Mansi Bhatia

Current

University Writer/Editor at Santa Clara University

Past

Editorial consultant/Reviewer at Self (Self-employed)
Writer/Editor at San Jose State University
Freelance writer at Merion Publications

Corporate Communications Coordinator at Unity Care Group, Inc.
Editorial Assistant at The University of Iowa
Health Intern at KNTV - NBC11

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Education

University of Iowa

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Industry

Writing and Editing

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Mansi Bhatia’s Summary

In less than a decade, I have worked as a writer/editor and corporate communications specialist, freelanced for magazines, newspapers and a website, interned at a TV station, and graduated with a master's degree in journalism. Not only have I written and edited articles catering to varied audiences (teens, educators, students, medical professionals and the general community) and drafted press releases, I have also created promotional materials and headed outreach and marketing efforts for a non-profit agency. I am greatly involved in strategic online social networking and highly interested in exploring its uses, potential and impact on the higher education industry.

Mansi Bhatia’s Specialties:

Writing features, editing, media relations, internal and external communications, strategic communications, online social networking, content development for development officers/fundraisers.

Mansi Bhatia’s Experience

University Writer/Editor

Santa Clara University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

July 2009 — Present (5 months)

-- Write, proof, and edit for university print and online content,
including Web features, email announcements, brochures, fliers,
bulletins, invitations, and mailers. Audiences include prospective
students, parents, alumni, and donors.
-- Project manage improvement of Web site content, which includes setting up photo shoots, collaborating with several offices to gather information, researching, interviewing, visual storytelling, and copy editing.
-- Develop and manage multimedia content, such as Web videos, photo slideshows, and other interactive features. This includes development of creative briefs, shooting scripts, narration, and scheduling with internal personnel and external vendors.
-- Write for and edit university publications, including Santa Clara Magazine, admissions materials, newsletters, and reports.
-- Ensure consistency in style and tone throughout all
university publications.
-- Update and maintain the University Editorial Style Guide.
-- Project manage SCU Stories, a platform to showcase the best the university has to offer.
-- Assist in online social networking tools; in particular co-manage the university's presence on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Editorial consultant/Reviewer
Self (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)

May 2007 — August 2009 (2 years 4 months)

I occasionally provide editorial support to MBA applicants as well as job-seekers needing professional resume tips. I have also offered manuscript critique, edited a book chapter, and provided services like proof reading, writing advice and content suggestions to clients.
Writer/Editor

San Jose State University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

June 2005 — July 2009 (4 years 2 months)

-- Researched, wrote and edited.
-- Provided writing and editing expertise to development staff in support of fundraising activities.
-- Wrote features for SJSU Washington Square, the university’s quarterly publication, sent to 90,000 alumni and friends of San Jose State.
-- Assisted with Web communications, strategic online social networking participation and catered to the writing and editing needs of the president’s office.
-- Ghost-wrote for deans of colleges and assisted in speech-writing for the president.
-- Acted as a university liaison for the media, assisting the director of government and media relations in making pitches to print and television reporters and connecting them with experts on campus.
-- Worked with development staff and other offices on campus to create promotional materials.
-- Researched special projects.
Freelance writer

Merion Publications

(Privately Held; Publishing industry)

August 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 1 month)

Contributed feature stories to one of Merion Publications' biweekly magazines, ADVANCE for Nurses.
Corporate Communications Coordinator

Unity Care Group, Inc.

(Non-Profit; Mental Health Care industry)

July 2004 — June 2005 (1 year )

-- Designed, wrote for and edited the monthly internal newsletter, quarterly external magazine, annual report, and departmental brochures.
-- Handled all media and external enquiries, coordinated media interviews, and wrote and disseminated press releases.
-- Headed community outreach and marketing efforts for the organization while providing communications/planning support for events and fundraisers.
-- Maintained the Web site, supervised volunteers, and served as event photographer.
-- Reviewed and edited grant proposals and provided assistance in securing funding for various programs.
-- Provided communication support to all departments within the corporate office and at two satellite locations.
Editorial Assistant

The University of Iowa

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

August 2002 — May 2004 (1 year 10 months)

-- Promoted International Programs’ sponsored events and news and making media presentations to international students.
-- Generated story ideas, conducted interviews, researched, wrote articles, took photographs for and copy edited department’s 20-page bi-annual publication.
-- Drafted press releases.
Health Intern

KNTV - NBC11

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

May 2003 — August 2003 (4 months)

As a health intern at NBC11, I was responsible for researching stories, setting up and conducting interviews, logging tapes, and writing scripts for the health segment of the 5 p.m. daily newscast

Mansi Bhatia’s Education

University of Iowa

Master's , Journalism , August 2002 — May 2004

Specialized in women's health as part of master's degree in journalism.

Activities and Societies:

Volunteer presenter for UI International Classroom Journey Project. Visited public schools around eastern Iowa and made presentations on India’s cultural heritage.