Zainab is a self-driven and dedicated student pursuing a Master of Arts in Mass Communication at the AJ Kidwai Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia. Previously, she pursued a Bachelor of Arts (H) in English Literature with a Minor in Political Science at Jesus & Mary College, University of Delhi.

Passionate about the intersection of film, media, literature, politics, and culture, she brings creativity and sincerity towards the work she is committed to. Most recently, she has assisted Sagari Chhabra, an independent filmmaker and Founder Director of Hamaara Itihaas Archives of Freedom Fighters, an archive celebrating the unsung women freedom fighters of India. She worked as a Research Intern, documenting, translating, transcribing, and researching 25 years of primary audiovisual data.

Professionally, she has interned with Outlook Publishing India, the Association for the Protection of Civil Rights, The Wire, Maktoob Media, Feminism in India, and the Led By Foundation. Her work blends storytelling, journalism, and creativity.

As an avid reader and a growing cinephile, with interests in reporting, editorial, communications, management, documentary filmmaking, and production, she is open to freelance, internship, and part-time opportunities with various media organisations