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Khushbu Malik

@khushbumalik

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I build strategic communications, knowledge products, and campaigns for international development organizations.

Saudi Arabia

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead strategic communications, knowledge management, research, and digital campaigns that strengthen advocacy and create measurable impact, particularly in international development and public-sector work.

I've delivered communications, knowledge products, and advocacy support for UN Women and UNAIDS India, designing reports, briefs, case studies, success stories, and newsletter campaigns. My social content helped grow Instagram followers to 23.4K, while I supported HIV-response communication strategy and stakeholder partnerships.

At India’s Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, I created a 180+ infographic Digital Flipbook for General Elections 2024, supported Paris Olympics media planning, and developed ministerial briefing decks. I also contributed real-time analysis and reporting for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra across 36 States/UTs, 782 districts, and 21K urban locations.

My work spans knowledge management, research, editorial production, exhibition design, and digital content for PATH, Adani Digital Labs, India International Centre, Aptara, and Modwood. I'm also advancing my Arabic proficiency through a fully funded King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language scholarship.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Scholarship Recipient - Country Representative

King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language

Oct 2025 - Jul 2026 (9 months)

Awarded a prestigious global Arabic language program scholarship, studying with an international cohort to advance linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding. Achieved B1-level proficiency in Arabic and contributed to intercultural dialogue aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

Arabic Intercultural Communication

Communications Officer

United Nations

Aug 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Designed communication materials for program verticals, led newsletter dissemination via Mailchimp, and contributed to event planning. Enhanced social media performance, growing Instagram followers to 23.4K, and developed communication strategies for UNAIDS India.

Social Communication Content Creation Mailchimp Social Media Management Event Planning Stakeholder Management Advocacy

Young Professional

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India

Nov 2023 - Aug 2024 (9 months)

Created digital flipbooks, covered Paris Olympics 2024, and developed data visualizations for ministerial briefings. Coordinated with agencies for nationwide campaign implementation and designed newsletters and a coffee table book.

Content Creation Data Visualization Media Planning Social Media Management Project Coordination Infographics

Consultant

PATH

May 2023 - Oct 2023 (5 months)

Conducted literature reviews and consultations to capture project strategies, and edited technical documents applying branding guidelines. Collaborated with stakeholders like WHO, USAID, and UNESCO on key projects.

Knowledge Management literature review Editing Stakeholder Engagement

Managing Editor

Adani Digital Labs

Jan 2023 - May 2023 (4 months)

Edited and optimized content through SEO, managed editorial tasks, and supervised publication schedules. Provided content support for the Adani One platform across various industries.

Editing Proofreading SEO Content Management Editorial Planning

Researcher

India International Centre

May 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)

Assisted in organizing an exhibition on cross-cultural experiences, collaborating with 20+ countries and drafting exhibition text. Created content for the SAMHiTA project and designed posters and booklets.

Research Exhibition Design Content Creation Video Editing Copy Editing Project Coordination

Copy Editor

Aptara

Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year)

Copy edited STEM and humanities journals for international publishers, ensuring adherence to specific formats and citation styles. Edited and proofread manuscripts to conform to publisher standards.

Copy Editing Proofreading MLA APA Academic Publishing

Content Strategist

Modwood

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Increased brand awareness through curated blog posts and managed social media channels. Monitored content performance and developed influencer marketing strategies.

Content Strategy Blogging Social Media Management SEO Analytics Influencer Marketing