I'm a former journalism graduate with two years of experience as a journalist for The New Indian Express, where I wrote news on sports, civic issues and art. I've since expanded into media content production, taking on roles as a content creator, photographer and videographer for sports and community projects. I shadowed the broadcasting team of Liverpool FC Live during a FA Cup match, and created a website about women's football in the United Kingdom around the 2022 UEFA Women's EURO. I've volunteered with Goallball UK, coordinating media and social media for events and festivals.…

Ramu R Mayo

I'm a former journalism graduate with two years of experience as a journalist for The New Indian Express, where I wrote news on sports, civic issues and art. I've since expanded into media content production, taking on roles as a content creator, photographer and videographer for sports and community projects. I shadowed the broadcasting team of Liverpool FC Live during a FA Cup match, and created a website about women's football in the United Kingdom around the 2022 UEFA Women's EURO. I've volunteered with Goallball UK, coordinating media and social media for events and festivals.…

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I’m a former journalism graduate with two years of experience as a journalist for The New Indian Express, where I wrote news on sports, civic issues and art. I’ve since expanded into media content production, taking on roles as a content creator, photographer and videographer for sports and community projects. I shadowed the broadcasting team of Liverpool FC Live during a FA Cup match, and created a website about women’s football in the United Kingdom around the 2022 UEFA Women’s EURO. I’ve volunteered with Goallball UK, coordinating media and social media for events and festivals.

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Language

Hindi
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Reporter at The New Indian Express (Kerala edition)
February 3, 2021 - September 21, 2025
Wrote special features on athletes across sports and produced match reports on football and cricket; shadowed the English Premier League club Liverpool FC's broadcast team during a FA Cup match; contributed to sports coverage for the city edition.
Content Creator at Freelancer / The New Indian Express (sports & social content projects)
March 2, 2024 - September 21, 2025
Produced media content on a weekly basis for the website and social media accounts of football-related campaigns, racism/divides projects, youth and social inclusion initiatives, and charity work.
Intern at The Hindu (Bangalore, Karnataka)
December 2, 2015 - September 21, 2025
Gained experience in sports reporting by interviewing athletes; wrote articles and match reports on football, cricket, tennis, and shooting disciplines.
Volunteer Staff at Goalball UK
August 2, 2024 - September 21, 2025
Assisted the GoAllball staff with organizing tournaments and sessions; supported event operations and ensured smooth execution.
Social Media Manager / Road Marshal at Event Organizer (UEFA Women's EURO fan events)
August 2, 2023 - September 21, 2025
Took photos and videos, promoted content on the event organizer's social media accounts; served as a road marshal at a crossing point to ensure smooth passage of riders.
Media Volunteer at Event Organizer (Women's EURO fan festivals)
July 2, 2022 - September 21, 2025
Worked with the media and marketing team; wrote content for fan festivals and matches; conducted video interviews with journalists, football fans and sports researchers.
Masterclass Trainee at BBC Sport
July 1, 2024 - September 21, 2025
Part-time masterclass trainee; acquired sports journalism skills, such as match reporting and content creation, by attending monthly masterclass sessions at BBC Sport, leading to a more comprehensive skillset.
Content Creator (Freelancer) at Self-Employed
March 2, 2021 - September 21, 2025
Produced media content on a weekly basis for the website and social media accounts of football-related projects and youth/social inclusion initiatives; created articles, photos and video content.
Reporter at The New Indian Express (Kerala edition)
March 2, 2021 - September 21, 2025
Wrote special features on athletes across various sports (football, athletics, boxing, cricket, tennis) for the city edition; generated match reports on football and cricket.
Intern at The Hindu (Bangalore edition)
December 1, 2015 - September 21, 2025
Reported on civic and political issues of the city edition; assisted in developing well-researched story ideas.
Intern at The New Indian Express (Thiruvananthapuram edition)
December 1, 2015 - September 21, 2025
Gained experience in sports reporting by interviewing athletes; wrote articles and match reports on athletes across football, cricket, tennis, and shooting disciplines.
Volunteer Staff at Goalball UK
August 1, 2024 - September 21, 2025
Assisted the Goalball staff with organizing tournaments and sessions; supported activities and logistics.
Media Volunteer at She (Event/Organizing Body)
May 1, 2023 - September 21, 2025
Worked with the media and marketing team to create content for festival and match coverage; conducted video interviews with journalists, football fans and researchers.
Content Creator at BBC Sport
July 1, 2024 - September 21, 2025
Produced media content on a weekly basis for the website and social media accounts of Football United Against Racism (a youth and social inclusion project and charity) based in the United Kingdom, including coordinating visuals and copy for online platforms.
Reporter at The New Indian Express
March 1, 2021 - September 21, 2025
Wrote special features on athletes belonging to football, athletics, boxing, cricket, basketball and tennis for the city edition; also generated match reports on football and cricket for the newspaper's sports page.
Intern at The Hindu (Bangalore)
December 1, 2015 - September 21, 2025
Reported on civic and political issues and developed well-researched story ideas; contributed to the city edition with feature reporting.
Volunteer Staff at Goalball UK
August 1, 2024 - September 21, 2025
Assisted the Goalball staff with organizing tournaments and sessions; contributed to media coverage and event coordination.

Education

Master's degree in Mass Communication / Media Studies at Manipal Academy of Higher Education
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature at Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum, Kerala
July 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature at Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum, Kerala
July 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Master's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies at Manipal Academy of Higher Education
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Master's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies at Manipal Academy of Higher Education
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature at Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum
July 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Cambridge English Level 1 Certificate at Cambridge English
November 1, 2014 - September 21, 2025
Cambridge English Web Animator at Cambridge English
April 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013

Qualifications

Master's degree in Sports Journalism
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Cambridge English Level 1 Certificate
November 1, 2014 - September 21, 2025
Cambridge English Web Animator
April 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013
Cambridge English Level 1 Certificate
November 1, 2014 - September 21, 2025
Cambridge English Web Animator
April 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013
Cambridge English Level 1 Certificate
November 1, 2014 - September 21, 2025
Cambridge English Web Animator
April 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

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