Writing
Kashish Bhatkar
Student
Edwardsville,IL
Summary
Talented, professional, good at multitasking, organizational verbal and written communication skills. Expertise in creating/ writing content on diverse topics.
Eager to apply acquired skills and knowledge in a professional setting where I can contribute towards innovative media projects and continue to grow as a content creator. I am excited to explore opportunities that allow me to leverage my creativity and passion for storytelling.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwarsville
Edwardsville, Illinois
01.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with faculty on a research project analyzing gender representation and audience engagement in media.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews and translated complex research into clear, structured written insights.
- Analyzed qualitative data to support research-driven narratives and academic reporting.
- Produced organized research documentation and reports to support project development and presentation.
Content Writer Intern
Times Group
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Researched and wrote news stories, articles and reviews for online publications.
- Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
- Crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
- Formatted content to adhere to industry-specific style guides.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
Content Head
BeyondMeds Foundation Mumbai
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed content distribution to online channels and social media platforms.
- Maintained content marketing calendar to schedule creation and delivery deadlines.
- Directed content of website by gathering information and integrating data from other departments.
- Approved, reviewed and edited content flowing to website.
- Conducted regular content audits to identify gaps and redundancies of content.
- Led team of copywriters and content writers to oversee results of job performance.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments and deadlines.
- Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilson College
Mumbai, IndiaBachelor of Arts - Bachelors in Multimedia And Communications
Vidyalankar School of Information Technology
Mumbai, India04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors in Mass Communication/ Media Studies
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville
Illinois, USA05.2026
Skills
Copywriting and editing
Team collaboration
Planning and coordination
Strategic content planning
Content editing
Creative writing
Proofreading
Proficient in Microsoft Word
Peer-to-peer work
Editing and review
Self-publishing experience
Unique content creation
Interests
Reading
Dancing
Cooking
Public Speaking
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Marathi
Advanced
Konkani
Upper intermediate
French
Beginner
Accomplishments
- Written and directed a short film as part of academic coursework, demonstrating storytelling and scriptwriting skills.
- Anchored two college events, showcasing strong public speaking and audience engagement abilities.
- Volunteered as a content writer for Maadhyam (college media fest), contributing to event promotion and communication materials.
- Developed a full brand and product concept, including marketing strategy and advertisement script, as part of coursework.
- Wrote a long-form literary journalism piece focused on narrative storytelling and audience engagement.
- Led content initiatives for a nonprofit organization, supervising a team of 10 volunteers and managing communication efforts.
- DELF French Certification (Level 1).
- Actively participated in extracurricular and cultural activities throughout school, contributing to teamwork and leadership development.
Poetry
https://www.instagram.com/kash_writes?igsh=MXNmczRzY3ZyZWNweQ==
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Southern Illinois University Edwarsville
01.2026 - Current
Content Writer Intern
Times Group
01.2023 - 05.2023
Content Head
BeyondMeds Foundation Mumbai
03.2021 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Wilson College
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors in Multimedia And Communications
Vidyalankar School of Information Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelors in Mass Communication/ Media Studies
Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville