Foram Mehta

New York, NY USA
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Professional Experience

I'm an energetic multimedia journalist passionate about storytelling and connecting an audience with informative and engaging content. I'm trained and skilled skilled in reporting, writing and producing content. I've interviewed everyone from entrepreneurs and sports celebrities to beauty experts and health/medical professionals for video, print and digital publications. I specialize in writing profiles and telling a detailed story with thorough research and in-depth interviewing.

Expertise

Editor
2 Years
Reporter
3 Years
Writer
5 Years

Specialty

Family, Children & Teenagers
1 Year
Lifestyle
3 Years
Beauty
Entry Level

Industries


Documentary
Entry Level
Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
Entry Level
Online/new media
3 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

3 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Wall Street Insanity (3-5)

Other Work History

Saffluence.com, Editor Pregnant. Sg, Editor Dejamjor.com, Blog Editor & Social Media Manager Babble.com, Editorial Intern

Technical Skills

Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop Elements (photo editing), Final Cut Pro, iMovie (video editing)

Foreign Language Skills

Gujarati, Hindi

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Wordpress, Mac OS

Equipment

Laptop, audio recorder, Nikon DSLR, Photoshop Elements, Adobe Lightroom

References

Laskhmi Reddy (Saffluence.com), Jack Murnighan (Babble.com), Matt Skinner (Digital Skin LLC)

Awards

Betty Nguyen Scholarship for Asian American Broadcast Journalists

Showcase

Health & Lifestyle

Research Shows Injecting Missing Protein Could Help Male Infertility
(Dejamor.com 4/19/2024)
For men dealing with infertility, there may be promising news that could help an issue affecting an estimated 15% of couples trying to conceive. Scientists at Cardiff University in the U.K. found that injecting a missing protein to human sperm could help initiate the egg fertilization process.
Just Having Fun: Study Shows Being Playful is Hot
(Dejamor.com 4/19/2024)
You can never be too old to have some fun, and there's a new study that proves it. Researchers at Penn State recently surveyed 164 undergraduate males and 89 females about possible personality traits they would seek in a mate, and both genders proved one thing in common: Being playful is a turn-on.
How Stress Can Affect Your Sex Life and Ways to Combat It
(Dejamor.com 4/19/2024)
A new study published in the journal Hormones and Behavior shows that high levels of the stress hormone cortisol can suppress the effects testosterone has on behavior - which can mean less libido for men. And for women, researchers say that too much stress over time can have a bigger negative impact

Editorial

Why Every 20-Something Needs to Move At Least Once Before Settling Down
(WallStreetInsanity.com 4/3/2014)
The real truth of adulthood is that it usually doesn't begin until you walk across the stage with diploma in hand. The next step in life is to find a job and set off on the next journey to build the career you've worked 18 years to prepare for. Don't settle until you've moved at least once.
10 Quotes That Will Offer You Perspective on Living a Meaningful Life
(WallStreetInsanity.com 4/7/2014)
If you think about it, people have changed very little in the 10,000 years or so of modern human history. Our life goals are pretty much the same: eat, sleep, mate, procreate, repeat. Of course, if life was really that simple, we'd all live in a much more harmonious world.
Why Having Less In NYC Will Make You A Better Person
(WallStreetInsanity.com 4/9/2014)
n a city of plenty, most people live with less in The Big Apple: less space, less money, less luxury. And yet there's a beautiful thing in living with less [but shelling out way more than you'd like], especially when coming from a life of easy --you might just become a better person for it.
The Western Condescension of Hinduism
(Hinduism Today 8/18/2011)
An 0p-ed discussing points surrounding the generally negative western opinion of the religion of Hinduism, based on personal experiences and discussion topics from materials found in pop culture.

Career & Entrepreneurship

I Work the Graveyard Shift
(Marie Claire 2/19/2010)
An estimated 8 million Americans work through the night, scurrying to the office while the rest of the world settles into bed. Would it work for you? Here's what we asked women who work the overnight hours.
Suited Up in Success: The Men of A Suit That Fits
(Saffluence.com 5/1/2013)
Warren Bennett and David Hathiramani are co-founders of the world's first online tailoring company, A Suit That Fits. They were school friends before they turned business partners, but both grew up in entrepreneurial households, so it wasn't the biggest surprise when they started their own company.
Doonya Brings Bollywood to the Gym
(Saffluence.com 5/14/2013)
Priya Pandya was thinking Bollywood when she founded Doonya in 2005 with co-founder Kajal Desai. By 2007 the Bollywood dance fitness classes were taking New York and Washington D.C. by storm, and the women knew they had something big in their hands. We take a look at the secret to their success.

Video/Multimedia

Vince Young Steakhouse Opening Private Premiere
(4/19/2024)
Covering the exclusive private opening of the Vince Young Steakhouse in Austin, Texas with interviews from the famous football player and his restaurateur partner.
Foram Mehta's Reporter and Anchor Demo Reel
(4/19/2024)
A demo reel highlighting Foram Mehta's work as a one-man-band reporter and anchor.
Women and the Media: A Short Documentary
(4/19/2024)
A self-produced documentary highlighting the underlying issues women face in the media.

Beauty

My Makeover: New Girl in New York
(Saffluence.com 8/30/2013)
Meet: Dipika Patel. She's your everyday 26-year-old city girl trying to juggle school, work, friends and family in The Big Apple - while still looking great. When you're tending to so much, though, something is bound to be neglected, and for Dipika, it's her hair. Time for a makeover, we say!
Pucker Up! Our Favorites to Create the Perfect Summer Lip
(Saffluence.com 8/6/2013)
Whether it's the classic red pout or a dewy nude pucker, wearing the perfect lip color can do wonders for a woman's confidence as she walks out the door to take on the world. Well that's how we feel anyway! Here are our staff faves and classic tricks to creating the perfect summer lip.