Nikita Joseph

Writer & Communications Professional

Bengaluru, India • +91-9999687665 • nikita.jsph@gmail.com • nikitajoseph.online

Portfolio — Selected Published Work

Reportage on Public Policy Not Quite a Free Ride for Women Workers on Buses

Research-Based Analysis & Explainers Reimagining HRDD: Centering Impact and Outcome for Workers’ Rights

Content & Communications Annual Report (Cividep) · Newsletters: Sample 1, Sample 2, Sample 3

Editing Support Would Workers Benefit?: Harnessing Business & Human Rights to Advance Labour Standards · Worked to the Bone: Health Vulnerabilities and Healthcare Access of Women Garment Workers in Bangalore

Writing & Editing Feature articles, reports, research briefs, blogs; structural editing, copyediting, and proofreading

Reporting & Interviews Field reporting, stakeholder interviews, sourcing, narrative development

Content & Editorial Strategy Editorial planning, newsletters, content campaigns, audience-focused storytelling

Research Communication Translating complex research and technical material for public and policy audiences

Media & PR Story pitching, media outreach, building and managing journalist relationships

Digital Communications Website and social media content, email newsletters (Mailchimp), CMS publishing

Facilitation & Engagement Workshops, stakeholder consultations, collaborative content development

Tools Canva, Google Workspace, basic analytics

Communications Consultant

Edited and quality-checked research reports and publications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and publication readiness.
Produced short- and long-form articles translating research findings into accessible narratives for wider audiences.
Developed training modules for Trade Unions and Labour Rights Organisations based on research insights and field knowledge.
Produced multi-format content including newsletters, blog articles, website copy, and social media posts.
Contributed to communication strategies and campaigns aimed at diverse public and institutional audiences.
Coordinated with research teams and communications staff to translate technical work into accessible public-facing content.
Supported public events, launches, and outreach initiatives through content development and communications support.

Cividep India – (2025) | Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) – (2024 – 2025)

Cividep India – (2021 – 2024)

Led communications for international partnership projects involving multiple civil society and institutional stakeholders.
Responded to occasional media inquiries, facilitating journalist access to research findings and organisational perspectives on labour rights issues.
Conceptualised and co-developed an online multimedia platform showcasing labour rights research and worker narratives.
Managed digital communications, including social media channels, increasing engagement by over 300%.
Launched and managed a monthly newsletter reaching 1,000+ subscribers.
Contributed to the organisation's website rebranding and redevelopment.
Co-developed the organisation's five-year strategic communications plan.
Led editorial development of Cividep's first public Annual Reports.

Unravel – (2021)

Researched and wrote long-form travel features and destination guides.
Contributed to establishing the editorial voice and structure for the company's blog platform.

Khabar Lahariya – (2019 – 2020)

Coordinated editorial workflows with a team of 20+ rural women journalists reporting across North India.
Built partnerships with national media organisations to facilitate co-publication and wider distribution of stories.
Managed social media growth strategies, increasing Instagram and Twitter following by 60%+.
Led newsletter development and subscription-based audience engagement initiatives.

SRIJAN – (2019)

Conducted field reporting across rural communities, documenting development initiatives through interviews and case studies.
Produced impact stories and edited organisational publications including blogs, reports, and social media content.
Supported communications for a national convening of 1,000+ women SHG leaders in Delhi.

Milaap – (2017 – 2018)

Conducted 100+ field interviews with microloan borrowers to document stories used in fundraising campaigns.
Produced borrower profiles and narrative content for Milaap's lending platform.

Foundation for MSME Clusters – (2016)

Conducted sector research and stakeholder interviews across MSME clusters.
Contributed to proposals, Diagnostic Study Reports (DSR), and Detailed Project Reports (DPR).
Supported development of an online portal providing information on government schemes for MSMEs.

M.A. Sustainable Development Practice TERI University

B.A. (Hons) Economics Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University

Digital Marketing & Communications UpGrad & MICA