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Asha Mahadevan

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2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

English
Fluent
Danish
Intermediate
Dutch
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Communications Specialist at IMS (International Media Support)
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026
Led strategic communications and digital storytelling for IMS across Asia and Africa. Collaborated with field teams and cross-functional stakeholders to identify compelling stories demonstrating IMS's impact. Created and distributed content in formats suited for donors (blogs, videos, infographics, social media). Scripted, shot, and edited programme impact videos for social media (YouTube, LinkedIn) and supported senior leadership with video communications. Managed multiple projects across time zones and languages, aligning with organizational priorities and brand standards. Co-led flagship newsletter series explaining fuel regulations and maritime decarbonisation to non-expert audiences, increasing subscribers from about 600 to 1,400. Developed an integrated content calendar and coordinated with external design teams to ensure consistent messaging and timely delivery across channels.
Editor, Internal Communications at European Space Agency (ESA) / Quartz
October 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Led cross-functional collaboration across nine European locations to maintain an integrated editorial calendar and ensure timely, relevant, and engaging internal content. Increased intranet engagement by developing employee-centric storytelling that supported the OneESA narrative. Coordinated daily content for English-language sites and supervised junior editors to uphold editorial quality.
News Editor at Digital Content Times (Internet Limited), India
August 1, 2016 - September 1, 2019
Managed editorial content for a digital news platform, coordinating writers and editors to publish timely articles across sections. Implemented workflows to improve efficiency and ensure accuracy and engagement.

Education

Master of Science in Journalism at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Master of Arts in Media Studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization