FACULTY PROFILE

Title Mr. First Ezra Last John Photograph (Ms/Mr/Dr/Pro Name Name f)

Designation Assistant Professor

Department Journalism

Address Department of Journalism, Kalindi College, (Official) East Patel Nagar, New .

Phone No. 9968255639

Email [email protected]

Education

Subject Institution Year Details

2007 B.A. (Hons.) University of Delhi

English Literature

P.G. Diploma Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi 2008 ---

Mass Communication

M.A. A.J.K. Mass Communication 2010 --- and Research Centre, Jamia Mass Millia Islamia, Communication

M.Phil. Maharshi Dayanand 2015 Research Dissertation University, Rohtak Title: A study of economic Journalism & Mass strategy in the Communication mainstream Hindi Cinema. Ph.D. Maharshi Dayanand Pursuing Registered Ph.D. Topic: University, Rohtak Cinematic Portrayal of Journalism & Mass (Reg. on Development: A Thematic Communication 08.04.2016) Representation in Bombay Cinema

UGC NET UGC – Journalism & Mass June 2014 --- Communication

Maharashtra & Goa University of Pune - December, --- SET Journalism & Mass 2013 Communication

Andhra Pradesh SET Osmania University, November, --- Hyderabad - Journalism & 2013 Mass Communication

Career Profile

Organisation/Institutio Designation Duration Role n

Blue Slate Media Pvt. Correspondent 1 year 2 Reporting and Ltd. months Editorial

(A division of Network 18 Group)

IILM (School of Guest Lecturer 1 year Academic Design), Gurgaon (Film & TV U.G Course)

Bluebells School Visiting Faculty (Mass Media to 2 years Academic International, New 11th & 12th Std. students) Delhi

Kalindi College Guest Lecturer 2 years and 8 Academic (University of Delhi) months

(August, 2011- April, 2014)

Kalindi College Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc) 4 years and 7 Academic months (5.01.2015 – (University of Delhi) till date)

Research Interests/Specialization

Cinema Studies, Photography, Broadcast Journalism (Radio and TV)

Administrative Assignments / Contribution to corporate life

 Member in the syllabus drafting committee for Delhi School of Journalism, University of Delhi, under the guidance of Chairperson, Dr. Savita Datta.

 Drafted the Equipment List for Delhi School of Journalism, University of Delhi, under the guidance of Chairperson, Dr. Savita Datta.

 Convener for Add-On Course – 'Video Production' and drafted the syllabus for Photo Journalism and Video Production courses.

 Convener for 'Viewfinder' Photography Competition during Lehren 2019 & 2018 (Kalindi College Annual Fest)

 Convener of Radio Community & Radio Jockey Club (2016-17).

 Member of Kalindi College funded Research Project titled – “Prayas” (An initiative to Plastic Ban & Promote Pottery Heritage) of Journalism Department under Dr. Sunita (Principal Investigator). Also, Co-producing & Videography of the Documentary for the Research Project.

 Organiser for Ten Day Workshop on Media, Gender & Human Rights organised by Department of Journalism, Kalindi College from 14th to 23rd August, 2017.

 Co-produced a documentary on FYUP at Kalindi College for University of Delhi.

 Mentored Short-Film on Anti-Ragging – 'Rubaroo' – official college entry for UGC Competition in 2017-18. Grab shot of the film also used by the University of Delhi on its Anti Ragging Poster.

 Mentored Two Student Documentaries - 'Delhi Untouched' & 'She-Heroes' – which were shortlisted for screening at Chitra Bharati Film Festival 2018, Siri Fort Auditorium, from 19th to 21st February, 2018.

 Videography and production member for Kalindi College's 'Golden Jubilee Documentary' under the guidance of Dr. Saroj Dutta.

 Member of Kalindi College's Placement Cell for academic sessions 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 (till NAAC Peer Team Visit) with the convener, Dr. Saroj Dutta.  Member for establishing the Multi-Media Lab (Journalism Lab) at Kalindi College, University of Delhi with Dr. Anju Gupta.

 Prepared and Presented Journalism Department's Report to NAAC Peer Team through Powerpoint presentation in 2016-17.

 Prepared Placement Cell Report for presentation to NAAC Peer Team under the guidance of Dr. Saroj Dutta.

 IQAC Member representative from the Department of Journalism.

 Member of CJET (Combined Journalism Entrance Test) 2012 – University of Delhi and rendered services as an evaluator, interviewer and member of admission board.

 Head Examiner & Member of the Question Paper Setting Committee and Answer script evaluation for B.A. (Hons.) Journalism Semester Exams since 2012.

 Organising member for a Conference on Social Media under the convener-ship of Dr. Anju Gupta in the academic session 2012-13.

