Summary

Sarosh Altaf Rao is a Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, School of Social Sciences and Humanities (S3H), at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan. His teaching and academic interests include sports journalism, professional wrestling storytelling, media narratives, and communication skills. Sarosh holds a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Digital Media and Communications (with Advanced Practice) from Teesside University in the United Kingdom. During his postgraduate studies, he gained experience in communications and interviewing while working with multidisciplinary teams. Sarosh has worked in various professional roles in Pakistan and the United Kingdom across education, digital media, and public service. He also served as a Civil Servant as a Case Manager at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), UK Government. Alongside his academic work, Sarosh has a strong interest in broadcasting, presenting, and live commentary, particularly in sports media and entertainment. He is also known for his interest in cricket and professional wrestling performance styles, including promo cutting and storytelling within wrestling narratives. His research explores how digital storytelling and media narratives shape audience engagement in sports entertainment.

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