Hi, I'm Somya Sharma, a passionate educator and researcher with a focus on journalism, mass communication, and film appreciation. I have experience mentoring students both online and in classroom settings, and I enjoy designing curriculum and conducting workshops. My research interests include regional cinema and content on over-the-top platforms, exploring important social themes like caste representation. I love combining my academic background with practical teaching and mentoring to help students grow and succeed. Outside of teaching, I have been involved in awareness drives, media coverage, and have presented my research at various international conferences. I’m always eager to learn and contribute positively to the media and education sectors.

Somya Sharma

Hi, I'm Somya Sharma, a passionate educator and researcher with a focus on journalism, mass communication, and film appreciation. I have experience mentoring students both online and in classroom settings, and I enjoy designing curriculum and conducting workshops. My research interests include regional cinema and content on over-the-top platforms, exploring important social themes like caste representation. I love combining my academic background with practical teaching and mentoring to help students grow and succeed. Outside of teaching, I have been involved in awareness drives, media coverage, and have presented my research at various international conferences. I’m always eager to learn and contribute positively to the media and education sectors.

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Hi, I’m Somya Sharma, a passionate educator and researcher with a focus on journalism, mass communication, and film appreciation. I have experience mentoring students both online and in classroom settings, and I enjoy designing curriculum and conducting workshops. My research interests include regional cinema and content on over-the-top platforms, exploring important social themes like caste representation.

I love combining my academic background with practical teaching and mentoring to help students grow and succeed. Outside of teaching, I have been involved in awareness drives, media coverage, and have presented my research at various international conferences. I’m always eager to learn and contribute positively to the media and education sectors.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Faculty and Mentor (Freelance)- Journalism and Advertising, PR and Corporate Communication at Asian Academy of Film and Television- AAFT Online
January 1, 2023 - June 6, 2024
Taking live online sessions for all students, mentoring students through one on one sessions to guide and solve their queries in the fields of Journalism, Advertising, PR, and Corporate Communication.
Program Leader/ Assistant Professor- Journalism & Mass Communication at Asian Academy of Film and Television- AAFT Online
July 1, 2021 - November 30, 2022
Designed and reviewed curriculum for Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication, taught various subjects through live online sessions, coordinated with eminent speakers for studio shoots, mentored students, and coordinated with multiple teams to ensure smooth course functioning.
Assistant Professor- Journalism & Mass Communication at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
October 1, 2018 - July 31, 2021
Taught subjects such as Advertising and PR, Film Appreciation, Journalism, and Fashion Communication. Mentored students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Participated in election awareness drives and art education in Haryana villages, coordinated faculty development programs, events, expert lectures, workshops, and webinars.
Guest lecturer at INGAF (Institute of Government Accounts and Finance, Ministry of Finance)
December 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018
Delivered lectures on Interpersonal Skills and Negotiation Skills to Indian government officials and on Effective Communication to international government officials.
Senior Quality Controller-Web content at Wadi Infotech
March 1, 2016 - October 31, 2017
Wrote, edited, and reviewed web content, managed catalog feedback, and worked closely with the marketing team.
Senior Trainer- Communication & Personality Development at Jetking Institute
January 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Trained students in effective communication and soft skills and prepared them for interviews, group discussions, and presentations.

Education

B.A (Hons.) English Literature at Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
MJMC (Master of Journalism and Mass Communication) at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

Qualified UGC-NET (National Eligibility Test), July 2018
July 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018
Five-day course on Film Appreciation by Film and Television Institute of India
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2025
Courses on Feminism and Social Justice (University of California)
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2025
Course on Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies (SDA Bocconi School of Management)
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2025
Faculty Development Programs on Research Methodology, Cinematic Communication, Designing Outcome Based Education, Research in the Virtual world, Digital tools in Teaching and Research, and Academic Enhancement
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2025
Four-month long Theatre workshop conducted by Arvind Gaur at Triveni Kala Sangam
January 11, 2030 - June 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization