About Me
As a journalist, editor, and social media strategist, I’ve mastered the art of capturing and retaining one of the most valuable resources: people’s attention.
By creating viral videos with millions of views, writing novels for young adults based on my reporting experiences, and growing social media handles by over 100,000 followers, it’s safe to say that I love converting crucial information into compelling content.
Vishaka George
Journalist, Editor, and Social media strategist
What Readers
Are Saying
I would like to mention the skillful weaving of the story with the theme. The images at the beginning of the book are powerful. Scene upon scene builds up to the point where the protagonist meets his future mentor
Ermelinda
Review of House of Uncommons
It was a warm, heartfelt read, and tears sprang to my eyes more than once
Varsha Seshan
Review of House of Uncommons
Vishaka is incredibly gifted, both in talent and energy and is very comfortably a multimedia reporter and journalist. And that’s only part of what she does for PARI.
P. Sainath
Founder Editor, PARI
It was lovely to attend Vishaka’s workshop at MAP earlier today. It was really insightful in terms of exploring the practicalities of planning and writing an ethical human-centred journalistic piece. Very much appreciated how she made the workshop participatory
Niranjan Nampoothiri
Researcher
What I do
My expertise lies in blending powerful storytelling with strategic thinking to deliver impactful content.
Reporting and storytelling
As a journalist with a decade of experience across media and industries, I bring an empathetic interviewing technique, a rigorous research methodology, and an ability to weave both these skills into evocative narratives that can impact change.
Editing text, video and audio
I am also an experienced editor with a sharp eye for detail, consistency, and accuracy. Beyond providing editorial hygiene, I also push writers to seek and incorporate more humanity into their work, something a lot of journalism and writing lacks in mainstream culture these days. I can skillfully combine data and experience into a story or narrative that moves readers across ages.
Conceptualising and executing a digital strategy for tangible impact
Storytelling is the most handy tool in my social media arsenal. It is the most powerful and consistent way to draw attention, never failing to succeed whether the medium is a film, book, article, photo or tweet. And it works no matter the information or product being conveyed or sold.
Media training workshops to enhance internal and external communications
I teach professionals how to apply journalism’s best practices in everyday life. From the importance of seeking informed consent and being a better listener and observer to crafting narratives rich in data and anecdotes — the ABC’s of ethical journalism can find applications far beyond noisy newsrooms.
Books
Young adults need more
fiction set in rural India.
fiction set in rural India.
Ammini Against the Storm
A farming family in Kerala experiences the wrath of erratic weather and faulty agrarian policies. The book, published by one of India's largest children's publishing houses, Karadi Tales, is used in Indian schools to discuss the insidious causes and effects of climate change.
House of Uncommons
A group of teenagers from rural Tamil Nadu who are HIV-positive fight social stigma and discrimination while also forging lifelong friendships. This story, published by Karadi Tales, was long-listed for the coveted Times of India AutHer Awards 2021. The story is based on a reporting experience I had in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. You can read the original report here.
Work Experience
