St. Joseph College of Communication (SJCC)

Profile

Nithin is a mass media analyst and political communication specialist. Active in community service as a media literacy activist and a fact-checker. Certified by Google News Initiative to conduct media literacy programmes. Also, a trainer in the BBC Young India Reporters programme. Conducted more than 400 training sessions for students and professionals in India and abroad. Regularly contributes to newspapers, magazines and journals on media and culture-related articles.

Media Industry Experience

Coordinating Editor: Deepika Online (www.deepika.com & www.rashtradeepika.com) - July 2020 - Jan 2022
Content Specialist: Pentagon Solutions, Abu Dhabi - April - May 2019
Chief Editor: Kudumbajyothi Family Magazine - June 2014 - May 2018
Executive Editor: Mathavum Chinthayum Journal - June 2010 - Dec 2013

Education

MA in Mass Communication & Journalism
First Rank, St Joseph College (Autonomous), Bangalore University
BA in Philosophy
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
B.Th in Theology
Pontifical Institute of Theology & Philosophy, Aluva

Area of Expertise

New Media Journalism
Social Media Analytics
Media Research
Political Communication
Film & Cultural Studies

Institutional Responsibilities

Academic Director
Director of Research & International Collaborations
President, Film Society & Film Festival
Chief Editor, Media Village Journal
Coordinator, Library Committee

Visiting Faculty

Sociology of Media, Sacred Heart Institute, Aluva
Media Analysis, St Thomas Apostolic Seminary, Vadavathoor
Member of the Board of Studies, (Assumption College Autonomous), Changanacherry
Syllabus Expert for Digital Marketing and Radio Production, St Berchman’s College (Autonomous), Changanacherry

Awards and Certifications

UGC NET in Mass Communication & Journalism
Certification in Introduction to Digital Journalism, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism
Certification in The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google Digital Garage
Certification in Academic Writing, University of California (Coursera)
B2 in IELTS, British Council
Inter Seminary Quiz Champion, 2007 - 2013
Inter Seminary Debate Champion, 2011 - 2013
Inter Seminary Elocution Champion - 2013
First Prize, All India Mission Quiz Competition, Syro Malabar Church - 2012
Kala Prathibha, St Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Aluva - 2007, 2013
Best Street Play, All Kerala Street Play Competition, 2012 by Jesus Fraternity
First Prize, All Kerala Essay Competition, 2011 by SAFP

Creative Works / Media Programmes

Quiz Master, Mar Kavukattu Quiz, Goodness TV, 2017
Creative Director, Mission Quiz, Syro Malabar Mission Commission in Goodness TV - 2011 -2012
Christmas Stories in Radio Media Village, December 2020
Sauma Ramba, Lenten Reflections in MAACTV, February - March 2021
Youth Talks in MAAC Radio, February 2022

Publications

Books

Christian Contribution to the Development of Kerala, Merit Books, Ernakulam. ISBN - 9789380762272
The Sword of the Spirit, Merit Books, Ernakulam. ISBN 9789380762784
Over the Top in India
Digital Journalism in India

Book Chapters

The Future of Privacy and Freedom in the Online Spaces with Digital Capitalism and State Surveillance in the Context of Covid-19 Pandemic in Redefining the Modes of Political Communication: Digital Media and Society, Mythri Books, 2021. ISBN 9789391089887
Political Islam in the Post Truth Era, Paurastya Vidhyapeetam Publications, Kottayam, 2022.

Journals

Media in the Post Covid Era - Mathavum Chintayum, September 2020
Representation of Christianity in Malayalam Cinema, Kathiroli June 2021

Magazines/Dailies

Community Radios in Kerala, Radio Media Village Smaranika, March 2022
News Channel Debates and the Church in Kerala, Deepika Daily, June 2021
Editorials in Kudumbajyothi Magazine, June 2014 - June 2018.

Conferences, Workshops and Training Programmes

Pastoral Communication - St Joseph Pontifical Seminary, Aluva, September 2021
Media in Pastoral Ministry, Mary Matha Major Seminary, Trichur, June 2021
Quiz Master, Inter Seminary Quiz Competition, St Joseph Pontifical Seminary, 2014 - 2021
Quiz Master, Independence Quiz, Assumption College (Autonomous), August 2021
Media and Relationships, Kudumbakootayma Study Circle, October 2020, 2021
New Media Journalism in Kerala, Department of Malayalam, St Berchmans College (Autonomous), Changanacherry, 4 March 2022.
Juxtaposing Media Dynamics and Infinite Career Opportunities, Vidhya Knowledge Park, Meerut, 21 July 2021
Media and Parenting, Sree Shankara School, Kalady, 18 February 2022
Story telling as a Career, Assumption College (Autonomous), 23 June 2021
Information and Learning in the context of New Media
Malanadu TTI, Malaparamba, 15 December 2020
Everyday Literature: Objective or Relative? Morning Star College, Angamaly, 9 December 2020
The Subjective Spin in News, St Joseph College Devagiri, Kozhikode, 16 December 2020
Ditches in the Information Landscape, Nirmala Teacher Training Institute, Panjim, Goa, 12 January 2021
Digital Capitalism and State Surveillance, St Claret College, Bangalore, 25 May 2021

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Media Village Campus Changanassery, Kottayam