Amisha Kumar
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Experience
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The Belmont Voice
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Intern
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Sep 2023 - Present
Massachusetts, United States Pitch, report and write local news stories weekly
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BU Spark!
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Data Journalism Intern
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May 2023 - Present
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Intern at BU’s Justice Media Co-lab I collaborate with editors, other journalism interns and computer science interns on a data-driven investigation for publication.
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NBC News
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Reporter
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Jan 2023 - Present
Remote Collaborated with others on a project on judicial ethics to be published and aired as part of an advanced in-depth reporting class. - In-depth research for reporting like looking into financial disclosures, proxy statements (DEF14A), campaign contributions, lobbying data, conflicts of interests - Worked on a story with confrontational interviews - Smart web-searching like finding and interpreting court cases on Westlaw and Pacer - Social media sleuthing to find evidence and… Show more Collaborated with others on a project on judicial ethics to be published and aired as part of an advanced in-depth reporting class. - In-depth research for reporting like looking into financial disclosures, proxy statements (DEF14A), campaign contributions, lobbying data, conflicts of interests - Worked on a story with confrontational interviews - Smart web-searching like finding and interpreting court cases on Westlaw and Pacer - Social media sleuthing to find evidence and conflicts - Archival research for reporting - Searched for and interviewed expert sources - Collaborated with a team of 12 reporters - Reported to and worked closely with multiple editors Show less
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GBH
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Reporter
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Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Worked on an investigation as part of a select 15-person application-only class. - Found and interviewed sources like city department leaders, the city’s archaeologist and historical experts - Requested public records from the city - Analyzed budget and expenditure data in Excel - Pitched ideas for story ledes and graphics, and reported findings to editors - Wrote and fact-checked grafs - Multi-tasked working on an investigation with other stories - Collaborated in a… Show more Worked on an investigation as part of a select 15-person application-only class. - Found and interviewed sources like city department leaders, the city’s archaeologist and historical experts - Requested public records from the city - Analyzed budget and expenditure data in Excel - Pitched ideas for story ledes and graphics, and reported findings to editors - Wrote and fact-checked grafs - Multi-tasked working on an investigation with other stories - Collaborated in a newsroom environment and worked in teams Show less
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Student Reporter
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Jan 2023 - May 2023
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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WTBU News
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Radio Show Host
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Sep 2021 - May 2023
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Co-host Sylababble, a weekly talk show, and prepare weekly content that’s timely - Supervise technical set-up for live shows - Led fact-checking for news-related episodes
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Charcoal Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Multimedia Journalist
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Oct 2022 - Apr 2023
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Wrote Arts features - Shoot and edit photo galleries for the website - SEO writing for online content on Charcoal Connect
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The Daily Free Press
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff News Writer
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Sep 2022 - Jan 2023
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Write news stories for the city and campus sections - Conduct interviews for news stories - Request public police records for news stories - Transcribe interviews - Pitch weekly stories - Worked closely with the editor to fact-check and prepare stories for publication
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Staff Photojournalist
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Oct 2021 - Jan 2023
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Photograph city events and campus activities to accompany news stories - Edit photos using Adobe Lightroom - Shot a photo gallery on the Boston Roe V. Wade protests - Write metadata and captions for photographs
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Boston University News Service
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Journalist
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May 2022 - Jan 2023
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Write breaking news stories - Conduct background research for stories when required - Shot and edited photos on a same-day deadline for the Midterms election in Massachusetts - Shot photo galleries on two protests at Massachusetts State House on a tight deadline - Edited photos using Adobe Lightroom - Wrote captions for the photos - Work closely with the editor to fact-check and edit stories
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Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Nov 2021 - Jan 2023
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Research assistant for Dr. Scott Solberg at Wheelock College of Education and Human Development - Profiled two educators at Sociedad Latina (the research's partner organization) - Planned the layout and help with organization at different production stages of the Center for Career Readiness podcast - Edit episodes of the Center for Career Readiness podcast using Adobe Premiere Pro - Researched, copy-edited, and co-wrote a blog for the Center for Career Readiness website -… Show more Research assistant for Dr. Scott Solberg at Wheelock College of Education and Human Development - Profiled two educators at Sociedad Latina (the research's partner organization) - Planned the layout and help with organization at different production stages of the Center for Career Readiness podcast - Edit episodes of the Center for Career Readiness podcast using Adobe Premiere Pro - Researched, copy-edited, and co-wrote a blog for the Center for Career Readiness website - Training in quantitative data analysis and presentation of quantitative data Show less
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UNICEF USA
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President
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Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Event Coordinator
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Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Plan and organize fundraising events and educational events on child and human rights at Boston University
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The Boston Political Review
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United States
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Online Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Writer
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Jan 2022 - May 2022
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Staff Writer for the Global Politics section
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Vibha
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Campaign Director
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Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India -Initiated and organized monthly medical camps for one year for underprivileged kids and caste minorities in Maharastra, India. -Collaborated with different NGOs around Maharashtra to hold dental and eye checkups in slum areas. -Provided free surgeries to children and free dental kits to 800+ people. -Received the Star Volunteer award by the INGO Vibha.
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Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC)
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India
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Public Policy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Policy Intern
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Oct 2019 - Jan 2020
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Instagram X YLAC Counter Speech Fellowship -Conducted field research on the impact of social media on mental health amongst teenagers. -Produced graphics, videos, and written pieces for social advocacy campaigns on select Instagram accounts for contemporary social issues like mental health, body positivity, and gender inequality. -Drafted letters to local policymakers and reached out to lawyers to implement changes in the Mumbai government school curriculum. -Co-designed draft… Show more Instagram X YLAC Counter Speech Fellowship -Conducted field research on the impact of social media on mental health amongst teenagers. -Produced graphics, videos, and written pieces for social advocacy campaigns on select Instagram accounts for contemporary social issues like mental health, body positivity, and gender inequality. -Drafted letters to local policymakers and reached out to lawyers to implement changes in the Mumbai government school curriculum. -Co-designed draft policy framework for changes in curriculum to aid students suffering from mental health issues. Show less
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Education
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Boston University College of Communication
Bachelor of Science - BS, Journalism -
Boston University - Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies (Pardee School)
Minor, International Relations and Affairs -
Boston University
Minor, Data Science -
Singapore International School, Mumbai
IB Diploma