Ramisha Ali
Amsterdam,NH
Summary
Experienced communication specialist with a strong background in content creation, SEO writing, video production, and strategic communication. Expertise in data-driven storytelling, audience engagement, and multimedia distribution, seeking to enhance brand visibility and deliver impactful messaging for the organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelancer
Deutsche Welle, TRT World, The Independent
01.2022 - Current
- Authored features on social, political and international issues
- Created engaging digital content, driving audience engagement and enhancing public perception for International Outlets
- Produced engaging digital content and videos with 13K plus views, interviews, and on-camera reporting, in short/long form, for platforms including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
News Desk Intern
The Copenhagen Post and Arab News
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Wrote 50+ articles and social posts to enhance corporate visibility and engagement
- Conducted research to support 20+ investigative pieces, communications projects, and media outreach
- Developed content ideas for 5 national level campaigns.
News Correspondent
The Independent (Urdu Service)
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Produced high-quality 300+ articles and 200+ videos with views over 1 Million on diverse social, political, and business topics
- Managed media relations, conducted 50+ exclusive interviews, and created narratives that drove public engagement
- Drafted press releases, assertions, and Q&A documents, ensuring consistent and accurate messaging.
News Presenter and Producer
BOL News and GTV News Network
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Hosted and managed 3 current affairs shows, ensuring accurate and timely information dissemination
- Developed 50+ press releases to maintain and enhance the organization's general image
- Managed logistics for media events and coordinated with vendors and stakeholders
- Supported post-production processes for corporate video content.
Education
Master of Science - Masters in Journalism, Media And Globalisation
University of Amsterdam And Aarhus University
The Netherlands06.2024
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Press Releases
- Communication Strategies
- SEO Writing
- Data Analysis (Python and SPSS)
- G Suite
- Social media
- Video Editing
- MS Office
- WordPress
- Adobe Premiere Pro
Accomplishments
- Erasmus Mundus Journalism Masters Scholarship (09/2022 to 06/2024) Recipient of the exclusive full scholarship for the years 2022- 2024.
- Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism Fellowship Award by the University of Oxford (10/2020 to 04/2021) Published a research article titled “Preparing to pivot Pakistan’s shrinking news media to digital” on Reuters Institute’s website.
- Student Leaders Fellowship by the US Consulate (07/2016 to 08/2016) Selected among 5 undergraduate students from a highly populated city, Karachi. Actively participated in leadership skill-building activities, academic residency, and community service in the United States.
Languages
Dutch
Elementary
A2
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Volunteer Experience
- Programe Assistant, ECREA 2022, (19/10/22 to 22/10/22), Designed an effective internal communication strategy for the conference and interviewed 25+ distinguished professionals and academics for ECREA 2022's official podcast.
- Coordinator, Kumak Foundation, (05/01/19 to Present) Dedicated to collecting donations and providing essential rations to underprivileged families in Pakistan, while also organizing Ramadan/ Eid shopping experiences for children in need, spreading joy and relief during festive times.
Hobbies and Interests
- Swimming
- Book Clubs
- Shared Cooking
- Badminton
- Running
Timeline
News Desk Intern
The Copenhagen Post and Arab News
04.2023 - 11.2023
Freelancer
Deutsche Welle, TRT World, The Independent
01.2022 - Current
News Correspondent
The Independent (Urdu Service)
08.2019 - 08.2022
News Presenter and Producer
BOL News and GTV News Network
01.2017 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Masters in Journalism, Media And Globalisation
University of Amsterdam And Aarhus University
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