Resume

Vaishanavi Raul

Writer, Photographer, Filmmaker.

About

NYC-based filmmaker with over 7 years of experience in script writing, videography, content strategy and production. Skilled in Transmedia storytelling and managing all aspects of story production.

Experienced in coordinating production schedules, overseeing project timelines, and ensuring seamless execution.

Experience

The New School — Online Engagement Specialist
New York, United States

February 2024 – Present

  • Conceptualized creative strategies that increased online engagement by 40% on The New School’s social media channels.

  • Introduced reels to The New School’s Instagram account, boosting event attendance by 42%.

  • Grew the social media following by over 150 followers in two months.

Humans of Bombay — Content Writer
Mumbai, India

May 2023 – July 2023

  • Sourced and wrote 20+ organic stories for the platform, interviewing and shortlisting over 50 candidates for, “Humans of Bombay”, organics and YouTube feature films, resulting in a 30% increase in engagement and a 40% rise in viewer retention.

  • Conducted thorough background research and crafted interview questions for 10 guests featured on, "How the Hell Did I Do It," an original production by HOB, contributing to a 50% growth in viewer interaction.

  • Wrote scripts for 5 films and directed 2 films for “Uncovered,” – Humans of Bombay’s YouTube channel, accumulating over 30,000 views and gaining more than 200 subscribers on the platform.

HotBox Mediaworks — Story Producer
Mumbai, India

August 2021 – May 2023

  • Scripted an 8-part podcast series, a 12-part docuseries, and collaborated with the editor on monthly deliverables, resulting in a 20% increase in podcast downloads.

  • Produced and supervised the execution of podcasts, lifestyle vlogs, promotional films, and hyper-local and brand-centric content, contributing to 8 hours of weekly content.

Sucharita Tyagi — Content Producer
Mumbai, India

January 2022 – June 2022

  • Ideated podcast and promotional film concepts tailored to Sucharita’s brand, ensuring sustainability through extensive research and planning, resulting in a 30% increase in audience engagement and a 25% growth in brand recognition.

  • Produced and oversaw the execution of Sucharita’s movie reviews, collaborating closely with my editor to maintain high-quality content delivery

Otterfly — Content Writer
Mumbai, India

April 2021 – August 2021

  • Conceptualized inimitable content pieces and led the design team throughout the execution of weekly projects with a billing of $16,000.

  • Wrote scripts for video-based marketing campaigns, provided click-worthy copies, structured and formatted captions per user-engagement parameters; conceptualized and wrote the first of several e-books offered by the brand.

Film Companion — Editorial Intern
Mumbai, India

August 2020 – September 2020

  • Wrote listicles and ideated engaging content for the brand’s YouTube channel with over 1.32M subscribers.

  • Conducted weekly, in-depth research on newly-released films and the consumption patterns shown by Indian audiences. Tracked what’s trending and where the audience’s interest lies.

White Rivers Media — Copywriting Intern
Mumbai, India

April 2017 – May 2017

  • Created innovative and engaging content for websites and YouTube videos keeping SEO and user engagement parameters; worked on 7 clients with a total user reach of 100,000.

  • Tracked trending hashtags and identified themes to promote campaigns. Created captions for campaign posts; increased Instagram engagement for 2 campaigns by 15%.