Asif Anwar Alig [آصف انور علیگ]

Experience

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  Newspapers/Magazines/Websites

  Jan 2001 - Jun 2007

  Writer/Columnist/Journalist

  Since 2001, contributing articles for Indian and International Newspapers/Magazines/Websites. Reviewed books, films and wrote special reports, art & culture stories, political articles and features. NEWSPAPERS: MetroNow, joint venture of HT Media Limited & The Times of India, New Delhi (India). The Pioneer, multi-edition daily published from Delhi and other states of India. Daily Excelsior, Jammu & Kashmir’s second largest daily published from Jammu (India). The Kashmir Times, Jammu & Kashmir’s reputed daily published from Jammu (India). The Friday Times, political weekly published from Lahore (Pakistan). Katmandu Post, South Asia’s renowned daily published from Katmandu (Nepal). Daily Dawn, renowned daily published from Karachi (Pakistan).WEBSITES:  IslamOnline.Net, International web magazine headquartered at Doha (Qatar). Chowk.Com, web magazine sharing the ideas of writers’ world over, Mumbai (India).  Kitaab.Org, web portal on Asian literature & media, Singapore. Bihartimes.com, web magazine headquartered at Patna (India).PERIODICALS & MAGAZINES: Himal Southasian, monthly international magazine published from Kathmandu (Nepal). Communalism Combat, monthly magazine published from Mumbai (India). Eastern Crescent, monthly magazine published from Mumbai (India).  Radiance Views-weekly published from New Delhi (India). Islamic Voice, renowned monthly newspaper published from Bangalore (India). The Milli Gazette, fastest growing fortnightly published from New Delhi (India).  Meantime, monthly magazine used to publish from Bangalore & Cochi (India). Nation & The World, fortnightly magazine published from New Delhi (India) Show less

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  ETV

  Nov 2001 - Jun 2007

  Programme Executive

  I have served ETV Networks, a bouquet of 12 regional channels which are source of rich infotainment to audiences in the language of their choice: ETV Telugu, ETV2, ETV Bangla, ETV Marathi, ETV Kannada, ETV Oriya, ETV Gujarati, ETV Urdu, ETV Uttar Pradesh, ETV Rajasthan, ETV Bihar and ETV Madhya Pradesh from November 2001 till June 2007. As Programme Executive in this Network I have served it in its corporate office at Hyderabad and branch offices at Noida and Delhi. I have Attained extensive experience in conceiving, designing, researching, coordinating, directing, editing, scripting, supervising and budgeting daily and weekly programmes for its different channels.Key Programmes Handled:  Directed 600 episodes of a daily show namely Urdu Hai Jiskaa Naam. Conceived & designed 100 episodes of a programme on Religion & Interfaith. Acted as a Panel Producer for the Live Programmes of ETV Network. Directed 50 episodes of a song based programme namely Aakpi Pasand. Researched and directed 300 episodes of a daily programme on women. Executed a political weekly celebrity one on one show namely Guftgu. Executed a multi-set up current affairs programme namely Hamare Masa’il. Produced a multi-segmented infotainment show on health & medication. Show less

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  Management Development Institute

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2010

  Editorial Coordinator [Deputy Administrative Officer]

  I have served India’s premier business school, Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon as its Editorial Coordinator from July 06, 2007 to July 05, 2010. MDI has consistently been ranked amongst the top five business schools in India due to its global focus and maintaining international standard in academics & research. I was part of its research team, performed active role in the editorial section and edited its referred academic journal, VISION – The Journal of Business Perspective, since July 2007 till July 05, 2010. This quarterly journal publisheed articles on business, economic and social perspectives. Often used for teaching reference, it always opens newer arenas for the business and economic research on global standards. My Role as Editorial Coordinator• Coordination with authors/reviewers.• Editing and proofreading of articles.• Coordination with assistant editor, editor, contributors, printer and subscription department.• Planning, coordination, budgeting, promotional activities and international linkages. • Coordination with printer and total supervision in the production of journal.• Assigning review of articles, book review assignments and procuring management case diagnoses. Show less

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  Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU)

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2012

  Media Specialist

  Media Relation, preparing Press Releases, coordination with the world media houses, monitoring and miscellaneous media related activities--including editing, proofreading and developing media strategies

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  Freelancing

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Freelance Writer / Author

  Freelance Writer cum Author

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  Northern Border University, Ministry of Education

  May 2013 - May 2020

  Media Relations Specialist & Assistant Professor
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  SEO Content India

  Aug 2020 - Mar 2024

  Consulting Editor

  A fast growing content agency from India that caters to the content needs of global clientele.

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  Indian Institute of Management Nagpur

  Apr 2024 - now

  Assistant Officer - Communication & Media