolkata, W.B,- TV News Reading and Anchoring Bhawanipur Gujarati Education Society, Kolkata Employment Scan Apr 2011-till dateFreelancer in translation, voice-overs & dubbing and content writing Dec 2008-Feb 2011 94.3 Radio One, Radio Mid-Day West India Ltd, Mid-Day Group Jun 2007-Dec 2008 104.8 Meow FM (Ishq FM), Radio Today Broadcasting Ltd, India Today Group May 2006-Jun- Power FM and 106.2 Aamar FM. Airtime Marketing & Sales India Ltd Nov 2004-May 2006 Tata Metaliks Ltd, Tata Group Career Highlights Freelancer Work Profile: As a Voice-over and Dubbing artist – Videos for YouTube channel Hello Health – Hindi, children’s audio books for Android application and web (www.storytruck.com) 100 books in Hindi and 47 in Bengali), TV shows Getaway, Kitchen Nightmares (Fox Traveller channel – Bengali), TV commercials (Raga Interiors, B C Sen Jewellers, www.olx.in, Chandan’s Interiors, Supreme Furniture), radio commercials (Tata Pipes), advertising storyboards (Keo Karpin), corporate films (Tata Steel), e-learning courses (Reliance Salt), IVR menu (Exide Batteries, Ashok Leyland, BSNL, MTS, Radio One), OBDs (BSNL, Aircel, Uninor, MTS, Vodafone), promotional audio films (NHR), TV Documentaries (UGC programs), information kiosks (Victoria Memorial), dubbed in Hindi for the leading lady of the Bengali film Nirbhaya, and many more As a Translator – online educational videos (www.dotsub.com), online user portals (medical, sales, security, driver training domains), documentary film scripts for Palamu, Jalpaiguri, Chakuliya, Godda Campa, Netarhat (directed by documentary filmmaker Amit Mukhopadhyay) e-learning content (BFSI, education, travel, training domains), information kiosks (Indian Museum), newsletters (Tata Metaliks Ltd, Aludecor Laminates), commercials (Magma Gold Loan), scripts (Genome of Neotia Hospital, UCO Bank, Concast, Prism Group of Companies, Peerless, Shapoorji Pallonji Ltd), powerpoint presentations (Asian Paints) As a Content writer – Web content, blogs and articles (travel, food, education, training, decor websites), AV films (Tata Tiscon), communication like mailers and brochures (India International Tea Convention 2012) As a Transcriptionist-Translator – Bollywood film dialogues (Wake Up Sid, Dhoondhte Reh Jaoge, Kisaan, Mumbai Meri Jaan, Dhobi Ghat), research-based interviews for clients (medical, product-based) As a Content Editor – Medical quarterly magazine Innohealth Associations with: Language Services Aspiring Minds Researchandwrite.com Mydesignpays Storytruck.com Skyndersoft SEO Reflexions Digital Pvt Ltd Global Voices (Scotland) World Writers (now, TAG Europe) Heyy Translation eCeltic SEO Various other private studios, agencies and linguists Languages: Hindi (Voice-overs, Translation) English (Voice-overs, Translation) Bengali (Voice-overs) 94.3 FM Radio One, Kolkata Radio Mid-day West India Ltd, Mid-day Group Job title: Assistant Manager – Programming Work Profile: As a Music Manager – Managing the music log on daily basis and for special days; maintaining & refreshing the music library and database; managing the log for rest of the linker elements like tags, interview bytes, promos etc.; doing music analysis for internal requirements and competition monitoring; coordinating with the various music companies for the latest music releases and star interviews As a Producer – Assisting in the breakfast show and the drive show; conceptualising for the various show segments, new shows and station features; ideating for various events and special day celebrations; preparing weekly programming reports and programming plans; assisting in production and research work for special shows; handling execution plan for gifts and maintaining the database As a Client Solutions Executive – Coordinating with the sales team for client need analysis; coordinating with the jocks for all national and local sales activities; conceptualising for various client-led activities (local and national); scripting for client-led promos and commercials; accompanying and coordinating with the sales team for client meetings; assisting in production As a Radio Jockey – Done on-air show as MJ Cherrie on Sundays (Funday Fataafat 11am-2pm); filled up for the late night show as and when required (Mondays-Saturdays 8pm-12midnight); did client-sponsored activities for Ganesh and Presto; did celebrity birthday special shows and special days; done the late night show “With Love from Russia” (Mondays-Sundays 12midnight-2am) and coordinated with the concerned team for the same (national broadcast of the same for a week) Lending voice for commercials and promos 104.8 Meow FM, Kolkata Radio Today Broadcasting Ltd, India Today Group Job title: Copywriter Work Profile: Conceptualizing and writing commercials and activity pointers as per sales activities Conceptualizing and writing scripts for show promos, station promos, show features, station sparklers and segments Ideating for various events and celebrations and assisting in production and research work for the same Lending voice for commercials and promos Coordinating with the sales team for client need analysis and monitoring the outdoor broadcast activities, crossovers, host mentions for client associations Handling execution plan of gifts and gift vouchers and monitoring the same Done the basic research and programming assistance during the pre-launch period of the station Initiated the breakfast segment (Jhatpat Nashta) for the morning show – scripting and recording for daily broadcast Handled renowned local and national clients like Ganesh, NSHM, Vodafone, Steeljunction, Senco Gold, ETV Bangla, LG, Dabur, Austrian Airlines, Vaseline Aloe Fresh, Indian Gem & Jewellery and many more 107.8 Power FM & 106.2 Aamar FM, Kolkata Airtime Marketing & Sales India, Radio Sales Network Job title: Copywriter Work Profile: Conceptualising and writing scripts for commercials, station promos and RJ mentions for on-air broadcast Lending voice and assisting in production Coordinating with the sales team and clients Coordinating with the traffic and scheduling department for booking of the approved commercials Handled renowned local and national clients / campaigns like Ganesh, Baidyanath, Surf Excel, South City Garden, Tata Indicom, The Park Hotels, Senco Gold, Merlin, Chlor-Mint and many more Tata Metaliks Ltd, Kolkata Job title: Executive Assistant Work Profile: Assisting in all jobs related to Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Communication and Social Responsibility Convening the Community Development Committee of the Company Assisting in general office administration Internship: 93.5 Red FM Research work for celebrity special programs Content writing for festive briefs, sports updates, soaps and serials’ updates for on-air broadcast Writing, editing and voicing ads for on-air broadcast Other Professional Experience: Participated in “Indplas 2006” on behalf of M/s Poly Packaging and assisted in preparing their corporate brochures and leaflets Extra-Curricular Activities: Organised various seminars and cultural events in school and college Actively participated as a Head Girl, Student representative for school magazine’s editorial board, class representative Completed Diploma in Painting with 1st Division Achievements and Awards: Various awards for academic excellence Various prizes in creative writing, folk dance and painting Personal Details Address: Srijan Midlands, Block 15, 83 Jessore Road, Madhyamgram, Kolkata 700132 Date of Birth: 12th Jul, 1983 Father’s Name: Amar Nath Mahipal Husband’s Name: Praveen Agarwal