GOPI KRISHNA BHAMIDIPATI

• Washington Semester in Global Engagement (WSGE)
• Courses completed (during Spring & Fall 2021)
• India's foreign policy
• Middle East Geopolitics

• Critical Geopolitics
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Peace and Conflict Resolution

• Research Interests/Topic – Strategic Autonomy and India's foreign policy towards the Middle East from 1992 to 2022
• Diligently working towards completing research dissertation in December 2024

• Used Meltwater Software to create and distribute press releases to media outlets
• Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage
• Monitored marketing content for quality, accuracy and impact
• Established and organized press conferences, exhibitions, conferences and visits
• Performed media relations - Conducted interviews, Q & A’s and presentations
• Launched Media Campaigns – Various promotional activities such as writing newsletters, e-flyers and media reports internally and externally
• Monitored media coverage on Social media and mainstream news channels
• Conduct relevant extensive market research for events and helped increase sales
• Established Quarterly Financial Reports using MS Excel and Google Workspace
• Established and communicated editorial and brand guidelines to communicators in INDEX Holding

• Covered many business and general interest stories, interviewed many personalities in UAE
• Key highlights included exclusive interview with Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah
• Presented news and produced many stories
• Confirmed veracity of at least 5 reports weekly and interviewed subjects to gather details
• Responded 24/7 to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency
• Managed all aspects of content production for digital properties
• Partnered with media executives to produce compelling stories
• Researched and produced daily news reports
• Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports
• Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with public
• Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories
• Interviewed guests on specific topics
• Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion
• Delivered local news and feature reports for Prime Time News programs
• Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage

• Content writing for Saudi based Travel Agency, Al Tayyar Travel Group
• News reader for Radio channels in UAE
• Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
• Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Wrote and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy and articles.
• Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
• Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
• Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
• Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
• Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.

• Presented world news headlines (General news, business and Sports)
• Anchored ‘Breaking News’ stories live on Radio with a special focus on stories related to India, Pakistan and Middle East Africa region
• Copy edited stories
• Voice over artist
• Guided producers and engineers in best story development practices and sound design concepts to encourage innovation in production technique.
• Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
• Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of Hum FM
• Interviewed guests on-air
• Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
• Reported on 8 state and local news stories for daily bulletin, covering politics, current events, sports, and more.
• Sought out stories by pursuing other news organizations information periodically and either assigned or wrote stories according to strict timelines.
• Delivered live unscripted breaking news and special event coverage to community.
• Crafted well-written news stories based on facts and edited content when time and space required it.

• Produced Prime Time National TV shows - Special and Current Affair programs
• Producer of ‘Special Report’ aired everyday at 9.30 PM
• Contributed stories for general news
• Gathered research material for many shows
• Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums
• Created and managed production schedules
• Adhered to network policies and legal standards
• Stepped in to handle additional tasks and duties during producer's absence
• Edited video, choosing appropriate shots matching perfectly with news stories
• Reviewed and cleared archival footage and music
• Pitched new ideas and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories
• Maintained documentation such as releases and riders
• Contributed towards editorial direction and content quality for each production
• Collaborated with other personnel to create top-notch newscast watched by viewers nationally
• Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments
• Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion
• Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of Star News network brand

Planning Governance and Globalization (PGG), Governance and International Affairs (GIA)

• Relevant Coursework Completed: Middle East Geopolitics, Critical Geopolitics, Qualitative Research Methods, Peace and Conflict Studies, Israeli Palestinian Conflict
• Received Full Scholarship and Funding