A.K Shiburaj began his journalism career in 2000 with the publication of Samvadam magazine from Kozhikode. He later worked as a teacher on the Maldives island and engaged in social work across North Indian states. He practiced organic farming for a time and served as the Assistant Editor of Keralayam Magazine (Web). He is now a freelance journalist and an advocate for civil society and social movements. He is a recipient of the Maja Koene Social Journalist Award in 2025.