 Organised Photography Exhibition-cum-Competition during Journalism Fest (Monochrome) 2017.

 Member for organising/conducting two National Seminars by Department of Journalism, Kalindi College

 Member of the Editorial Team (Photography) for College Magazine (Pravah) for the academic year 2015-16

 Member of the Prospectus Committee for the academic sessions 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19.

 Editorial guidance to Journalism students for departmental newsletter and tabloid.

 Supervisory duties and guidance for production of student films (short films, music video, advertisements/ social message films)

 Guided 18 students for Research Dissertations in the final year of B.A. (H) Journalism.

 Media coverage (Video & Photography) for all college events and Antardhvani (University Fest).

 Supervisory duties for producing programmes for DUCR FM Radio.

 Taught English Communication Skills to the first batch of B.Voc. Printing Technology students at Kalindi College in academic session 2016-17.

Teaching Experiences (Subject/Courses taught) 1) Papers taught to B.A. (Hons.) Journalism:

1. CBCS: Introduction to Broadcast Media (CBCS), Introduction to Film Studies (CBCS), Photography (CBCS), Development Communication (CBCS), Documentary Production (CBCS), Introduction to New Media (CBCS), Radio Production (CBCS), Introduction to Media & Communication (CBCS), Media & Cultural Studies (CBCS)

2. FYUP: Reporting and Editing for Broadcast Media, Radio and TV Production, Introduction to Cinema Studies (FYUP),

3. Old Course: Broadcast Journalism, Advanced Broadcast Journalism

2) Paper taught to B.Voc. Printing Technology: a) English Communication Skills

Research Guidance

Research guidance to Eighteen B.A. (H) Journalism III year students for their Research Dissertations.

(07 students in 2011-12 ; 05 students in 2012-13 and 06 students in 2016-17).

Publication (Peer Reviewed/Indexed Journals)

Year of Title Journal (Name of the Co-Author Publication journal. Vol Issue ISSN)

2019 Journalism: A paradigm shift from Chapter in Book titled: Nil Globalisation to Glocalization "Glocalization and Federal Governance in : Understanding the emerging issues"

(Conference Proceeding in 2019),

Published by Bloomsbury

Publishing (India).

ISBN: 978-93-89000-42- 9.

Nil 2018-19 Cinema as a tool of Development, Chapter in Book titled: Activism and Social Change : “Communication for Focusing on the Popular Hindi Cinema Development” of 1960s & 1970s (Proceedings of 2nd National Media Conclave, 2018),

Published by Institute of Media Studies (Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha).

ISBN: 978-93-5321-913-0 Nil 2015-16 Representation of Women in BRUNCH Kalindi College, Yearly magazine: A study on gender politics Academic Peer and marginalizing women in Reviewed Research patriarchal society. Journal, Vol. XV, ISSN: 2348-9014. Nil 2016-17 Cinema and Gandhi: Analysing the Kalindi College, Yearly correlation Academic Peer Reviewed Research Journal, Vol. XVI, ISSN: 2348-9014. Nil 2016 Column in the Issue on 'University Careers360; June 2016, Admissions 2016' Vol. VIII; Issue- 6; RNI: DELENG/2009/27635; pp. 71. Nil 2017 Cinema: Gandhian Thought, The Criterion (UGC Nehruvian Vision and Proletariat Approved International Dream Peer Reviewed Research Journal), Vol. 8, Issue-II, ISSN: 0976-8165.

Nil 2017 Media and Terrorism: A Journalism of NAM Today (UGC Conflict Approved International Peer Reviewed Research Journal), Vol.: LVXVII, May 2017, ISSN: 2347- 3193. Nil 2017 Citizen Journalists: Voice to the BEST: IJHAMS Voiceless (International Peer Reviewed Research Journal), Vol. 5, Issue – 5, May 2017, ISSN: 2454- 4728. Nil 2017 Newspaper Article titled: “Nyaye ki Jagrukta Mail, 12 - 18 pukaar” June, 2017; RNI No.: UPHIN/2014/57183; pp. 02. Nil 2017 Newspaper Article titled: “T.V.: Jagrukta Mail, 19 - 26 Soochna Veh Manoranjan se pare ek June, 2017; RNI No.: madhyam” UPHIN/2014/57183; pp. 02. Seminar/Workshop/Conferences Presentation/Organisation

1. Presented paper at National Conference on 'Print Media and Women' conducted by (University of Delhi) in collaboration with IAMC (Indian Association of Mass Communication) on 12th August, 2015.

2. Presented paper at National Conference on 'Rural Transformation in India: Challenges, Opportunities & Strategies' conducted by IMSAR, MDU (Rohtak) sponsored by ICSSR on 17th October, 2015.

