Hi, I’m Vaishnavi Navalkar. I’m a content writer and brand strategist based in Berlin, with a track record of building engaged digital communities, leading multi-channel content programs, and driving SEO-powered growth for media brands. I thrive on turning data-driven insights into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and strengthen brand presence across fast-growth environments. Over the past 7+ years, I’ve led content operations for Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Republic World, delivering high-volume, audience-focused storytelling, optimizing workflows, and elevating content quality and reach through strategic leadership and collaboration.

Vaishnavi Navalkar

Hi, I’m Vaishnavi Navalkar. I’m a content writer and brand strategist based in Berlin, with a track record of building engaged digital communities, leading multi-channel content programs, and driving SEO-powered growth for media brands. I thrive on turning data-driven insights into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and strengthen brand presence across fast-growth environments. Over the past 7+ years, I’ve led content operations for Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Republic World, delivering high-volume, audience-focused storytelling, optimizing workflows, and elevating content quality and reach through strategic leadership and collaboration.

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Hi, I’m Vaishnavi Navalkar. I’m a content writer and brand strategist based in Berlin, with a track record of building engaged digital communities, leading multi-channel content programs, and driving SEO-powered growth for media brands. I thrive on turning data-driven insights into compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and strengthen brand presence across fast-growth environments.
Over the past 7+ years, I’ve led content operations for Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Republic World, delivering high-volume, audience-focused storytelling, optimizing workflows, and elevating content quality and reach through strategic leadership and collaboration.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Sustainable Guides Lead Writer/ Researcher at Sustainable Tea with Shreya
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Leading content strategy and SEO optimization for YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn to boost discoverability and engagement. Created captions, video titles, and descriptions aligned with platform algorithms and brand tone. Scaled the Sustainable Tea with Shreya Instagram community from 10K to 30K followers in seven months through audience-focused storytelling. Supported podcast and YouTube production by researching prominent guests, preparing interview questionnaires, and conducting daily research for educational content to ensure authenticity. Managed post-release tasks including thumbnail copywriting, titles, and episode descriptions. Wrote weekly newsletters for LinkedIn featuring positive news from sustainability media, enabling brand collaborations. Drove guest outreach and partnerships, built executive presence on LinkedIn, and developed scripts for brand reels and platform-specific storytelling.
Team Lead - Content Management at Zee Entertainment Enterprises
June 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024
Led a team of editors and senior executives through project planning to completion, overseeing the full project lifecycle. Monitored and reviewed prime-time television shows, writing episode and scene-wise summaries. Conducted in-depth market research for management decision-making on ongoing and upcoming shows. Performed data collection and analysis from key competitor broadcasters. Created detailed character sketches including appearance, personality traits, and character arcs.
News Writer at Publicis Media (Republic World)
October 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Produced 10 plagiarism-free news articles per day across entertainment and general news beats, covering time-sensitive topics and lifestyle trends. Crafted breaking news articles with keyword optimization to improve visibility on search engines. Used graphic design tools to create engaging thumbnails, boosting click-through rates. Conducted in-depth interviews with television personalities, film stars, and politicians, translating insights into concise 350–400 word articles. Applied advanced SEO principles to optimize website content and enhance digital reach.
News Writer at Publicis Media (Republic World)
June 1, 2021 - April 30, 2024
Wrote news content for Republic World, ensuring timely publications and SEO-aligned storytelling. Contributed to audience growth through engaging coverage and optimization of headlines and structure.
Team Lead, Content Management at Zee Entertainment Enterprises
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
Managed end-to-end content operations for multiple TV programs; led a 10-member team; delivered 10+ news articles daily with a focus on readership retention and optimized production workflows, improving turnaround times by 30%.

Education

Master of Arts at Kalina University - Mumbai, India
June 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Diploma in Journalism at Hyderabad National Collegiate Board (HSNC) - Mumbai, India
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Bachelors in Arts at University of Mumbai, India
July 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Master of Arts at Kalina University, Mumbai, India
June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2021
Bachelor of Arts at University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
July 1, 2017 - May 31, 2019
Diploma in Journalism at HSNC University, Mumbai, India
June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2021

Qualifications

Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional – Google
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Creative Writing - Wesleyan University
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
AI Prompter – Skill India
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026

Industry Experience

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