Corena Pereira

With over 8 years of experience as a Media Relations and Communication Professional in institutional communications journalism, public relations, strategic media outreach, and digital storytelling across higher education and media sectors. Skilled in press communication, crisis communication, content development, media coordination, institutional branding, and public engagement. Experienced in handling media relations across print, digital, electronic, and social media platforms while managing high-visibility communication initiatives and leadership communication.

Program Associate-I – Media Relations - Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN)

(2025-08)

• Independently managing media relations, press communication, institutional publicity, and event coverage.
• Drafting and publishing press releases for academic initiatives, research, collaborations, and institutional achievements.
• Developing bilingual and multilingual communication content in English, Hindi, and Gujarati for wider media reach.
• Writing institutional stories, feature articles, and communication content highlighting research and student achievements.
• Covering major initiatives including Bharat Innovates and AI Impact Summit 2026 (Regional).
• Preparing ministry-level communication documents, reports, and event summaries.
• Managing content development and coordination for the Institute Newsletter and Annual Report (2025–26).
• Coordinating media interactions, press conferences, interviews, and institutional briefings.
• Maintaining professional relationships with journalists across print, digital, and electronic media.
• Handling media queries and drafting official responses on behalf of institutional leadership.
• Supporting crisis communication and strategic media coordination during high-visibility situations.
• Ensuring editorial accuracy, fact-checking, and tone consistency across communication outputs.
• Developing press kits, media briefs, and communication dossiers for institutional events.
• Drafting official quotes, statements, and media responses for leadership communication.
• Achieving wide media coverage across national, regional, and digital platforms.
• Maintaining media tracking reports, news clippings, and "IITGN in News" documentation.
• Supporting digital storytelling across social media platforms, including reels and video narratives.

Copy Editor & Reporter - The Live Nagpur

(2023-11 - 2025-08)

• Reported, edited, and published news stories across digital platforms.
• Covered institutional, civic, cultural, and public-interest news stories.
• Ensured editorial accuracy, fact-checking, and content consistency.
• Managed content publishing and digital editorial coordination.

Manager – PR Department - Raisoni Group of Institutions, Nagpur

(2023-05 - 2023-10)

• Managed PR campaigns, media outreach, branding, and institutional communication.
• Coordinated press conferences, media coverage, and public engagement activities.
• Drafted and localized press releases in English, Hindi, and Marathi.
• Developed communication strategies and execution plans for institutional events.
• Managed vendor coordination and media liaison activities.
• Created press kits, media briefs, and communication dossiers.
• Coordinated social media campaigns and institutional promotions.
• Tracked media coverage and prepared clipping reports.
• Ensured brand consistency across communication platforms.
• Anchored institutional events under Raisoni Foundation.
• Managed stakeholder communication with management, faculty, and external partners.
• Coordinated 500+ events including Orange City Literature Festival (2019 & 2020) and Smart India Hackathon (2019 & 2020).
• Organized press conferences and maintained relations with education journalists and media editors.
• Conducted employee workshops focused on brand communication alignment.

Jr. Executive – Communication & Media Cell - Indian Institute of Management Nagpur

(2022-03 - 2023-04)

• Managed institutional communication, media coordination, and social media engagement.
• Developed communication content for institutional events and branding activities.
• Drafted press releases and official communication materials.
• Coordinated media coverage for institutional announcements and events.
• Created press kits, media briefs, and communication dossiers.
• Supported digital communication strategy and execution.
• Monitored media visibility and prepared coverage reports.

Assistant Public Relations Officer - Raisoni Group of Institutions

(2018-09 - 2022-02)

• Managed PR campaigns, press communication, and institutional branding initiatives.
• Coordinated 50+ press conferences for major institutional events.
• Managed 500+ institutional events including festivals, hackathons, seminars, and cultural programs.
• Drafted and circulated press releases aligned with institutional communication strategy.
• Liaised with national and regional media including PTI and electronic media.
• Coordinated cultural programs, talk shows, and educational events.
• Conducted interviews and managed celebrity interactions for digital platforms.
• Hosted major institutional events under SGR Knowledge Foundation and OCLF.
• Managed social media campaigns and event promotion strategies.
• Developed press kits, media briefs, and communication dossiers.
• Maintained strong relationships with journalists and media editors.

Public Relations Associate - Meghe Group of Institutions

(2017-09 - 2018-07)

• Drafted and disseminated press releases across media platforms.
• Supported communication planning, branding, and event coordination.
• Created content for magazines, websites, and institutional publications.
• Managed end-to-end event execution and communication support.
• Coordinated press conferences and media outreach activities.
• Developed communication materials including press kits and briefs.

Freelancer (Advertorial Assignments) - The Times of India, Nagpur

(2016 - 2016)

Assistant Director (Short Films) - Creat-E-Wiy Productions

(2016 - 2017)

Associate Director (Short Films) - S-6 Productions

(2018 - 2018)

W Pre-Primary Teacher - St. Joseph's Convent School, Nagpur

(2012 - 2014)

Front Office Executive - Ramnath City Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd.

(2011 - 2011)

Front Office Executive & Counselor - Chester Computer Institute

(2010 - 2011)

Receptionist - Colors Children's Hospital

(2010 - 2010)

MA - Masters in Mass Communication - Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj, Nagpur University (2017)

LLB - LLB (3 years course) - Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj, Nagpur University (2022)

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts - Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj, Nagpur University (2015)

HSC - Maharashtra State Board (2010)

SSC - Maharashtra State Board (2008)