3. Presented paper at National Seminar on 'Media, State and the Marginalised: Tackling Challenges' conducted by Department of Journalism, Kalindi College (University of Delhi) sponsored by UGC on 17th and 18th March, 2016.

4. Presented paper at National Seminar on 'Media: Language and Sensibility' conducted by AIJHM College, Rohtak (MDU) sponsored by ICSSR on 10th and 11th November, 2016.

5. Presented paper at Two Day International Seminar on 'Glocalization and Federal Governance in India: Understanding the Emerging Issues' conducted by Department of Political Science, Kalindi College (University of Delhi) sponsored by ICSSR on 19th and 20th January, 2017.

6. Presented paper at Two Day International Conference on 'Spatial Decision Support Systems for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals' conducted by Kalindi College (University of Delhi) and sponsored by DST & Ministry of Earth Sciences on 1st and 2nd February, 2017.

7. Presented paper at Two Day National Seminar on 'Women's Rights and Responsibilities in Progressive India: A Discourse' conducted by Department of Journalism, Kalindi College (University of Delhi) and sponsored by All India Journalist Welfare Association on 23rd and 24th March, 2017.

8. Presented paper at Two Day National Seminar on 'Dr. Ambedkar on Women's Rights in India: Issues & Prospects' conducted by Dr. Ambedkar Study Centre (Kalindi College) & IIPA on 6th – 7th December, 2017.

9. Presented paper at Two Day National Seminar on 'Human Rights of the Marginalized: Hands Together towards protection' conducted by Department of Journalism (Kalindi College) on 9th – 10th October, 2018.

10.Participated and Presented Research Paper at Three day 2nd National Media Conclave 2018 on 'Communication for Development' organised by Institute of Media Studies, Utkal University & I&PR Dept., Govt. of Odisha in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 21st – 23rd November, 2018.

11.Attended Faculty Development Programme on 'Legislative Practices and Procedures' organised by Department of Political Science and IQAC, Kalindi College in association with Department of Political Science, University of Delhi on 6th April, 2017.

12.Participated in Chitra Bharati Film Festival 2018 at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi from 19th to 21st February, 2018 organised by Bharatiya Chitra Sadhna, G.K.- I, New Delhi.

13.Participated in an Eight Days Workshop titled 'Exposure to Electronic Media' organised by Department of Film & TV Studies of Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan.

Awards & Distinctions

Certificate Awarded on 15/12/2010 by Lt Col Yash Saxena (Contingent Cdr, NCC DTE, NER) for Performing duties as an ‘Advisor to NCC Republic Day Camp 2011 of the North East Region’

Duties: Advising & Training the NER Team in the National Integration Awareness Presentation showcasing NE India in Republic Day Parade Celebrations in New Delhi.

Public Service/ University Service/ Consulting Activity

Provide consultation, guidance and support each year to the students aspiring to secure admission in premier institutes for Film Production, Cinema Studies, Photography/ Photo Journalism, Journalism and Mass Communication. (For entrance and interview of FTII, SRFTI, JNU, JMI, IIMC, Hyderabad University, Mumbai University, GGSIPU and other reputed institutes of higher education.) Professional Societies Memberships

None

Projects (Major Grants / Collaborations)

Code Department Project Title Allocated/ PIs

Sanctioned Amount for Project

39/2018 Journalism Cinematic Representation 10,000/- Dr. Rini Pundir, & History of Women in Popular Period Films of Bollywood Mr. Ezra John, Ms. Richa Mani.

12/2018 Journalism Empowering Women in 30,000/- Dr. Sunita, Delhi/Urban Slums through digital literacy Mr. Ezra John, Ms. Manisha,

Ms. Mamta

-- Journalism Prayas - Promoting -- Dr. Sunita (PI), Pottery Culture Mr. Ezra John (Investigator),

Ms. Manisha (Investigator),

Ms. Mamta (Investigator).

Other Details Technical Skills:

 Operation of Film Cameras (SR III, SR II, Arriflex BL-16, Bolex) with 16mm film format

 Operation of Video Cameras (Sony HDW-650P, Z5, Z1, PD 170 & 150)

 Television Studio working in PCR and Performing Area (Vision Mixer, VTR, Sound Channel Mixer, Studio Lighting, Studio Camera Handling, Set Design and Floor Managing)

 Still Photography on DSLR and SLR (35mm analogue film) with B/W, Colour and Colour positive slide film.

 Lighting for both Indoor and Outdoor shoots.

 Sound recording on Nagra 4.2 analogue recorder, DAT recorder and Marantz Professional Recorder.

 Operation of audio console in Radio Studio.

 Film & Video Editing on Avid Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier digital softwares and Steenbeck analogue editing machine.

 Audio Editing on Steinberg's Nuendo 7 and Sony's Sound Forge 10 & Acid Pro 7.