Rummana Ahmed — Product Manager

Creative Leader | Content & Media Expert | GTM & Stakeholder Management With years of diverse experience across creative consulting, media, and entertainment, I bring a unique blend of content strategy, digital asset management, sales enablement, and stakeholder engagement to the table. Having worked with global organizations like Capgemini Invent, Yahoo India, CNN IBN, and Times of India, I thrive in fast-paced environments where agility, innovation, and leadership are key. I have successfully led teams, driven high-impact content initiatives, and navigated complex projects under tight deadlines. From conceptualizing and hosting shows to producing engaging digital content, I have built a strong foundation in storytelling that connects with audiences and drives results. My ability to anticipate industry trends and optimize digital presence has helped businesses significantly enhance their engagement across platforms. Beyond strategy, I am equally at ease in execution—whether it’s leading content teams, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, or stepping in front of the camera as a host or interviewer. I take initiative, solve problems proactively, and inspire teams to push creative boundaries. Tough under pressure, passionate about impactful storytelling, and always ready for new challenges—I am looking to take on leadership roles that demand innovation, strategic thinking, and creative excellence.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Media and Content Strategy Expert with a focus on Digital Engagement.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 17 yrs 10 mos

Skills

Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Editorial Management
Content Strategy
News Production

Career Highlights

Led high-impact content initiatives across global organizations.
Expert in storytelling that drives audience engagement.
Proven ability to navigate complex projects under tight deadlines.

Work Experience

Capgemini Invent

Manager - Brand & Content (2 yrs 11 mos)

Yahoo! India

Editorial Manager (11 yrs 11 mos)

Humtumcity, 1180 AM

Radio Show Host (0 mo)

River Region Edition, WSIU Channel 8

Graduate Assistant/Cameraperson (1 yr)

CNN-IBN

Senior Editor (1 yr 8 mos)

Bennett, Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)

Sub-Editor (4 mos)

exchange4media

Correspondent (1 yr)

Star News, Chennai, India

Freelance Reporter (5 mos)

Gulf Asia Vision

Programme Producer | Gulf Asia Vision, Chennai, India | Aug 2003 – Jan 2004 | (5 mos)

Education

Masters in Media Management at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

PG Diploma at The Asian College of Journalism

Bachelor's Degree at Miranda House, Delhi

High School at The Assembly of God Church School - India

Rummana Ahmed

Product Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India17 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led high-impact content initiatives across global organizations.
Expert in storytelling that drives audience engagement.
Proven ability to navigate complex projects under tight deadlines.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Media and Content Strategy Expert with a focus on Digital Engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Stakeholder ManagementProject ManagementEditorial ManagementContent StrategyNews Production

Other Skills

BloggingBroadcastBroadcast JournalismBroadcastingBudget ManagementCSRCitizen JournalismContent DevelopmentContent ManagementCopy EditingCorporate VideosDigital Asset ManagementDigital MarketingDigital MediaDigital Strategy

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Experience

Capgemini invent

Manager - Brand & Content

Apr 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · India · On-site

Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects on time and within budget.

Digital Asset ManagementCorporate VideosStakeholder ManagementProgram ManagementPresentation SkillsProject Management+7

Yahoo! india

Editorial Manager

Nov 2009 – Oct 2021 · 11 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Over the last twelve years at Yahoo, been entrusted with a variety of responsibilities, including working on the news desk and supervising breaking news events, as well as profiling cinema stars and reviewing a number of recent Hindi films. Hosted two popular Yahoo India series – ‘Movies with Rummana’ and ‘Now Streaming’
Since its beginning, have been an integral part of Yahoo India's editorial staff, which has developed dramatically. We were averaging over 250 million page views per month in November 2009, which eventually increased to 1 billion. Also established and solidified Yahoo India's social media presence.
Also wrote parenting and relationship articles for Yahoo India Lifestyle, which received a lot of attention online.

Film CriticismPresentation SkillsShow HostingInterviewingEditorial ManagementContent Strategy

Humtumcity, 1180 am

Radio Show Host

Jan 2008 – Jan 2008 · 0 mo · Houston, Texas, USA

Hosted a live two-hour lunch hour special show five days a week. Bollywood music and gossip, as well as traffic and weather updates and caller requests, were all covered on the broadcast. Also narrated commercials for on-air broadcasts.

River region edition, wsiu channel 8

Graduate Assistant/Cameraperson

Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 · 1 yr · SIUC, Carbondale, IL

Undergraduate students were taught how to shoot news stories, report on camera, and edit stories using non-linear editing systems such as Avid and Final Cut Pro. Political, weather, sports, and a variety of other news/feature stories were covered.

Cnn-ibn

Senior Editor

Aug 2005 – Apr 2007 · 1 yr 8 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Handled the creation of at least three to four live newscasts every day and oversaw the news bulletin rundown. Reporters from all throughout the country contributed news packages, which I wrote, edited, and voiced.

Television Studio ProductionTelevision NewsNews Production

Bennett, coleman and co. ltd. (times group)

Sub-Editor

Jan 2005 – May 2005 · 4 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Produced content for www.timesofindia.com's live news website, which included rewriting, editing, and proofreading news reports/stories. Scanned wires, selected noteworthy stories, edited them, and selected pertinent photographs for the website

Exchange4media

Correspondent

Jan 2004 – Jan 2005 · 1 yr · New Delhi Area, India

Covered the marketing, advertising, and media beats for a marketing, advertising, and media portal, including significant mergers and acquisitions and executive changes. Interviewed notable individuals, including Nik Gowing, a BBC presenter.

Star news, chennai, india

Freelance Reporter

Aug 2003 – Jan 2004 · 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

As a primary freelance reporter, I was responsible for covering and reporting on news stories in Tamil Nadu. Covered significant stories such as the Marina demolition drive and the arrest of the editor of Naakeran. Also covered current events, sports.

Gulf asia vision

Programme Producer | Gulf Asia Vision, Chennai, India | Aug 2003 – Jan 2004 |

Aug 2003 – Jan 2004 · 5 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Produced documentaries and feature programs on social issues for audiences in India and the Gulf. Key programs included episodes on women's education and rights in Islam, Islamic traditions, homes for specially-abled adults and nursing homes in Chennai.