Aamir Khan
New Delhi
Summary
A media professional with 13 years of experience, possessing a rich network of sources across cities and a proven track record of creating compelling narratives across domains and complex subjects through effective communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Editor (Legal)
Bar and Bench
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest for explainers and long-form articles.
- Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
- Utilized SEO techniques to optimize content for search engine rankings.
Principal Correspondent
The Times of India
11.2016 - 07.2021
- Delivered content to a broad audience by simplifying complex legal information.
- Reported on legal affairs with reliable interpretations of events and legal knowledge.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Covered special events and breaking news with an eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
- Reported from field locations and wrote stories under tight deadlines.
Senior Correspondent
The Indian Express
11.2013 - 11.2016
- Reported from courts in Mumbai and New Delhi to gather information and report on legal affairs.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Build relationships with sources in the legal field and contacts to gain additional information.
- Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
Senior Sub-Editor/Reporter
The Asian Age
07.2012 - 11.2013
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
- Wrote and created content on legal issues from Bombay High Court.
Trainee Correspondent
The Times of India
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Reported on hyper-local news with reliable interpretations of events and topics such as education, real estate, power, defense, environment and transport.
- Covered special events and breaking news with an eye for detail.
- Coordinated with photographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
- Covered press conferences and other events for important information and quotes for stories.
Trainee Journalist
Deccan Herald
06.2011 - 11.2011
- Worked with editors and other staffers to refine story angles and content.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Drafted news headlines for broadcasting to capture readers with clear and condensed writing.
Education
LLB - Law
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
Meerut12.2021
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism (New Media)
Asian College of Journalism
Chennai05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences, Chemistry
Christ College
Bengaluru10.2009
Skills
- Content Editing
- Strategic content planning
- Story pitching
- Community Relations
- Copy Editing
- Event coverage
- Proofreading
- Source interviewing
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Associate Editor (Legal)
Bar and Bench
07.2021 - 05.2024
Principal Correspondent
The Times of India
11.2016 - 07.2021
Senior Correspondent
The Indian Express
11.2013 - 11.2016
Senior Sub-Editor/Reporter
The Asian Age
07.2012 - 11.2013
Trainee Correspondent
The Times of India
02.2012 - 06.2012
Trainee Journalist
Deccan Herald
06.2011 - 11.2011
LLB - Law
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
Post Graduate Diploma - Journalism (New Media)
Asian College of Journalism
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences, Chemistry
Christ College
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