Nitish Ramanujam

Nitish Ramanujam Editor @ Top Performance magazine and Social Media Manager @ Bikers Cafe UAE- Summary Look forward to pursuing fresh challenges in the media industry, and seeking to push the boundaries of exciting and innovative journalism. First love has and always will be anything automotive, but open to other interesting profiles. Currently employed as Editor for Top Performance magazine and Social Media Manager for Bikers Cafe UAE. • Journalist and editor with 10 years' experience in print and online media, focusing on the automotive segment • Social media expert. Skilled in managing and developing content for varied social media platforms including Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and more • Effective in constructing blogs with quality, SEO-optimized content • Proven aptitude to create and develop successful and creative magazines on time and within budget • Experienced in producing content catering to diverse audiences and focusing on different facets of an industry • Experienced in magazine production, including Adobe InDesign and QuarkXPress page layout • Skilled in technical writing, sub-editing and proofreading • Editorial photographer with competent image manipulation skills • Ability to work with, and manage, successful teams Experience Editor & Social Media Manager at Top Performance / Bikers Cafe UAE January 2008 - Present (8 years 10 months) • Planning the editorial calendar and overseeing daily activities and duties • Test drive analysis and reviews of new vehicles in the regional and international markets • Source and feature modified cars from the region and abroad • Oversee social media activities • Cover new launches, motor shows and motor sport activities • Editorial photography and image manipulation • Manage popular regional motorcycle lifestyle blog - www.bikerscafe.com/blog - by creating engaging and SEO-optimized content • Content development and social media management for Bikers Cafe on Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest and more Page1 Assistant Editor at Car Xpress magazine, Kalimat Group Intl October 2006 - January 2008 (1 year 4 months) Monthly coffee table magazine laying emphasis on design, layout, photography and succinct content. Contributing editor to sister publications, including a travel and yachting magazine. Technology Analyst at Living Digital magazine, CyberMedia January 2006 - September 2006 (9 months) Analyse current industry trends and review the latest consumer electronic products. Correspondent at The Auto Magazine, Reliant Media December 2004 - January 2006 (1 year 2 months) Focused primarily on the rapidly expanding Indian automotive industry, evaluating new models and helping readers arrive at an objective conclusion. Web Content Developer at FuturZoft Technologies March 2001 - May 2002 (1 year 3 months) Publications Bikers Cafe Blog Authors: Nitish Ramanujam Popular motorcycle and lifestyle blog based in the UAE. Languages English Hindi Malayalam Tamil Skills & Expertise Editorial Photography Freelance Writing Magazines Editing Content Development Journalism Web Content Publications Writing Copywriting Blogging Page2 Proofreading Content Strategy Books Online Publishing Social Media Publishing Copy Editing Press Releases Management Content Management Feature Articles Media Relations Newspapers Storytelling News Writing New Media Online Journalism Newsletters Publicity Digital Media Content Writing Creative Writing Facebook Marketing Google+ Instagram Education Rai University Bachelor in Journalism & Mass Communication, 2000 - 2003 EDEXCEL Edexcel Higher National Diploma, Media (Journalism), 2000 - 2002 Senior School Education from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (CBSE) Bachelor, Journalism & Mass Communication, 1992 - 1996 Page3 Nitish Ramanujam Editor @ Top Performance magazine and Social Media Manager @ Bikers Cafe UAE- Contact Nitish on LinkedIn Page4