Richa Mahendru
@richamahendru
Omni-channel content strategist building audience-first communication systems that drive growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m a content strategist and communications professional with 12+ years of experience building audience-centric content ecosystems across digital platforms, campaigns, websites, mobile apps, social media, and brand communication. My work combines strategic thinking, storytelling, user experience, customer engagement, and operational execution to align brand objectives with audience growth and business outcomes.
Currently, I lead unified content and communication strategies across web and mobile to improve user engagement, onboarding experience, and messaging consistency. Previously, I drove end-to-end content and communications at ABG, including leading social media strategy that contributed to 3x audience growth, and strengthened SEO-aligned website storytelling and brand-led campaign communication across platforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Content Strategist
Motilal Oswal
Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Developed unified omnichannel content and communication strategies across web and mobile platforms to improve onboarding experience and engagement consistency. Partnered with software, UX, marketing, and operations to optimize onboarding journeys, in-app communication, and feature-adoption content while scaling workflows and governance for stakeholder alignment.
Content & Communications Lead
ABG
Jul 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 9 months)
Owned end-to-end content development and communication strategy across websites, app landing pages, newsletters, and digital campaigns. Led social media strategy and execution, contributing to 3x audience growth through storytelling, engagement optimization, and data-backed campaigns while improving lead generation through audience-focused messaging.
Content Manager (Education)
VIBGYOR Group of Schools & Hitachi – Johnson Controls
Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 (5 months)
Developed website and campaign content for educational institutions and enterprise communication initiatives. Created scripts and presentation/event communication for large-scale virtual events and coordinated social media and campaign delivery to maintain brand consistency.
Content Manager
Della Group
Jan 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Led content strategy for websites, social media, blogs, and digital communication with an SEO-aligned approach. Produced brand-led communication for campaigns, partnerships, ORM, newsletters, and thought leadership, supporting luxury brand positioning and improved audience engagement.
Senior Content Writer
Young India
Oct 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Created multi-format communication including newsletters, websites, mobile app content, social campaigns, brochures, PR communication, and event collateral. Conducted interviews and supported national-level editorial projects while managing conference communication and coordinating with PR agencies for amplification.
Content Writer
Acematiks
Aug 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 1 month)
Researched and developed content across education, lifestyle, technology, and marketing domains for web articles and marketing copy. Worked directly with clients to shape communication direction and adapt content to audience needs, strengthening storytelling and messaging capabilities.
Brand and Content Manager
Doolally
Jan 2017 - Oct 2017 (9 months)
Oversaw branding, marketing, and audience engagement initiatives across outlets, including planning and executing events and collaborative brand activities. Contributed to the Colaba outlet launch communication and built/optimized SEO, SEM, and social media strategies to improve brand visibility.
Advisor / Counsellor
Teach For India, AIESEC & CRY
Feb 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 10 months)
Supported social impact and community development initiatives focused on women’s empowerment and education, including public welfare awareness projects. Coordinated vision, communication, outreach, and stakeholder engagement across multiple programs through volunteer and advisory work.
Content Writer & Sales Rep
Sharptech
Mar 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 8 months)
Supported business growth and client acquisition by working with sales and marketing teams to pitch website, app, and content strategy solutions. Produced website and digital communication assets and helped implement SEO, SEM, and social media optimization to improve visibility and engagement while managing client relationships.
English Literature Intern
Academic Internship
Mar 2014 - Aug 2014 (5 months)
Assisted an English Literature professor with teaching support for ICSE 9th and 10th grade students. Created test papers, evaluated student performance, and supported classroom learning initiatives and educational content preparation.
Executive Manager
Laxmi International
Oct 2012 - Aug 2013 (10 months)
Managed client communication, relationship management, and shipment coordination while tracking operational processes. Supported contract creation and business coordination, identifying new opportunities and strengthening early customer success and stakeholder management capabilities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
K. C. College
Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Statistics
Completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Statistics at K. C. College.
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature at the University of Mumbai.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours) at IGNOU.
Douglas College
Diploma in Creative Writing, Creative Writing
Completed a Diploma in Creative Writing at Douglas College in Canada.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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