Aarti Saundalkar Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai

Arts & Culture Features Editor As an experienced Arts & Culture Features Editor, I specialize in creating SEO-driven content spotlighting the best of Dubai and the UAE’s vibrant cultural scene. I craft engaging content on a wide range of topics, from the latest arts and cultural events to new attractions, things to do in the city, and current happenings across the region.At What’s On, I take pride in delivering the best content under tight deadlines, always keeping an eye on the latest developments and attractions through meticulous research, and maintaining great relationships with professionals in the industry. Key Highlights:* Creating SEO-optimized articles and content for What’s On, with a passion for arts, culture, lifestyle, and current events across Dubai and the UAE.* Managing social media content and campaigns, boosting traffic to whatson.ae, increasing engagement, and growing our online following.* Writing and producing paid content, including video assets, in collaboration with the sales team to meet business goals.* Collaborating with the Head of Content and wider team to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery of content across print and digital platforms.* Shooting, editing, and curating video content for What’s On's digital platforms, ensuring the brand’s online presence is fresh and engaging.* Designing and sending email newsletters using Eloqua, driving web traffic and keeping subscribers informed on the latest happenings.* Building and maintaining strong relationships with PR and marketing reps to facilitate collaboration and content sourcing.* Monitoring website analytics daily using Parse.ly to optimize performance and improve audience engagement.* Mentoring and managing interns, providing guidance on What’s On style of writing, proofreading, and editing.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Responsible for picture research for What's On Dubai, What's On Abu Dhabi, good, Experience Jumeirah, Nomad, Dubai Voyager, Emirates Man, Cyclist Middle East, and hype- Assisting with editorial requirements for the above titles with tasks such as but not limited to budgeting, updating editorial content, liaising with photographers (both in-house and freelance) PRs, etc- Assisting the design department to ensure editorial corrections are made prior to going to press - Administrative tasks include preparing documents for freelancers payments and providing final cost sheets for What's On magazines and the What's On website using SAP to the accounts department- Tasked with the responsibility for uploading Open Skies content onto the Emirates airline website www.emirates.com using SDL Tridion platform

Media One Tower, Media City

Editorial Assistant: - Coordinated with PRs, freelance writers, clients, designers, and proofreaders for the smooth production of several Special Projects(now known as Connect) magazine titles- Responsible for managing department project costing, freelancer payments and petty cashPhotography Coordinator - Managed the photography schedules across company’s entire portfolio of publications- Ensured timely delivery of photographs to each department- Assisted the Studio Manager with purchases and management of studio and equipment- Assisted the Photography Department for major Motivate events, including What’s On Awards Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Emirates Woman Awards, Gulf Business Awards and BTME Awards- Solely responsible for managing department project costing, freelancer payments and petty cash

- Assisted with the preparing press releases and designing brochures and collaterals for displays in spas across Dubai including Atlantis and Jumeirah Zabeel Saray- Conducted database research- Assisted Office Manager with administrative tasks

Temporary position to assist the circulations team to increase distribution of THINK magazine

Media City, Dubai

- Prepared presentations for client meetings- Conducted database research for Sales Department- Prepared data collection form for Data Analyst and assisted with data input- Assisted with branding process of Al Barq

- Solely maintained the guest list simultaneously for the following events: Channel ME Awards 2010Time Out Restaurant Awards 2010Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards 2010

B.A. In Media And Communications, Media

Activities and Societies: Community Service, Weekly newsletter, Dubai International Film Festival, Woman to Woman EventsI am an adaptable.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Assisted 2 - 3 times a week in my free time with Community Service in school. Worked alongside with a Grade 1.