Srinivas R.

PROFESSIONAL JOURNALIST WITH 15 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN PRINT AND NEW MEDIA I am a professional journalist with 20 years of all-round experience in print and new media. Currently working for Sterling Publish Group of UK in Hyderabad, India, as a copy editor, I can write on a variety of subjects for global audiences. Equally skillful copy editor, I turn in a clean copy on time every time. Career Focus: Media & Communication Education, Training, & Research Education: Master of Communication & Journalism (MCJ)from Osmania University, Hyderabad, India MA in Philosophy LL B BA (Economics, Public Admn. & Pol. Science) Kakatiya University, Warangal, India Certification in Written English: Latest Score 3.43 (72%) [login to view URL] Willingness to Relocate: Any Location Travel Preference: Light Travel Employment History: Jan.2005-current SPG Media, Hyderabad (Editorial back office of SPG Media, Plc, UK) Copy Editor - Job involves writing reviews on technology projects, editing and editorial coordination Jan. 2002-Dec. 2004 Indian Express Newspapers (Bombay) Group, Associate Editor - Writing for Express Computer; Writing and editing for business publications Jan. 1999- Dec. 2001 Space Media Network - News Editor - Editing news and other content on politics and current affairs Oct. 1991-Dec. 1998 Deccan Chronicle Reporter / Sub-Editor - Covering politics, general beats and investigative reporting Aug.1988-Sept. 1991 Newstoday - Reporter /Sub-Editor - Covering politics, government and general assignments General Skills: -Excellent writing and editing skills; Command over grammar and mechanics -Ability to understand diverse subjects with in proper perspective -Working knowledge of Quark XPress, HTML, MS-Office -Good understanding of local, national and international affairs