Mr. Raj Kumar Jha

Organization : Rural Campus

Designation : Director

About Mr. Raj Kumar Jha

Rural Campus Director Raj Kumar Jha is a renowned rural communication specialist with over 36 years of experience in designing communication strategies for rural audiences. He is a writer, narrator, and advocate for rural communities, having worked on social and developmental issues like HIV/AIDS, sanitation, and farmer welfare. Previously, he served as a National Creative Director at Ogilvy & Mather, leading their rural communication team. Currently, he is the Director of Rural Campus and a freelance writer.

Professional Experience

Rural Campus, New Delhi, India, Director, Jul 2019 - Present

  • Established a consultancy focused on rural communication projects.

Freelance Writer Delhi, India, May 2019 – Jun 2019

  • Creates content on rural issues and community development.

Rural Communication (Ogilvy & Mather Advertising) New Delhi, India Consultant, Jan 1988 – Apr 2019

  • Provided strategic communication expertise for various FMCG brands, social development campaigns, and health initiatives. Led the Ogilvy Outreach rural communication team for those years.

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

  • Vice President, Rural Marketing Association of India (RMAI)
  • Board Member - Janani & Prachar Prasar
  • Visiting Faculty - MICA, SPJIFTR (Rural communication institutes)
  • Specialties: Non-conventional media (writing, films, photography)
  • TEDx Speaker

Education

  • Self-educated in cultural communication and rural development.

Skills and Competencies

  • Storytelling
  • Campaign development
  • Scriptwriting
  • Content creation

Languages Known

  • Hindi (Full Professional)
  • Maithili (Native)
  • English (Full Professional)

Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajkumar-jha-2479207/

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