Shivam Sehgal

Transforming Stories into Visual Experiences | From Sydney's Creative Scene to Universal Studios Brisbane

Award-winning content creator specializing in documentary filmmaking, multi-genre photography, and impactful digital storytelling

Let's Create Together

About Me

A Journey of Impact & Innovation

I'm a passionate visual storyteller based in Sydney, Australia, with a proven track record of creating content that drives real results. My journey has been defined by meaningful freelance work with NGOs and organizations where I've made tangible impact.

📽️ Major Documentary Project: Created and directed a documentary for Turbans for Australia in Clyde, NSW, as my Journalism Major Project at UTS. This documentary captured the essence of Sikh culture and community integration in Australia, showcasing powerful personal narratives and cultural heritage.

8-Month NGO Freelance Journey: Worked extensively with The Indian Habitat Centre, providing comprehensive photography and videography services for NGOs including MaPaani Organization and Laadli Foundation. Over these 8 months, I:

  • Boosted online visibility by 40% through strategic visual content
  • Increased website traffic by 20% with SEO-optimized imagery
  • Enhanced social media engagement by 35% for foundation initiatives
  • Reduced website bounce rates by 30% through compelling visual storytelling
  • Elevated donor engagement and fundraising success through emotional documentary content

🌟 Times of India Achievement: During my tenure at Times of India (TIL), I was the only person in my batch who worked across two departments—Health and Travel. I pioneered the creation of Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMPs), optimizing articles for mobile-first audiences, which increased mobile readership by 35% and gave me deep insights into building strong social media presence and digital engagement strategies.

With a Master's in Advanced Journalism from UTS and years of hands-on experience across documentary filmmaking, editorial work, and NGO storytelling, I bring comprehensive expertise in visual narratives that connect, inspire, and drive action.

8
Months NGO Freelance Work
40%
Online Visibility Boost
2
Departments at Times of India
35%
Mobile Readership Increase

Featured Work

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Turbans for Australia Documentary

Major Journalism Project | Clyde, NSW: Comprehensive documentary capturing Sikh culture, community stories, and cultural integration in Australia. Showcased powerful personal narratives and heritage preservation.

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NGO Visual Storytelling (8 Months)

Freelance Work: Led photography and video projects for MaPaani & Laadli Foundation. Achieved 40% visibility boost, 35% social media growth, and 20% website traffic increase through impactful visual content.

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AMP Innovation at Times of India

Dual Department Role: Only batch member working in Health & Travel departments. Pioneered Accelerated Mobile Pages creation, boosting mobile readership by 35% and establishing strong social media presence strategies.

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E-Commerce Product Photography

Archies Limited - KYOR: High-end product photography resulting in 40% improvement in online engagement and increased conversion rates through strategic visual presentation.

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Editorial Content Creation

Published health and travel stories at Times of India with comprehensive photo journalism, reaching millions of readers and setting new standards for mobile-optimized content.

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Marketing & Brand Storytelling

Created strategic visual content for Immigo Consulting, increasing social media engagement by 20% and generating 15% higher lead conversions through compelling narratives.

Skills & Expertise

🎬 Documentary & Filmmaking

Documentary Production 95%
Visual Storytelling 93%
Short Film Production 90%

📸 Photography

NGO/Impact Photography 95%
Product Photography 92%
Editorial Photography 90%

🎬 Post-Production

Adobe Premiere Pro 92%
Adobe Photoshop 90%
DaVinci Resolve 85%

📱 Digital Strategy

AMP Development 93%
Social Media Strategy 88%
SEO Optimization 87%

My Vision: Universal Studios Brisbane

My journey as a content creator—from documenting Sikh culture in Australia to boosting NGO impact by 40%, from innovating mobile content at Times of India to creating compelling brand narratives—has been building toward one goal: contributing to world-class entertainment at Universal Studios Brisbane.

I envision bringing my documentary filmmaking expertise, multi-genre photography skills, and proven ability to increase engagement and visibility to create behind-the-scenes content, marketing campaigns, promotional videos, and immersive visual experiences that captivate millions of visitors.

From impactful freelance storytelling to global entertainment magic—I'm ready to make the leap to Universal Studios Brisbane.

Professional Journey

Feb 2023 – Dec 2025

Major Project: Turbans for Australia Documentary

University of Technology Sydney | Clyde, NSW

Journalism major project: Comprehensive documentary on Sikh culture and community integration in Australia, featuring personal narratives, cultural heritage, and social impact stories.

Mar 2025 – Present

Guest Service Agent

Rydges Bankstown – EVT Hotels | Bankstown, NSW

Managing front office operations while contributing to 12% increase in guest satisfaction. Coordinated major events including Sikh Games 2025.

Aug 2024 – Feb 2025

Sales and Marketing Officer

Immigo Consulting Pty Ltd | Parramatta, NSW

Led digital marketing initiatives, increasing social media engagement by 20% and achieving 15% increase in lead conversions through strategic content creation.

May 2022 – Jun 2022

Writer, Editor and Publisher

Times of India - TIL | Noida, India

Only batch member working in 2 departments (Health & Travel). Pioneered AMP creation, increasing mobile readership by 35% and establishing innovative social media presence strategies. Reduced content errors by 25%.

Aug 2021 – March 2022 (8 Months)

Photographer and Videographer (Freelance)

The Indian Habitat Centre | Delhi, India

8-month freelance engagement: Led comprehensive photography and video projects for MaPaani Organization and Laadli Foundation. Achieved 40% increase in online visibility, 35% social media engagement growth, 20% website traffic boost, and 30% reduction in bounce rates through impactful visual storytelling.

Aug 2022 – Dec 2022

Senior Content Creator

Archies Limited - KYOR | Delhi, India

Optimized product photography for e-commerce, achieving 40% improvement in online engagement and increased conversion rates through strategic visual content.

Let's Connect

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Email

sehgalshivam51@gmail.com
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Phone

+61 451 707 113
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LinkedIn

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Location

Sydney, Australia
(Open to relocation)

Education

M.A. Advanced Journalism - University of Technology Sydney (2023-2025)

P.G.D. Digital Journalism - Bennett University (2021-2022)

B.A. Journalism & Mass Communication - Galgotias University (2018-2021)