Akhil Arora

About Akhil Arora

I build and scale brand identities that people actually want to talk to. Currently…

Experience

1. Content Program Manager, Alexa

   Amazon

   Oct 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   I make Alexa fun! That involves writing jokes, puns, poems, and stories. Creating quizzes for kids and adults, driving topical engagement and debugging what’s not working and why.» Building the social and community approach for Alexa, showcasing how the voice AI can be quirky, witty, or your kid’s playtime partner» Drive the news experience for Alexa, engaging with existing and potential partners, overseeing contracts and guidelines» Lead Alexa Community Programmes, reaching out to underprivileged and underrepresented communities, in addition to those with disabilities or associated challenges, proving that the voice AI can be a learning tool alongside “just fun”. In short, using Alexa for good!

Education

• Delhi Public School, Ahmedabad

  All India Senior School Certificate Examination, Science

  2003 — 2011

• City St George’s, University of London

  Master of Arts (M.A.), International Journalism

  2014 — 2015

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Mass Media, Journalism

  2011 — 2014

Skills

• Editing
• Sports Writing
• Technical Writing
• Mac Os
• Technology
• Online Journalism
• Final Cut Pro
• Teamwork
• Lightroom
• Blogging
• Research
• Video Editing
• Windows
• Computer Proficiency
• Copy Editing
• Public Speaking
• Journalism
• Strategic Planning
• Photography
• Newspapers
• Creative Writing
• Android
• Writing
• Photoshop
• Editorial
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Storytelling
• Indesign
• Sports
• Microsoft Office
• News Writing
• Social Media
• New Media
• Magazines
• Publishing
• Powerpoint