Indran Paramasivam
Summary
Indran is a diligent Editor with 10 years of journalism experience, including, writing and editing across print and digital media. He is a polished wordsmith and proofreads text with an eye for detail, accuracy and impact. He is effective at time management and multitasking in a deadline-driven environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
Nevermind Magazine
05.2020 - Current
- Nevermind Zine is a an online publication that shines a light on cutting-edge offerings from pop culture's many worlds, especially music
- I regularly interview local and international artists and review music from Singapore and beyond
- As editor, I single-handedly write and oversee content on the website. I also work with contributors for interesting story angles
Editor
Bandwagon Asia
07.2018 - 01.2020
- As editor of Bandwagon Asia, I set the editorial tone of the publication, vetted ideas and articles, contributed stories and managed a team of writers, freelancers and contributors
- Key roles included conducting weekly brainstorms, delegating and scheduling stories, organising and conducting interviews with artists from Singapore and all over the world (Dua Lipa, Rich Brian, Niall Horan, Slash, Joji, Rita Ora)
- Helmed site Hear65, devoted exclusively to the spectrum of Singaporean music
- Built a bridge between musicians and the wider public by reviewing releases and live performances
- Hosted two Singapore Writer's Festival 2019 centered around music and the creative scene here
Music Editor
JUICE Magazine
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Helmed all music, nightlife and food and beverage content for the print publication as well as for the website
- Key functions included pitching story ideas to the editor, working on approved ideas, managing interns and contributors and representing the brand at various events
- Key highlights include securing an exclusive interview with Big Boi of Outkast, and exclusive video content opportunities with artists such as Weezer, Hiatus Kaiyote, Goldie, One Ok Rock, Flume, HONNE, Lany, Kero Kero Bonito, The Temper Trap, and Death Cab for Cutie
Web Editor
Time Out Singapore
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Supplemented print publication with online content from across all beats of the magazine, including Art & Culture, Food & Beverage and Things To Do
- Oversaw migration and re-presentation of online stories to digital
- Curated and disseminated weekly online newsletter to database
- Curated weekly listicles
- Interviewed trailblazing local and international personalities (Randy Jackson, Ferry Corsten, Yuna, Sukki Singapora)
Writer
ZIGGY Magazine
09.2013 - 05.2015
- As the only writer, I wrote all music, nightlife and food and beverage content
- Key functions include organising interviews with local and international artists, attending events, performances and launches
- Key highlights include securing cover story exclusives with a slew of international artists including Lana Del Rey, St. Vincent, BANKS, Disclosure, HAIM, Perfume Genius, Haim, as well as getting flown out to Melbourne, Australia to cover the St. Jerome's Laneway Festival
Senior Staff Officer (Publications)
Ministry of Home Affairs
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Curated, contributed and published to monthly internal magazine Rescue 995
- Reported on all new developments with Singapore Civil Defence Force
- Curated and published Annual Report 2012-2013
- Liased with vendors such as printers and creative agencies
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
National University of Singapore
Singapore07.2011
Skills
- Having expressed a strong and unquenchable desire for the written word since his youth, Indran has grown to be a writer and editor whose expressive and analytical faculties continue to grow to this day
- Aside from reading and writing, he is extremely passionate about pop culture, specifically cutting-edge music, regardless of genre and specific Marvel superheroes and bad horror movies
Timeline
Editor
Nevermind Magazine
05.2020 - Current
Editor
Bandwagon Asia
07.2018 - 01.2020
Music Editor
JUICE Magazine
12.2015 - 05.2018
Web Editor
Time Out Singapore
07.2015 - 11.2015
Writer
ZIGGY Magazine
09.2013 - 05.2015
Senior Staff Officer (Publications)
Ministry of Home Affairs
04.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
National University of Singapore