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Hi, I’m Gunjan Shah. I’m a culture journalist and multimedia content writer with over three years of experience in media, focusing on trending stories, breaking news, and food, drink, and culture coverage in Ireland. I enjoy turning ideas into engaging stories that resonate with readers and help brands connect with their audiences.
I bring SEO-savvy publishing, Canva and WordPress expertise, and a collaborative, results-driven approach to editorial and social campaigns. I excel at brainstorming creative concepts with cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality content on tight timelines.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Social Media Manager at University of Galway Cricket Club
September 4, 2024 - Present• Led content planning and delivery across social media platforms to align messaging with organisational objectives.
• Edited and published digital content using Canva and analytics, increasing reach by 53%.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to brainstorm and execute creative campaigns, enhancing audience engagement and event promotion.
Awards: Invaluable Member - University of Galway Cricket Club
Journalist, Digital and Copy Editor at Galway Pulse
January 8, 2024 - April 12, 2024- Wrote and edited breaking news and trending stories with a focus on Dublin and Ireland’s food, drink, culture, and market developments
- Applied SEO best practices and managed digital publishing workflows using WordPress and design applications to enhance visibility
- Fact-checked content and ensured editorial efficiency, supporting the brand’s vision and market relevance
- Collaborated in newsroom brainstorms to generate creative ideas for news stories, aligning with audience trends
Editorial Research Specialist at Nielsen India
June 28, 2021 - March 9, 2022• Conducted editorial research and metadata editing to ensure consistency and accuracy across digital publishing platforms and product databases
• Supported editorial research and fact checking, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold timely delivery and high standards for market-facing content
• Applied solutions-oriented thinking and attention to detail to improve processes
Journalist and SEO Content Writer at Republic Media Group
August 21, 2019 - March 20, 2020• Wrote and published trending and breaking news stories focusing on entertainment, tech, and lifestyle topics
• Applied SEO best strategies and managed digital content using the brand’s content management system and design applications, ensuring high visibility and audience engagement
• Conducted editorial research and fact checking to deliver consistent, accurate and timely news stories
• Identified viral content opportunities and adapted writing style to align with digital publishing trends and market demands
Duty Manager at Motver Ltd
January 1, 2025 - PresentManaged cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery under pressure and consistent workflows; maintained detailed documentation; demonstrated adaptability and solution-oriented thinking in service environments
Food and Beverage Assistant at The Galmont Hotel and Spa
January 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025Collaborated with diverse teams to deliver high-quality events services, supporting sales initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Managed client communications and real-time logistics, ensuring consistency and effective problem-solving to maximize customer satisfaction
Social Media Manager at University of Galway Cricket Club
September 1, 2024 - PresentLed content planning and delivery across social media platforms, aligning messaging with organizational objectives and market trends. Edited and published digital content for engagement, accuracy, and consistency using Canva and social media analytics, increasing reach by 53%
Journalist / Digital and Copy Editor at Galway Pulse
April 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025Wrote and edited breaking news and trending stories focusing on Dublin and Ireland's food, drink, culture, and market developments. Applied SEO best practices and managed digital publishing workflows using WordPress; produced multimedia content using Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud; led editorial brainstorms with cross-functional teams to uphold timely delivery and high standards for market-facing content
Senior Content Writer and Account Manager at Thought in a Dot
December 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025Developed and executed content strategies for digital campaigns, social media and SEO, focusing on food, drink, and culture topics. Produced creative multimedia content (image, text, and video) using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other design applications; led editorial brainstorms to uphold timely delivery and high standards for market-facing content; applied SEO best practices and managed digital publishing workflows using WordPress and design applications to enhance visibility; collaborated in newsroom brainstorms to generate creative ideas for news stories, aligning with audience trends
Senior Content Writer at Galway Pulse
March 31, 2024 - October 3, 2025Posting and drafting content stories related to food, drink, culture and market developments. Applied SEO best practices and digital publishing workflows using WordPress and design applications to enhance visibility. Fact-checked editorial content and supported the brand's vision and market relevance.
