He later completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in journalism and mass communication at Kerala Media Academy, Kochi.
[3] In 1995, Shaiju started working as a journalist at Mathrubhumi in Kochi, specializing in cricket and football, and later became a senior sub-editor.
[8] Ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Star Network decided to include Malayalam commentary and Shaiju was engaged as the leading commentator.
[11] During the tournament, Shaiju's commentary of Cristiano Ronaldo’s 87th-minute free-kick goal against Spain captured the attention of football fans across the globe and became viral on social media.
[15] In December 2020, he recreated the commentary for Diego Maradona's 'Goal of the Century' in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Malayalam by the request of Victor Hugo Morales, and had aired in Argentina through Radio AM 750.
[21]Shaiju is married to Asha and the couple lives in Kaloor, Kochi, with their children Abhinov and Adhinov.