Nandini Venkata

Led 3 podcast projects with tight deadlines, producing on average 8 episodes per week. Daily tasks included writing scripts and copy, coordinating with external partners, audio recording and editing, and coordinating with external partners. Grew monthly listener base by over 1380%.

Researched Chinese and German current affairs related to economic, urban, health, environmental policy news to write and edit 20+ articles for monthly project newsletter. Performed ongoing administrative tasks such as drafting contracts, managing website, coordinating with external stakeholders, editing publications and designing PPTs for senior management.

•Participated in conferences and closed meetings at international organisations (UNODC, OSCE, IAEA), producing reports for the Afghan Foreign Ministry in Kabul. •Undertook research to develop a policy recommendation report for Afghanistan's sustainable socio-economic development and improved security. •Granted administrative support to Afghan diplomats by writing Note Verbales, meeting minutes, background reports, and speeches – including one to be read by the Afghan Foreign Minister.

• Wrote several articles and video scripts on China-related news. • Interviewed experts working in fields including foreign policy, international trade and environmental protection. • Developed creative ways to discuss current affairs e.g. by producing an online video series examining how major news stories are discussed across Chinese social media platforms.

•Daily research on China’s current affairs and preparing daily internal news reports covering activities in various sectors (environment, social issues, politics and international relations). •Producing press releases, social media articles and speeches to be read by an EU Commissioner. •Assisted in the organization of major events including the high-level visit of an EU commissioner, press conferences and the EU Film Festival.

•Communicated complicated subjects ranging from gender equality to international conflicts to individuals with limited English, and presented lectures to classes of up to 50 students. •Created the curriculum, assessment, homework and exam materials.

•Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with partner companies by attending company meetings and exclusive networking events across Beijing. •Worked as a team to match clients with suitable host companies in order to meet strict deadlines

- Environmental Change and Policy - Population, Human Capital and Policy - Qualitative and Quantitative Methods - Contemporary Global Policy Challenges - Growth, Well-Being, and Development Master Thesis: "Freshwater Scarcity and Population Change in China: A Longterm Perspective"

-Advanced Skills (French) - The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union, 1921 -1993 - The Rise of Modern Japan: from Meiji Restoration to the Present Day - Colonial Legacy - Postcolonial Conflict - European Politics - International Politics