Vinitha V P
Muscat
Summary
Dynamic broadcast journalism professional with expertise in storytelling, news anchoring, and content strategy. Adept at conducting celebrity interviews, hosting events, and serving as an engaging emcee and radio personality. Skilled in social media content creation, video production, and content writing, with a proven ability to craft compelling narratives across platforms. Dedicated to delivering impactful media experiences while driving audience engagement through innovative strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Content Lead
Radio Mirchi 98.3
Thiruvananthapuram
2025.04 - 2025.10
- Strategic Leadership: Promoted to Content Lead, successfully transitioning from an RJ to a leadership role guiding a team of RJs, copywriters, and audio engineers.
- Market Growth Initiatives: Conceptualized and executed high-impact campaigns that significantly boosted market visibility and station popularity.
- Revenue Generation: Collaborated with the sales team to create content-driven opportunities that led to increased revenue and brand partnerships.
Radio Jockey
Radio Keralam 1476 AM
Dubai
2024.12 - 2025.01
- GCC Career Debut: Successfully launched my international broadcasting career as a live presenter in the GCC market with Radio Keralam.
- Prime-Time Morning Host: Hosted 'Morning Drive Time' show (7 AM to 10 AM), consistently engaging a massive audience of daily commuters.
- Digital Content Creator: Produced and featured in high-energy video content for digital platforms to expand the show's reach beyond traditional radio.
Chief Broadcast Journalist
Asianet News Network Private Ltd
2012.12 - 2024.09
- 12-Year Tenure at Kerala's No. 1 Channel: Built a distinguished career over a decade
- Versatile News Anchor: Delivered live news bulletins and hosted high-stakes broadcast segments
- Expert Program Producer: Conceptualized and produced original programming, and successful broadcasting.
- Live Production Specialist: Served as a Live Production Assistant, for major news bulletins including Election Live.
- Crisis and Disaster Reporting: Led on-ground reporting during critical events like Cyclone Okhi and COVID-19 pandemic.
- Global Sports Coverage: Hosted and produced specialized segments for major international events like the Olympics.
Radio Jockey
Radio Mirchi
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Afternoon Show Host: Hosted 'Rewind Ragam,' a 4-hour high-energy live afternoon show on Radio Mirchi, consistently maintaining top-tier listener engagement.
- Outdoor Event Hosting: Represented the station at major outdoor venues, hosting live promotional events and on-ground activities to build brand visibility.
Radio Jockey
Best FM
2008.01 - 2009.01
- Broadcast Debut at 19: Launched professional career as one of the youngest RJs, establishing a strong regional on-air presence.
- Live Interactive Programming: Orchestrated real-time entertainment shows featuring seamless audience engagement and live call-handling.
- Content for All Ages: Curated special segments specifically designed for kids and students to make the station more family-friendly.
Education
Masters - Digital Transformation
University of Wollongong Dubai
United Arab Emirates 2024.01 -
PG Diploma - Journalism & Mass Communication
Press Club Trivandrum
2011.01 - 2012.01
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Kerala University - University College Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram 2008.01 - 2011.01
Skills
- Broadcast Journalism
- Story Telling
- News Anchoring
- Content Strategy
- Celebrity Interviewer
- Emcee
- Event Host
- Radio Personality
- Social Media Content Creation
- Content Writing
- Video Production
Certification
- Generative AI Skills for Creative Content - LinkedIn Learning Apr 2026
- Online Certification on Introduction to Digital Journalism - Thomson Reuters & Meta Journalism Project Nov 2022
- Online Certification on Introduction to Personal Branding - University of Virginia Mar 2022
- Online Certification on COVID-19 Tracing - John Hopkins University Feb 2022
Accomplishments
- Kerala State Media Award for Best Social Empowerment Programme (2022)
- Best Visual Media Journalist - Kerala Media Academy award by Government of Kerala (2023)
- Best Reporter, International Documentary & Short Film Festival (2018)
- Best Reporter, International Film Festival of Kerala (2017),
REFERENCES
- Mai, El Barachi, Prof., MaiElBarachi@uowdubai.ac.ae, +971561211784, University of Wollongong Dubai
- Alakananda, News Editor, +918606011126, Asianet News Network Ltd.
LANGUAGES
English
French
Tamil
Malayalam
Hindi
Timeline
Content Lead
Radio Mirchi 98.3
2025.04 - 2025.10
Radio Jockey
Radio Keralam 1476 AM
2024.12 - 2025.01
Masters - Digital Transformation
University of Wollongong Dubai
2024.01 -
Chief Broadcast Journalist
Asianet News Network Private Ltd
2012.12 - 2024.09
PG Diploma - Journalism & Mass Communication
Press Club Trivandrum
2011.01 - 2012.01
Radio Jockey
Radio Mirchi
2010.01 - 2012.01
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Kerala University - University College Thiruvananthapuram
2008.01 - 2011.01
Radio Jockey
Best FM
2008.01 - 2009.01