Anitha Jacques
About Anitha Jacques
Anitha Jacques is an Analyst in News Operations at Thomson Reuters, with a background in media studies and experience in public relations and design. She has contributed to various projects, including content creation for National Geographic and has served in multiple roles within TED Conferences.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Anitha Jacques has been working as an Analyst in News Operations at Thomson Reuters since 2021. Based in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, she has gained significant experience in news operations during her tenure. Her role involves analyzing news content and contributing to the overall news production process.
Education and Expertise
Anitha Jacques holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Triple Major in Media Studies, Economics, and Political Science from Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, which she completed from 2016 to 2019. She further pursued a Master of Arts in Media and Communication Studies with a focus on Multimedia Journalism at the same institution from 2019 to 2021. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in media and communication principles.
Professional Experience
Anitha has accumulated diverse professional experience prior to her current role. She worked as a Public Relations and Influence Intern at Ogilvy for three months in 2021. Additionally, she served as a Design and PR Intern at HUMAN EXPERIENCE for four months from 2020 to 2021. Her earlier experiences include roles at National Geographic as a Photographer, Videographer, and Content Writer in 2017, and as an Assistant to the Producer at Radio Indigo FM in 2019.
Involvement with TED Conferences
Anitha Jacques was actively involved with TED Conferences from 2016 to 2019, where she served as a Delegator, Campus Ambassador, and Photographer. In her role as a campus ambassador, she engaged in event organization and promotional activities, contributing to the visibility and outreach of TED events.
Skills in Visual Storytelling
Anitha has experience in content creation and photography projects, particularly during her time with National Geographic. This experience has allowed her to develop skills in visual storytelling, which are essential in her current role in news operations. Her background in multimedia journalism further enhances her capabilities in this area.