Prerna Dhote

A graduate in Gender, Media, and Culture from LSE, and 3 years of experience in media and feminist organizations, I specialize in using communication for change and gender advocacy.

Work Experience

Freelance Brand Representative, Lighthouse Studios, London (June 2023 – present)

• Executed immersive, promotional events for high-profile clients like Netflix, Prada and Chanel
• Represented Lighthouse at networking events, expanding client base and subscriptions
• Managed logistics at venues like Harrods and V&A, produced photographs and reels for Instagram

• Crafted educational stories on consent and sexual health for minority groups
• Assisted the Program Manager by managing data for annual workshops and virtual and in-person events
• Edited commissions from minority-community writers for the site and LinkedIn, supporting YP’s inclusive communication strategies

• Authored articles on contemporary books, films, news and global feminist themes
• Conducted research to create accessible feminist content for a diverse young readership
• Designed surveys and collated feedback to analyze evolving readerships

• Arranged meetings and managed weekly calendars for the Editorial team
• Authored news posts, newsletters and social media copy on LGBTQIA+ issues
• Devised communications strategy for partnerships with Tinder and influencers
• Producing promotional material for LinkedIn and X for community events

Comms Strategist, Centre for Gender & Politics South Asia (CGAP) Remote (September 2023 – March 2024)

• Boosted fundraiser subscriptions through strategic storytelling
• Produced newsletters on event announcements and call for papers
• Created podcast content on South Asian politics in trending and cutting-edge topics

• Produced an ad film addressing women’s sexual health issues
• Increased website engagement by 20% through ethical approaches in communication
• Launched mobile clinics to conduct free HPV and STI tests in areas of physical labour to empower women with D&I initiatives

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) London, United Kingdom (2022 – 2023)

MSc. Gender, Media and Culture (Merit)

• Key Modules: Gender Representation in Media, Decolonizing Research Practices, Media Analysis
• Dissertation: Future of Queer Politics in News and Media (Distinction)

BA, English Literature (CGPA: 8.03/10)

• Key Modules: Creative Writing, Research and Analysis