Niru Anya

Founded and leads qlix, a direct-to-consumer accessories brand designing premium interchangeable frame cases for Apple AirPods Max, manufactured in South Korea. Secured a registered U.S. trademark, an issued U.S. design patent, and a pending utility patent.

Built a TikTok content platform to 60,000+ followers, producing gaming, monologue/storytelling, photography, and travel content. Manages end-to-end content production and livestreams regularly across TikTok LIVE, Twitch, and YouTube.

Screened calls for DJs and producers, registered new members, escorted guest artists, identified radio outages, and organized the Morning Becomes Eclectic photo archive.

Worked as a production assistant on cold open segments and remote shoots; helped manage Late Show social media content. Researched and pitched potential guests to segment producers.

Assisted with day-to-day operation of the production office and worked on set as needed. Created call sheets, ran deliveries, assisted wardrobe personnel, and catalogued props and equipment.

Conducted research for monologue writers, explored potential guest artists, tracked residuals, and assisted with third-party licensing. PA'd for The Tonight Show Field Team and tracked the show's impact on music sales.

Researched and pitched original primetime documentary ideas to senior producers and the VP of Long Form Programming. Assisted producers with research, fact-checking, and graphics requests; conducted pre-interviews and logged footage.

Edited footage for the Skylight documentary series Dictator in the Dock; created English- and Spanish-language trailers. Prepared documentary packages for online streaming and purchase.

Copyedited and formatted weekly newsletters, compiled biographies of visiting artists, and secured accommodations for guest speakers. Researched target audiences and managed equipment orders and contact lists.

Served as the voice of the Lyft mobile ride-sharing app on college campuses in the Houston community. Worked directly with the Lyft marketing team to acquire new users and identify partnership opportunities.

Served as an audiovisual assistant for SXSW Interactive panels, working directly with panelists and festival attendees to guarantee successful presentation and live streaming. Ensured timely communication between trade show exhibitors and SXSW staff.

Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from Columbia University, with Dean's List recognition.

Acting Conservatory Program at the British American Dramatic Academy, held at Magdalen College, Oxford University, with training from Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art practitioners.