Kushagra Srivastava

English Literature graduate from Hindu College, University of Delhi, with a strong foundation in literature, social sciences, editorial, publishing, journalism, strategic communication, and digital content. Skilled in editing, proofreading, content strategy, media communications, public relations, and storytelling. Recognized for strong analytical ability, excellent written communication, rapid comprehension, and awareness of national and international affairs with very strong PR skills and articulate communication.

Manager – Content, Strategy & Communication - Pristine Logistics & Infraprojects Limited

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

Managed content development for company newsletters, website, media communications, and press releases, creating strategic content to strengthen brand visibility and corporate communications.

Reporter & Social Media Executive - OUTLOOK MAGAZINE

(2023-02 - 2023-09)

Served as Reporter and Social Media Executive, covering national, political, and international affairs. Led field reporting, editorial contributions, newswire curation, social media strategy, content creation, and audience engagement initiatives to expand the magazine's digital reach.

Staff Writer, Editorial - SCOOPWHOOP

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

Served as a staff writer at the digital content generator, ScoopWhoop. Mostly fulfilled writing, editing and proofreading tasks alongside content generation and content creation in the editorial department.

Junior Copy Editor and Proofreader, Editorial Department - HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS INDIA - Delhi

(2022-08 - 2022-11)

Interned with the Editorial Department as a junior copy editor and proofreader at the Delhi office of HarperCollins India.

• Covered all copy desk duties from proofing to matching changes
• Textual revision and manuscript review
• Typesetting and corrections

Journalist and Copy Desk Editor - OUTLOOK MAGAZINE

(2022-05 - 2022-07)

Interned as a journalist and a copy desk editor at Outlook.

• Covered different beats from politics to sports to crime and culture
• Contributed to ground reporting and copy desk duties

Editorial Assistant - NATIONAL BOOK TRUST - New Delhi

(2021-12 - 2022-02)

Interned as an Editorial Assistant at the National Book Trust, New Delhi.

• Proofreading
• Editing the Reader's Club Bulletin
• Contributing to social media creatives and content for the organization

Editorial and Political Desk Intern - TIMES OF INDIA

(2015-12 - 2016-01)

Interned with the Editorial and Political Desk, assisting senior editors and columnists while gaining hands-on experience in newspaper editing, content development, and newsroom operations.

Editor - Indraprastha - HINDU COLLEGE

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

Served as the chief editor of the English section of the college magazine, 'Indraprastha' for the academic year 2015-16.

• Worked on all aspects of the editorial process
• Contributed to the design and creative teams of the magazine

Editor, Editorial Board - THE SHRI RAM SCHOOL

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

Editing articles, and being involved with the overall production of the school magazine as well as running the school blog.

Head, Megabyte - THE SHRI RAM SCHOOL

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

Founded and headed the school's first Computers society, aimed at promoting an interest in technology and programming among kids.

• Chief organizer of the school's very first national technology quiz, hosted by the society

Sports Correspondent - THE GLOBAL PANORAMA

(2014-01 - 2014-12)

Interned as a sports correspondent, writing sports bullets and weekly articles on major sporting events for the student-run paper The Global Panorama.

• Covered the 2014 World Cup as a correspondent

10th Standard - ICSE Board - The Shri Ram School, Moulsari, Gurgaon

12th Standard - ICSE Board - The Shri Ram School, Moulsari, Gurgaon

Bachelor of Arts - English Honors - Hindu College, Delhi University

Master of Arts - Sociology - Jawaharlal Nehru University