Jitandra Thakurr

UGC-NET qualified academician in Mass Communication & Journalism with approximately 5 years of teaching experience in higher education and 8+ years of industry experience across digital media production, graphic design, video editing, and digital marketing. Deliver theory and practical instruction in Adobe Creative Cloud workflows, multimedia production, advertising, and digital marketing, with a focus on industry-oriented pedagogy and emerging AI-assisted creative tools.

Visiting Faculty (Assistant Professor Level) at Institute of Integrated Programs and Studies (IIPS), Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (2025-01 – Present)

• Deliver lectures and practical sessions in Advertising, Public Relations, Graphic Design, and Digital Marketing.
• Mentor students in branding, visual communication, and media campaign development.

Visiting Faculty (Assistant Professor Level) at Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (2023-07 – Present)

• Conduct theory and practical sessions in multimedia production and media software applications.
• Train students in professional Adobe Creative Cloud workflows: graphic design, video editing, motion graphics, and post-production.

Online Faculty (Assistant Professor Level) at Mody University (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Designed and delivered online instruction in multimedia and creative software applications.
• Guided students in developing technical and creative competencies in media production.

Assistant Professor at Vishisht School of Management (2016-08 – 2018-08)

• Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Management, Marketing, and Computer Applications.
• Served as Public Relations In-charge for institutional communication; organized academic events and workshops.

Freelance Social Media & Digital Branding Consultant at Independent (2019-12 – 2024-12)

• Managed social media strategy, digital branding, and multimedia content production for multiple clients.
• Conducted audience engagement analysis and online presence optimization.

Video Producer at Career Lift EdTech (2019-02 – 2019-09)

• Produced explainer and promotional videos; developed storyboards, scripts, and visual concepts.
• Performed video editing, voice-over recording, and post-production enhancement.

Senior Graphic Designer at MP360 Degree (2013-08 – 2016-04)

• Developed digital media strategies, social media creatives, and visual branding for client campaigns.

Production Manager / Video Editor at VMV Productions (2012-06 – 2013-01)

• Managed production resources for advertising films; edited promotional videos and ad films.

UGC-NET in Mass Communication & Journalism – National Testing Agency (UGC) (2022-12)

MBA in Media Management – Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (2013)

B.Sc. in Computer Science – Gujarati Innovative College of Commerce and Science, Indore (DAVV) (2010)

Diploma in Animation Technology – Virtual Voyage Institute (2008)