Journalist at Galway Pulse
April 1, 2024 - October 3, 2025Wrote and edited breaking news and trending stories with a focus on Dublin and Ireland's food, drink, culture and market developments; edited digital content; applied SEO best practices; managed digital publishing workflow using WordPress and design apps; collaborated in newsroom to brainstorm and generate creative ideas.
Social Media Manager at University of Galway Cricket Club
September 1, 2024 - PresentLed content planning and delivery across social media platforms; aligned messaging with organizational objectives and market trends; edited and published digital content for engagement and accuracy; managed real-time logistics for events and promotion.
Senior Content Writer and Account Manager at Thought in a Dot
December 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025Developed and executed content strategies for digital campaigns, social media and SEO; produced creative multi-media content (image, text, and video) using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other design apps; led editorial brainstorming; analyzed social media performance and adapted content strategies.
Editorial Research Specialist at Nielsen India
March 31, 2022 - October 3, 2025Conducted editorial research and metadata editing to ensure consistency across digital publishing platforms and product databases; supported editorial research and fact-checking; collaborated with cross-functional teams to uphold timely delivery and high standards for market-facing content; applied detail-oriented, solution-focused thinking to improve processes.
Duty Manager at Motver Ltd
January 1, 2025 - PresentManaged cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery under pressure and maintain consistent workflows, supporting the organisation's vision. Maintained detailed documentation, contributing to process improvements and reliable operations.
Food and Beverage Assistant at The Galway Hotel and Spa
January 31, 2025 - October 3, 2025Collaborated with diverse teams to deliver high-quality event services, supporting sales initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Managed client communications and real-time logistics, ensuring consistency and effective problem-solving to maximize customer satisfaction.
Social Media Manager at Galway Cricket Club
September 1, 2024 - PresentLed content planning and delivery across social media platforms, aligning messaging with organisational objectives and market trends. Edited and published digital content for engagement, accuracy, and consistency using Canva and social media analytics, increasing reach by 53%. Collaborated with stakeholders to brainstorm and execute creative campaigns, ensuring audience-focused, timely outreach, and supporting event promotion. Partnered with sales/commercial teams to ideate and deliver social products and sponsored content.
Journalist at Galway Pulse
April 30, 2024 - October 3, 2025Wrote and edited breaking news and trending stories focusing on entertainment, tech, and lifestyle topics. Applied SEO best practices and managed digital publishing workflows using WordPress and design apps to enhance visibility. Fact-checked content and edited for editorial efficiency, supporting the brand's vision and market relevance. Collaborated in newsroom brainstorms to generate creative ideas for new stories, aligning with audience trends.
Senior Content Writer and Account Manager at Thought in a Dot
December 31, 2022 - October 3, 2025Developed and executed content strategies for digital campaigns, social media, and SEO, focusing on food, drink, and culture topics. Produced creative multimedia content (image, text, and video) using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, and other design apps, tailored for viral potential and audience engagement. Led editorial brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to generate innovative ideas aligned with trending topics and market growth. Analyzed social media performance and adapted content strategies to maximize engagement, support market growth, and reinforce brand vision.
Editorial Research Specialist at Nielsen India
March 31, 2022 - October 3, 2025Conducted editorial research and metadata editing to ensure consistency and accuracy across digital publishing platforms and product databases. Supported editorial research and fact-checking, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold timely delivery and high standards for market-facing content. Applied solution-oriented thinking and attention to detail to improve processes.
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism at University of Galway
September 4, 2023 - August 9, 2024Completed my MA Journalism with a 2:1 Honours
Master of Arts - Communication and Journalism at Mumbai University
July 18, 2018 - October 10, 2020Completed my MA in Communication and Journalism with an A Grade and 8.56/10 CGPA
Bachelor of Mass Media at Mumbai University
August 3, 2015 - April 4, 2018Completed my Bachelor of Mass Media with a B Grade and 5.90/7.00 CGPA
Master of Arts (Journalism) at University of Galway
September 20, 2023 - August 20, 2024Master of Arts (Journalism) at University of Galway
September 1, 2023 - August 20, 2024Master of Arts (Journalism) at University of Galway
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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