Babua Biswas
Freelancer
New Delhi
Summary
Results-focused News Editor with 14 years of experience and expertise in coordinating, assembling, producing and publishing tailored content. Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving abilities with forward-thinking approach. Track record of obtaining coveted interviews and capturing breaking new stories.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Editor-in-Chief
Transfermarkt GmbH & Co. KG
Hamburg
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Wrote & Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
- Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
- Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.
- Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
- Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.
- Solicited and encouraged public reviews and commentaries on trending topics and subjects of topical interest.
- Liaised with Managing Editor to supervise daily operations and set production and performance goals.
Head Creative Director
IndiGenius Sports Management
New Delhi
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
- Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
- Directed and supervised team of designers to create award-winning visual media campaigns.
- Spearheaded rebranding campaign to meet and exceed quarterly sales goals.
- Mentored and trained junior designers to help enhance skills and capabilities.
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
- Led team of designers to create comprehensive corporate identity system.
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to maintain brand consistency across campaigns.
- Implemented strategies for promoting campaigns on social media.
- Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
- Managed workloads of designers, illustrators and other team members to optimize productivity and timeliness of task completion.
- Wrote creative briefs and coached copywriters to develop compelling content.
Founder, Content Developer
FeverPitch.in
New Delhi
06.2010 - 08.2015
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Organized collected information to produce well-written articles.
- Analyzed conversion and bounce rates to measure success of content.
- Created dynamic graphics and pieces to increase website and social media traffic.
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
- Generated stories to reflect current trends and news to pull audience into website.
- Developed original content using social listening and independent sources.
Education
Masters in Journalism And Communications - Journalism And Communications
Amity School of Communications
Noida 06.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelors in Journalism And Communications - Print Journalism
George Group of Colleges
Kolkata 06.2006 - 05.2009
Skills
Content Writing & Editing
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Timeline
Editor-in-Chief
Transfermarkt GmbH & Co. KG
02.2020 - 03.2023
Head Creative Director
IndiGenius Sports Management
08.2015 - 01.2020
Founder, Content Developer
FeverPitch.in
06.2010 - 08.2015
Masters in Journalism And Communications - Journalism And Communications
Amity School of Communications
06.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelors in Journalism And Communications - Print Journalism
George Group of Colleges
06.2006 - 05.2009
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