RAGHAVENDRA RAO, G.S.
# 301, RV Akanksha Apartments,
St.No.13, Behind St.Anns’ High School,
Tarnaka,
SECUNDERABAD – 500 017(Telangana)
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Job Objective
To take up writing and delivering campaigns that could support the social media presence of companies or institutions.
Prime Areas of Work
Health blogs, Technology-oriented articles and Business write-ups
IT Website copy
Social Media Post writing
Marketing collaterals viz., Ad copy, Body text, and Captions
Press Release Writing
Editorial/News Articles/Features Editing
Exclusive Work Accomplishments
Elevated jaded-looking Websites.
Managed brochure work and prepared product and web-hosting reviews.
Edited academic text books, researcher-oriented articles and case studies.
Handled technical documentation work such as operational, instructional, and maintenance manuals.
Academic Achievements
Actively assisted ‘In-house Journal’ (Alpha) to publish the editorial '”Wither Indo-Pak Relations” as a Journalism Student.
Employment Background:
Digital Catalyst, Hyderabad Jan 02,2018-March 20,2018
Sr. Content Writer (Contract Basis)
Generated massive brand awareness through advt and text social media posts.
Developed informative blog posts, health videos, and health articles to enhance brand presence across all digital marketing campaigns.
Wrote product descriptions.
Boosted the online presence of clients through crafting fresh and persuasive web site content.
Hans India English Daily, Hyderabad Dec 01, 2015–March 02, 2017
Sub Editor
Rephrased news reports and stories written by reporters or features writers, to remove spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
Prepared photo captions.
Wrote headlines that capture the essence of the story.
Liaised with reporters to verify facts and doubts.
OMICS International, Hyderabad May 2, 2013 –July 11, 2015
Scientific Content Writer-cum-Content Editor
Acquired scientific communication material and knowledge-based articles for a variety of scientific journals.
Researched and composed external communication materials like the day-to-day press releases, crisis press releases for publications as needed.
Reviewed and edited group journals for an audience of biomedical research scientists and online subscribers.
Prepared content for blogs and blog summaries and made updates to blogs.
Developed impactful slogans.
Prepared other communication material based on the proceedings of the meetings.
Performed other assigned work tasks such as writing the autobiography of MD and copyediting the author-anchored book.
Work Accomplishments: Bolstered the quality standards of the company through writing and editing a variety of communication materials that included press releases, press notes, and articles, short summaries, captions, book editing review.
Janrise Advertising Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad April 09, 2012 – Apr 30, 2013
Copy Writer
Involved in creating rock-solid slogans, catchphrases and persuasive text for construction companies, mobile companies and for printed adverts and leaflets.
Wrote product descriptions and articles on a variety of verticals.
Amended, revised or redeveloped adverts or campaigns in response to feedback from the creative director, account team or clients.
Proofread copy to check spelling and grammar.
Zeal Ventures, Hyderabad 23rd May, 2011 – 05th Mar, 2012
Content Writer
Compiled original, powerful SEO content for digital space.
Analysed available content and identifying the content gaps.
Filled content gaps through online research.
Prepared web hosting reviews.
Crafted attractive taglines.
ObjectOne Information Systems Ltd., Hyderabad Apr 01, 2010 – Mar 31, 2011
Content Editor-cum-Content Writer
Researched facts and produced thoughtful articles on key political developments.
Worked effectively with contributors to check content for accuracy and ensured that it complies with copyright and privacy regulations.
Encouraged contributors to supply new content to keep the website fresh for returning visitors.
Responsible for the selection of news that goes into the web pages.
Encouraged feedback by providing the means for the visitors to post comments.
Fed Uni, ICFAI University Group, Hyderabad Apr 20, 2006–Mar 31, 2010
Language Editor
Responsible for improving the readability of college text books, case studies, law journals & features.
Edited SLMS (Self-Learning Materials) developed in different modules.
Evaluated researchers-contributed articles for publication in journals.
New Vision Publications (Pvt) Limited, Hyderabad March 12, 2001 – Feb 20, 2006
Editorial Writer-cum-Sub Editor
Responsible for creating day-to-day editorial content for magazines.
Reviewed contributors’ news articles for clarity and consistency.
Worked in close coordination with the subscription team for driving sales.
Special Interests
Authored first-rate articles and newsletters pertaining to the national and international political scenario.
Academic Background
M.A. (Public Personnel Management) from Osmania University, Hyderabad, 1995.
B.A. (Maths, Statistics & Economics) from Osmania University, Hyderabad, 1990.
Acquired Certificate Courses
Short-term Certificate Course in ‘Technical Writing’ from “TechTotal Soft Systems Private Limited”, Hyderabad, 2008.
Post Graduate Diploma in ‘Journalism & Mass Communication’ from “The Bhavan's Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication & Management”, Hyderabad, 1998.
Typing with 55 W.P.M.
Personal Details:
Date of Birth :-
Marital Status: Single
Passport No. & Validity Information H-;- to-
US Visa validity: Nov 2016-Oct2026
