Comm Creatives: People

Comm Creatives: People is the third resource in the series of Comm Creatives Blogs.

Here we will feature and promote the projects and creative work of the freshest emerging talent in media and communication arts industries.

The Comm Creatives Blog collection is designed to be an online career guide for people who are just beginning their careers in the media and communication arts industries.
April 15

Hetal Naik, aspiring public relations executive

Career Q & A Interview: Part 4 of 6- Experience at a newspaper

Comm Creatives-People:

Talk a little bit about the work you did at the newspaper.

Hetal Naik:

“I worked as a copy editor at the Times of India.”

Comm Creatives-People:

What were your duties there?

Hetal Naik:

“My job was to write and edit articles for special features that would be on fashion, accessories, automobiles, health, environment or education. I had to supervise page designing process and work with the graphic designers at the company. I also had to co-ordinate with other freelancers.”

Comm Creatives-People:

What advice would you give other students who want to be copy editors? 

Hetal Naik:

“Students who wish to be copy editors would need to write, do interviews and read a lot. They would have to have good communication skills and knowledge of various areas of life. It can be a fulfilling job as one gets the chance to work on different subjects and explore creative ideas.”