Imran Noshad Khan

I have a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to problem-solving and a drive to see things through to completion. I have more than 3 years of experience in Media and Communication, leading teams across multiple sectors. I am eager to learn, I enjoy overcoming challenges, and I have a genuine interest in relationship management Ability to work with any sector, and creative strategies to maintain strong working relationships, trust, and mutual understanding.

        LiveWire Production                                                              Islamabad, Pakistan 
        Co-Host & Producer                                                              March 2021- Current

• Planning, leading, designing, and implementing external communication strategies 
• Drafting and designing program content and program analysis 
• Planning of the program and activities budget, and timeline, and conducting the cost analysis 
• Coordination and liaison with program casts from diverse backgrounds for podcast shows and crew for the outdoor production
• Supervising and leading content production, research, and analysis 
• Working with editors and VFX specialists to finalize the program themes and concepts 
• Managing marketing, program reach, publicity, and targeted audiences on media platforms
• Following informational technologies outreach methods and increased company following to 200k plus followers 
• Maintaining a database of opinion makers and influentials from different walks of life
  
  GarbageCAN Pvt Ltd                                                            Karachi, Pakistan 
  Chief Communication Officer (CCO)                                 December 2019-January 2021

• Designed, drafted, and conducted research on communication strategy for the effective implementation of the program
• Led and implemented the organization’s communication and advocacy strategy 
• Recruited junior staff and volunteers and organized training on capacity-building with the help of communication material e.g. toolkits, publications, documentaries, related to the environment, etc.
• Provided support in designing, implementing, and monitoring project communication strategy
• Coordinated production of internal and external communications, and assisted in the sub-editing and proofreading of communications products including but not limited to success stories, photographs, video, and social media.
• Drafted reports, sections of studies, summaries, press releases, talking points, e-briefings, and case studies
• Prepared project newsletters, brochures, leaflets, and other publicity materials
• Supported the program team in the development and printing of training material and training guides

        Accountability Lab Pakistan                                         Karachi, Pakistan 
        Communication Officer                                                  October 2018-November 2019

• Developed and distributed content, including publications, press releases, images, and videos for the website, social media, advocacy materials, annual reports, and talking points
• Coordinated media and responded to press inquiries, arrange interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the organization
• Established and maintained effective relationships with journalists especially local media and journalists of interior Sindh and maintained a database of media network 
• Researched ad explored opportunities to enhance the reputation of ongoing projects, and other initiatives, coordinated publicity events 
• Maintained records of media coverage and collated analytics and metrics for analysis 
• Assisted with the management of the communications department in devising budget, contracts, and relationships with vendors and partners as needed
• Trained staff members on communication processes and the required methodology 
• Created and launched targeted marketing campaigns.
• Assisted management in conflict resolution and addressed issues that came up during the field activities 

         Society For International Education                              Karachi, Pakistan 
         Senior Communication Officer  (AzmeNaujawan-project)  October 2017-September 2018

• Wrote and edited marketing and communications materials, including press releases, blog posts, and social media content
• Promoted communications and marketing materials for effective implementation
• Tracked analytics and created reports detailing successes stories and failures of communications campaigns, reporting to the higher body
• Insured all the communications and marketing material aligns with the project theme
• Maintained digital media archives including photos and videos, and assisted the video production team to make content in the targeted goals and area
• Responded to media inquiries and perform media outreach to achieve project gaols
• Developed escalation protocols for managing communication crises, should they arise

Conducted field visits to record success stories and draft program challenges 
 

Federal Urdu University of Arts Science & Technology (Karachi, Pakistan)
BS in Social Work (February 2022)

Millat Higher Secondary School (Karachi, Pakistan) 
FSC (January 2017)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Languages: English (proficient), Urdu (fluent), Pushto (fluent), Punjabi (intermediate), Sindhi (intermediate)
Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Youtube, Facebook SEO
Videography: Making short film documentaries, any short form of content
Honors: English works program by US Consulate Karachi

Courses and Training

● Introduction to MS Access 
● Developing Performance Monitoring Network  
● MS Audit 
● Understanding External Audit
● M&E Tools and Techniques 
● Proposal Writing 
● Safety, Digital Security, and Psychosocial Support for Journalists