Hi, I’m Harshada Nanaji Nikam. I am a communications professional with a Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication from Savitribai Phule Pune University. I have hands-on experience in public relations, marketing support, media relations, and social media management across diverse clients including banks, healthcare providers, and municipal initiatives. I enjoy building positive relationships with media, crafting press materials, and driving campaigns across print, online, broadcast, and social media. I am eager to continue growing in marketing, PR, media relations, and corporate communication while learning new skills such as Python and data-driven marketing.

Harshada Nanaji Nikam

Hi, I’m Harshada Nanaji Nikam. I am a communications professional with a Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication from Savitribai Phule Pune University. I have hands-on experience in public relations, marketing support, media relations, and social media management across diverse clients including banks, healthcare providers, and municipal initiatives. I enjoy building positive relationships with media, crafting press materials, and driving campaigns across print, online, broadcast, and social media. I am eager to continue growing in marketing, PR, media relations, and corporate communication while learning new skills such as Python and data-driven marketing.

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Hi, I’m Harshada Nanaji Nikam. I am a communications professional with a Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication from Savitribai Phule Pune University. I have hands-on experience in public relations, marketing support, media relations, and social media management across diverse clients including banks, healthcare providers, and municipal initiatives. I enjoy building positive relationships with media, crafting press materials, and driving campaigns across print, online, broadcast, and social media.

I am eager to continue growing in marketing, PR, media relations, and corporate communication while learning new skills such as Python and data-driven marketing.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent

Work Experience

Image Executive at Dentsu International
August 8, 2022 - December 26, 2025
Handled public relations for Bank of Baroda (Head Office, Mumbai), NABARD (Head Office, Mumbai), Capri Global Capital Limited (Head Office, Mumbai); Wockhardt Hospital (Mumbai), Dr. Agrawal’s Eye Hospital (Pune). Reported daily coverage updates; issued press releases and reports; prepared media dossiers; coordinated with pan-India network teams and vendors; liaised with finance for PO generation and payments; enhanced internal communications across regional offices; developed media strategies for crises and opportunities.
Public Relations Officer & Marketing Support Intern at Nashik Municipal Smart City Development Corporation Ltd., Nashik
August 3, 2021 - August 2, 2022
Managed organization’s social media accounts; prepared quotations for recruitment ads, public notices and tenders; drafted press releases, keynote speeches and promotional material; built positive media-public relationships; organized PR events; created media stories and data to engage audiences; raised awareness through outreach campaigns; collaborated with media, held public meetings and events; arranged campaigns; wrote SEO-based content; liaised with newspapers’ billing; updated promotional materials; maintained cross-functional communication.
Input Trainee at Lokshahi regional Marathi News Channel
December 15, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Selected news for broadcast, edited and wrote news.
News Anchor at News India 27
June 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Anchored local news broadcasts.
News Reporter & Writer at Loksatta (Express Group Marathi)
October 1, 2018 - Present
Reported and wrote news pieces for the Marathi-language newspaper.

Education

Master of Journalism and Mass Communication at Savitribai Phule Pune University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Physics at Savitribai Phule Pune University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2018
Higher Secondary Schooling (H.S.C) at Bhonsala Military College, Nashik
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2013
Secondary Schooling (S.S.C) at Navrachana Vidyalaya
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2011

Qualifications

Certification in Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Professional Services, Healthcare, Education