Rahul Sharma

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Public Policy | Corporate Public Affairs | Strategic & Crisis Communication @ Burson
Rahul Sharma's Location
Delhi, India, India
About Rahul Sharma

Rahul Sharma is Senior Director & Division Head (Public Affairs & Advocacy) with Burson India Group, India’s leading public relations and public affairs firm, and part of the WPP Group. Rahul leads the public affairs division and supporting clients across a range of diverse sectors, on their public affairs and advocacy strategy for India. Besides public policy, he has experience in political and government communication and has been closely involved in developing crisis management strategy for some of the Fortune 500 companies. Rahul is a former journalist and has worked with leading national and business media brands. He was part of the team that launched Lok Sabha Television, India’s first 24-hour parliament channel. During his stint with the channel, besides anchoring marquee shows and reporting on legislative issues, he produced a documentary on renowned British-born Indian architect Laurie Baker. Rahul has professional experience across journalism, communications and policy advocacy. He holds a BA in Economics from University of Delhi and is a post graduate in Broadcast Journalism from Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi. Rahul is also guest faculty at Lady Sri Ram College, University of Delhi.

Rahul Sharma's Current Company Details
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Public Policy | Corporate Public Affairs | Strategic & Crisis Communication
Rahul Sharma Work Experience Details
  • Burson
    Senior Director, Public Affairs & Advocacy
    Burson Jun 2024 - Present
    India
    Introducing the new identity of Burson that has a powerful global network of creative problem solvers and seasoned counselors who unlock brilliant ideas and illuminate opportunity for clients across the world!
  • Bcw Global
    Senior Director, Public Affairs & Advocacy, Bcw India Group
    Bcw Global Apr 2021 - Jun 2024
    India
  • Genesis Bcw
    Senior Director - Public Affairs & Advocacy
    Genesis Bcw Feb 2019 - Jun 2024
    Gurgaon
  • Genesis Bcw
    Director - Public Affairs & Advocacy
    Genesis Bcw Apr 2017 - Jan 2019
  • Genesis Bcw
    Associate Director - Public Affairs & Advocacy
    Genesis Bcw Jan 2016 - Mar 2017
  • Genesis Bcw
    Senior Manager - Public Affairs & Advocacy (Sr. Specialist)
    Genesis Bcw Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
    Gurgaon, India
  • Genesis Bcw
    Editor, The Content Bureau
    Genesis Bcw Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
    Gurgaon, India
    Produce and oversee a wide range of content work for various clients across sectors.
  • Financial Express (India)
    Senior Correspondent, Financial Express
    Financial Express (India) Jan 2010 - Nov 2010
    New Delhi, Delhi, India
    I write primarily for the media, advertising and marketing supplement, "Brand Wagon"
  • Afaqs
    Senior Correspondent
    Afaqs Nov 2009 - Jan 2010
    Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
    I was covering the print media sector for the site as well as the magazine, afaqs! reporter.
  • Mint
    Staff Writer/Anchor, Mint
    Mint Mar 2008 - Oct 2009
    New Delhi, Delhi, India
    With the TV project on hold, I decided to make a shift to the paper. I was covering media for the paper and also a feature writer for Campaign, the weekly media-marketing-management supplement.
  • Lok Sabha, Parliament Of India
    Anchor-Journalist Lok Sabha Tv
    Lok Sabha, Parliament Of India Jul 2006 - Mar 2008
    New Delhi, Delhi, India
    Being a part of the team that started the channel I gained experience not just in my designated responsibilities but also in the field of production and management. To begin with I anchored, literally, hundreds of live shows on a broad range of issues ranging from politics, economy, corporate, health etc. With each show I became more adept at this task and to hold my ground even in times when problems (technical/production) arose. Since it was a small team, I did research, reporting and production work for the very shows I anchored. As a result, my own presentation had the depth and I became a multi-tasker. Furthermore, I did reporting and programming in Hindi as well. I was one of the few in the channel who could do programmes in both the languages with ease. In addition to the routine shows and stories on politics and parliament, I produced a number of field programmes. One of the high-points at Lok Sabha TV was covering the Union Budget of 2007-08 and 2008-09. I anchored and co-produced a series of pre-budget programmes and did analysis with experts, live, on the budget day. It was a great opportunity which very few get at the start of their career. Something, which would have not been possible in an already established television network. I also got a close look at the functioning of the government and their style of management. Working with professionals from the private sector and also government officials was a learning experience.
  • Zee Business
    Production Executive
    Zee Business Feb 2006 - Jul 2006
    Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
    Zee is one of the best organizations to start one’s career with, for it allows people to go ahead and learn. I was primarily at desk but also reported and assisted in production of a show on taxation. The desk job involved working on agency stories, scripting, run-down, producing packages and video-editing them. Bulk of my work was news than programming. Had a great team and seniors from whom I learnt a lot.

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Rahul Sharma's current role is Public Policy | Corporate Public Affairs | Strategic & Crisis Communication.

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Rahul Sharma attended Indian School Of Business, Indian Institute Of Mass Communication, Delhi, Delhi University, Montfort Secondary School.

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