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monika nanda

@monikananda

I build corporate narratives, crisis response, and audience growth across national institutions, global companies, and broadcast media.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead or advise communications teams where I can shape brand narratives, strengthen reputation, guide leaders through high-stakes moments, and build measurable PR, digital, and stakeholder engagement outcomes.

I've built communications functions, organisational narratives, and measurable brand impact across NSDC, Magic EdTech, Times Network, History TV18, Times Internet, Network18, and Zee News.

At NSDC, I led a 16-member communications team and a ₹20 Cr+ budget across PR, digital, internal communications, stakeholder engagement, crisis response, and agency management. I delivered 3X digital audience growth and a 30% organic follower increase, while building ORM infrastructure and social media governance frameworks.

At Magic EdTech, I developed an India-US communications strategy that increased earned media by 40%, while shaping CXO thought leadership and improving cross-departmental information flow by 30%. My media background also includes building branded content and original IP across Times Network’s 11 channels and directing more than 100 hours of premium AV programming at History TV18 and FYI TV18.

I'm equally comfortable advising leaders during high-visibility moments, writing executive messaging, coordinating international press, and telling stories on screen. As a former broadcast journalist, I’ve anchored more than 300 segments, produced and hosted 200+ food and travel episodes, and work fluently in English and Hindi.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Corporate Communications Consultant

Current

Self-Employed

Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Provided integrated communications strategy, brand narrative development, media relations counsel, and stakeholder engagement advisory to clients across corporate, development, and social impact sectors. Built and advised on AI-enabled communications workflows using Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok.

Communications Strategy Brand Narrative Media Relations Stakeholder Engagement AI Workflows Claude ChatGpt Gemini Grok

GM, Marketing & Communications

NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation)

Nov 2023 - Aug 2025 (1 year 9 months)

Built and led a 16-member communications team, developing and executing end-to-end communications strategy across PR, media, digital, internal communications, and stakeholder engagement. Delivered 3X digital audience growth and 30% organic follower increase, with recognition from the PMO.

Communications Strategy PR Media Relations Digital Marketing Internal Communications Stakeholder Engagement ORM Budget Management Crisis Communications Team Leadership

Associate Director, Corporate Communications

Magic EdTech

Aug 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Engineered India-US integrated communications strategy, driving 40% increase in earned media across two international markets. Authored keynote scripts and thought leadership for CXO-level leadership, and improved cross-departmental information flow by 30%.

Communications Strategy Earned Media Editorial Content Digital Campaigns Internal Communications Stakeholder Engagement

Senior Manager, Brand Solutions & IP Creation

Times Network

Jan 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 7 months)

Led end-to-end development of original content IPs and branded shows across 11 channels including TIMES NOW, ET NOW, and Zoom. Spearheaded the Brand Solutions engine, bridging commercial client requirements with editorial integrity.

Content Strategy Branded Content IP Creation Editorial Management Production Budgets

Senior Producer, Branded Content

History TV18 + FYI TV18

Sep 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Directed content strategy and production for 100+ hours of premium branded AV content, including food, travel, lifestyle, and cultural programming. Anchored and produced 200+ episodes of food and travel television.

Content Strategy AV Production Branded Content Food and Travel Programming Team Leadership Editorial Standards

Head, Digital Video Content

Times Internet Limited (Economic Times B2B)

May 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Led digital video and editorial strategy for ET's B2B verticals, including ET Realty and ET Auto Retail Forums. Doubled forum participation through targeted visual content strategy and data-driven editorial optimisation.

Editorial Strategy Content Curation Video Production Audience Growth

Journalist (Branded Content)

Network 18

Sep 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 8 months)

Conducted on-camera interviews with government leaders and CXOs across sectors. Delivered Hindi and English voiceovers for branded TV content, news stories, and corporate narratives.

Branded Content Journalism

Journalist — Anchor & Senior Producer

Zee News

May 2008 - Dec 2014 (6 years 7 months)

Authored, produced, and hosted 300+ broadcast segments across news, current affairs, lifestyle, food, and travel. Anchored and produced 200+ episodes of food and travel programming, and covered global summits in USA and Switzerland.

Broadcast Journalism Anchor Producer Food and Travel Programming