Urmila Ramakrishnan
About Urmila Ramakrishnan
Urmila Ramakrishnan serves as the Associate Director of Social Media for Bon Appétit and Epicurious at Condé Nast, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in journalism and culinary communications, she has held various roles in media and content creation across multiple cities.
Work at Condé Nast
Urmila Ramakrishnan has served as the Associate Director of Social Media for Bon Appétit and Epicurious at Condé Nast since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for developing and executing social media strategies that enhance brand visibility and audience engagement. Her tenure at Condé Nast has allowed her to leverage her extensive background in digital media and culinary journalism to connect with diverse audiences.
Previous Experience in Media
Prior to her current role, Ramakrishnan worked at the San Francisco Chronicle and SFGATE as a Producer from 2018 to 2020. She also held the position of Editorial Producer at the same organizations from 2017 to 2018. Her experience includes a role as Digital Editor and Social Strategist at KQED Food for seven months in 2020, and as a Freelance Writer at Guerrero Howe Custom Media from 2014 to 2017. This diverse background has equipped her with a strong foundation in content creation and media production.
Education and Expertise
Ramakrishnan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master in Food Culture and Communications from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy, from 2014 to 2015. This academic background supports her expertise in culinary journalism and enhances her ability to engage with food and tourism brands.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Ramakrishnan founded a gastronomic tourism magazine, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to the culinary field. Her initiative reflects her dedication to promoting food culture and tourism, aligning with her professional focus on sustainable agriculture and food trends. Additionally, she maintains a photography portfolio and runs a YouTube channel named 'milamakes', where she shares her culinary and travel experiences.
Skills and Services Offered
Urmila Ramakrishnan offers a range of services that include recipe testing, editing, transcription, fact-checking, and video editing. Her diversified portfolio highlights her versatility in content production, particularly in the realms of food and travel writing. She engages niche audiences through her content, emphasizing her ability to communicate effectively within the culinary space.