I am Rizwan Shaikh, a seasoned Content Lead and Brand & Content Strategist with over 14 years of experience working with leading global brands such as GQ Magazine, Sony Music, and Par Marketing. I excel in creating high-impact brand identities and orchestrating 360-degree content campaigns that significantly boost engagement, organic traffic, and lead generation, utilizing tools like SEMRush and WordPress to optimize content performance. I am passionate about aligning compelling brand storytelling with data-driven SEO strategies to deliver measurable business outcomes. Leading cross-functional teams and collaborating closely with clients to tailor content strategies that achieve sustained ROI reflects my core strength. Outside of content, I am also an accomplished music producer with over 88 million streams on major platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, blending creativity with strategy seamlessly.

Rizwan Shaikh

I am Rizwan Shaikh, a seasoned Content Lead and Brand & Content Strategist with over 14 years of experience working with leading global brands such as GQ Magazine, Sony Music, and Par Marketing. I excel in creating high-impact brand identities and orchestrating 360-degree content campaigns that significantly boost engagement, organic traffic, and lead generation, utilizing tools like SEMRush and WordPress to optimize content performance. I am passionate about aligning compelling brand storytelling with data-driven SEO strategies to deliver measurable business outcomes. Leading cross-functional teams and collaborating closely with clients to tailor content strategies that achieve sustained ROI reflects my core strength. Outside of content, I am also an accomplished music producer with over 88 million streams on major platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, blending creativity with strategy seamlessly.

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I am Rizwan Shaikh, a seasoned Content Lead and Brand & Content Strategist with over 14 years of experience working with leading global brands such as GQ Magazine, Sony Music, and Par Marketing. I excel in creating high-impact brand identities and orchestrating 360-degree content campaigns that significantly boost engagement, organic traffic, and lead generation, utilizing tools like SEMRush and WordPress to optimize content performance.

I am passionate about aligning compelling brand storytelling with data-driven SEO strategies to deliver measurable business outcomes. Leading cross-functional teams and collaborating closely with clients to tailor content strategies that achieve sustained ROI reflects my core strength. Outside of content, I am also an accomplished music producer with over 88 million streams on major platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, blending creativity with strategy seamlessly.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Content & SEO at Par Marketing
June 1, 2024 - Present
Spearheaded end-to-end brand and content strategy for diverse clients, improving brand recall by 30% and content-driven conversions by 25%. Designed and implemented 360-degree campaigns across digital, social, and traditional channels, boosting organic traffic by 40% and securing top 3 search rankings. Led content workflow and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, consistent brand narratives and messaging frameworks. Collaborated with clients directly to align content solutions with business objectives delivering significant ROI.
Content Lead at GQ Magazine
June 1, 2024 - August 16, 2025
Led a 12-member content team to transform editorial strategy, increasing engagement by 35% and newsletter subscriptions by 40% year-over-year. Launched multimedia and AI-powered personalization strategies enhancing user retention by 25% and ad revenue by over $150K. Revitalized TikTok presence growing followers from 50K to 250K and securing branded partnerships. Managed cost reductions by 22% through vendor renegotiations and tool development, reinvesting savings into impactful video projects and luxury brand sponsored contents achieving a 95% client renewal rate.
Senior Copywriter at Paradigm Talent Management
December 31, 2021 - August 16, 2025
Created compelling ad copies and revamped email marketing strategies, increasing digital campaign conversions by 10% and reducing bounce rates by 20%. Enhanced email open rates by 15% and click-through rates by 12% for premium clients.
Senior Copywriter at Salford & Co. Ad Agency
March 1, 2011 - February 28, 2015
Produced engaging web content that increased average time-on-page by 10%, improved social media shares by 15%, and boosted keyword rankings by 5 positions through effective SEO tactics.

Education

MBA at South London College
April 10, 2010 - February 10, 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at South London College, UK
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025

Qualifications

SEO Copywriting Certification | HubSpot Academy
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025
Content Marketing Certification | SEMRush
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Other, Professional Services