Priyanshu Gupta

About Priyanshu Gupta

Multidisciplinary researcher and communication professional working at the intersection of strategic communication, public policy, and governance. Currently pursuing an M.A. in Strategic Communication at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi, with prior academic training in Public Administration and Urban Studies.I am a UGC NET–JRF qualified researcher in Mass Communication (Dec 2025) with a strong interest in evidence-based policy communication and governance.My professional experience includes working with institutions such as Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and government offices in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jammu & Kashmir, where I contributed to policy research, strategic communication, governance analysis, and media outreach.My areas of interest include policy communication, governance reforms, political communication, and urban policy. I am keen to work at the intersection of policy research, public communication, and institutional strategy.

Experience

1. Internship Trainee

   Observer Research Foundation

   Feb 2026 — Present · Delhi, IN

   Manage content dissemination and audience engagement across ORF’s official social media platforms — X (Twitter), Telegram, and WhatsApp, strengthening digital outreach for policy discussions and global events.° Serve as part of the communications and design team for Raisina Dialogue 2026, contributing to the creation of digital creatives, event posts, and official magazines.Capture and coordinate video bytes/interactions of foreign Prime Ministers, Presidents, Ministers, and senior global policymakers, supporting real-time coverage of high-level diplomatic engagements.° Assist in live digital coverage and documentation of international policy discussions, ensuring timely dissemination across ORF’s digital platforms.° Collaborate with the communications team to amplify global policy narratives and enhance ORF’s digital visibility during major international events.

Education

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration

• Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi

  Strategic Communication , Strategic communication

• Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master of Arts - MA, Urban Studies/Affairs

• Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB

• Symbiosis Centre for Media & Communication (SCMC)

  Bachelor of Arts - Mass communication, Cinematography and Film/Video Production

  2016 — 2017