DevRupa Rakshit — Business Development Executive
I’m a queer, autistic creative working at the intersections of media, mental health, disability justice, and digital communication. With a multidisciplinary background spanning journalism, legal education, and visual art, I specialize in helping organizations translate complex ideas into accessible, engaging narratives — across formats and platforms. In short: I think like a strategist, write like an editor, and work like a collaborator. I've briefly worked with the UN Women, and led editorial projects on culture, science, and health, while supporting cross-platform content strategy at The Swaddle. Now, I independently consult with grassroots organizations and advocacy groups to shape voice, tone, and storytelling — especially around social justice, accessibility, and mental health. My work has appeared in Vogue, The Wire, Dirty Magazine, The Quint, Goya Journal, Tweak India, and Feminism In India, among others. My work has been recognized at the Laadli Media Award for Gender Sensitivity (2021), I've won and SCARF Media Award for Mental Health Reporting (2023). Oh, and I used to be a lawyer, and have a degree in painting, too! I'm currently open to: 1. working on commissioned articles, 2. developing communications strategy for organizations in gender, disability, or mental health, and 3. consulting on inclusive storytelling and accessible content, among others. Let’s connect — especially if you’re building something thoughtful, bold, and grounded in care!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Media and Communication Specialist with a focus on Social Justice and Accessibility.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 12 yrs 4 mos
Skills
- Writing
- Content Strategy
Career Highlights
- Award-winning multimedia journalist with diverse expertise.
- Strong advocate for mental health and disability justice.
- Experienced in creating accessible narratives for social justice.
Work Experience
Freelance
Multimedia Journalist, Media Strategist and Consultant, Author-in-Progress (2 yrs)
Revival Disability India
Community Coordinator and Comunications Strategist (4 mos)
UN Women
Consultant Writer (3 mos)
TheSwaddle
Associate Editor (4 yrs)
Veritas Legal, Advocates and Solicitors
Business Development Associate (4 mos)
J. Sagar Associates
Associate (1 yr 9 mos)
Legal Intern (1 mo)
Legal Intern (1 mo)
Legal Intern (1 mo)
Centre for Internet and Society
Research Intern (0 mo)
The International Journal of Law and Policy Review
Assistant Editor (1 yr 2 mos)
Journal of Telecommunication and Broadcasting, LexisNexis Publications
Editor (2 yrs 5 mos)
Parity Media Private Limited
Contributor (7 mos)
Advanced Centre on Cyber Law and Forensics, NLSIU
Research Intern (1 mo)
CLATapult
Author of Study Materials (1 yr 1 mo)
Legal Aid Society, NUJS, Kolkata
Teacher (8 mos)
Education
Fellowship at Ananta Aspen Centre (India Chapter of Aspen Institute)
B.A./B.Sc. L.L.B. [Hons.] at West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences
at St. Mary's English High School, Jamshedpur
Senior Diploma at Bangiya Sangeet Parishad