Anjana Sasi
Palathingal, Mankave, Kozhikode, Kerala
Summary
Dynamic Senior Journalist with 23+ years in leading dailies, including Mathrubhumi. Expert in multimedia content creation, investigative reporting, and sports journalism, with proven success as editor in charge of Kerala’s only dedicated sports magazine. A strong team leader and mentor, recognised for producing impactful, high quality journalism that informs and engages diverse audiences.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Journalist
Freelance
Kozhikode
10.2024 - Current
- Wrote and edited articles for online publications and blogs.
- Created multimedia content such as videos, podcasts and interactive graphics.
- Researched, wrote, edited and published daily news stories.
- Interviewed high-profile sources to gain in-depth insight into news topics.
- Maintained relationships with key contacts in the industry.
- Organized interviews with experts in the field for feature articles.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote content and engage with followers.
- Wrote factually correct, concise, and engaging news stories within tight deadlines.
- Photographed or videotaped news events to provide visual coverage.
News Sub Editor
Mathrubhumi
Kozhikode
09.2007 - 10.2024
- Edited news articles for clarity and accuracy before publication.
- Collaborated with reporters to refine story angles and ensure factual reporting.
- Managed deadlines by prioritizing assignments and coordinating with editorial staff.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and coverage strategies.
- Train junior journalists in writing techniques and editing processes.
- Manage the daily production schedule for the newspaper.
- Verified sources and fact-checked information to maintain journalistic integrity.
- Assisted in developing headlines that effectively captured reader attention and interest.
- Provide constructive feedback on submitted articles by staff writers.
- Coordinate freelance contributions from external writers.
- Write headlines and captions for articles as required.
- Maintain contact with staff writers regarding progress of their work.
- Attend meetings with editorial staff to discuss current projects.
- Arrange interviews with key sources to gather information for stories.
- Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules.
- Developed wide range of relationships with government agencies, business and community leaders to stay on top of breaking news.
- Managed reporters, producers, and other team members to put out show.
- Uploaded digital images for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
- Verified facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources.
- Wrote stories, articles, or newsletters for publication.
Senior Sub-Editor
Varthamanam Daily
Kozhikode
09.2003 - 09.2007
- Edited articles for clarity, style, and adherence to publication standards.
- Coordinated with writers to ensure timely submission of content for publication.
- Reviewed layout and design elements to enhance visual appeal of articles.
- Mentored junior editors on best practices and editorial guidelines.
Content Writer
Hibiscus Designs
Thriuvananthapuram
08.2002 - 09.2003
- Crafted engaging blog posts on industry trends and company updates.
- Researched and developed content for various digital platforms.
- Collaborated with marketing team to align content strategies with brand goals.
Education
MCJ - Master of Communication And Journalism - JournLism
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam 09.2000 - 05.2002
Skills
- Co ordination capacity
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Networking
- Multimedia content creation
- News/ feature writing
- Investigative reporting
- Fact-checking
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
- Proven ability to develop engaging narratives focused on human experiences, with specialisations in sports and gender issues.
- Expertise in multimedia content creation, editing, and optimization for diverse social media platforms.
- Strong background in news reporting, feature writing, interviewing, and investigative journalism.
- Experience leading and mentoring editorial teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Served as Team Leader and Desk Chief at Mathrubhumi’s online news platform.
Affiliations
- Recipient of multiple awards in journalism, including the prestigious Kerala State Media Award.
- Selected for training with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) under the WINS programme to develop international sports content.
- Invited as a judge for Mrs. Kerala pageant, recognizing leadership and credibility in the field.
- Contributed as a lyricist for a Malayalam music album.
- Exhibited photographs in curated shows, highlighting talent in photojournalism and visual storytelling.
- Author of four books
Timeline
Senior Journalist
Freelance
10.2024 - Current
News Sub Editor
Mathrubhumi
09.2007 - 10.2024
Senior Sub-Editor
Varthamanam Daily
09.2003 - 09.2007
Content Writer
Hibiscus Designs
08.2002 - 09.2003
MCJ - Master of Communication And Journalism - JournLism
Mahatma Gandhi University
09.2000 - 05.2002