Hardeep Singh Bhakal

A communications professional passionate about the intersection of public policy, governance, and strategic storytelling. Experienced in translating complex ideas into compelling narratives, fostering stakeholder engagement, and supporting impactful communication initiatives across government, academia, and public-sector environments. Driven by a commitment to clear communication, informed public discourse, and citizen-centric engagement that strengthens trust, awareness, and collaboration.

Strategic Communications & Digital Narrative Consultant - Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India - New Delhi

(2026-02)

Supporting strategic communication and digital engagement initiatives for the Hon'ble Minister of Information and Broadcasting through media intelligence, narrative development, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

• Monitor social media, digital platforms, and media coverage to surface emerging narratives, stakeholder sentiment, and communication opportunities.
• Prepare daily / weekly / issue-based communication intelligence reports and leadership briefs for senior decision-makers.
• Develop strategic narratives and key messaging aligned with ministerial priorities, flagship railway initiatives, and public policy objectives.
• Draft social media content, talking points, briefing notes, and stakeholder-facing materials.
• Provide rapid-response communication support via fact sheets, issue briefs, and media inputs.
• Track communication performance and engagement trends to strengthen outreach and visibility.

Young Professional – Communication & Media - Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India - New Delhi

(2024-06 - 2026-02)

Supporting government communication priorities through strategic content development, digital engagement, stakeholder communication, media coordination, and narrative management across multiple platforms.

• Developed strategic communication plans, executive presentations, leadership messages, and awareness campaign content supporting flagship government initiatives.
• Drafted briefing notes, background papers, concept notes, talking points, FAQs, reports, and media content for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Translated policy initiatives and flagship programmes into clear, audience-centric narratives across digital, media, and stakeholder channels.
• Led strategic planning and management of the Ministry's digital platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram) aligned with communication and public engagement objectives.
• Developed messaging frameworks, communication toolkits, content calendars, and stakeholder assets ensuring consistency across campaigns and channels.
• Spearheaded digital campaigns for national initiatives, contributing to 1+ billion cumulative views via targeted content strategies and platform optimization.
• Coordinated with government departments, media organisations, industry representatives, international delegates, and senior leadership teams to ensure communication alignment.
• Delivered rapid-response materials, clarification notes, media briefs, and stakeholder advisories during high-attention events; supported fact-checking during Operation Sindoor to counter misinformation.
• Monitored media coverage, digital discourse, audience sentiment, and campaign performance to inform evidence-based communication strategies.

Assistant Professor – Communication Strategy & Learning Development - Jagannath International Management School (JIMS) - New Delhi

(2023-08 - 2024-06)

Led teaching, curriculum development, and communication initiatives across Advertising, Public Relations, Media Planning, and Integrated Marketing Communications while contributing to academic publications and industry collaborations.

• Led teaching across Advertising, Public Relations, Media Planning, and Integrated Marketing Communications.
• Designed learning modules, case studies, presentations, and assessment frameworks.
• Developed research papers, publications, newsletters, presentations, and stakeholder communication materials.
• Coordinated conferences, seminars, workshops, outreach campaigns, guest lectures, and industry engagement programmes.

Assistant Professor – Communication Strategy & Learning Development - Lingaya's Lalita Devi Institute of Management & Sciences (LLDIMS) - New Delhi

(2021-09 - 2023-07)

Contributed to academic excellence, research initiatives, and stakeholder engagement through curriculum development, knowledge creation, and industry collaboration.

• Conducted teaching activities across communication and media disciplines with focus on analytical thinking and industry readiness.
• Guided student research projects, presentations, and academic activities.
• Authored and co-authored research papers, book chapters, case studies, and conference publications.

Assistant Professor – Communication Strategy & Learning Development - Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies - New Delhi

(2021-01 - 2021-09)

• Delivered online and hybrid instruction in communication and media subjects during COVID-19; developed digital learning content, presentations, and case studies.
• Coordinated virtual industry sessions, webinars, and workshops; mentored students on academic projects and skill-development activities.

Master's - Advertising & Public Relations - Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Evam Sanchar Vishwavidyalaya (2018-07 - 2020-07) Bhopal

Bachelor's - Journalism & Mass Communication - Delhi Metropolitan Education (2015-08 - 2018-08) Noida