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Bharathan Umapathy

Senior Journalist
Chennai,Tamil Nadu

Summary

Story-driven Journalist adept at developing articles and investigating issues with tenacious and unwavering dedication. Offering 10+ years of experience in print and online media. Well versed in viral trends and breaking news response with proven success leveraging social media platforms to increase engagement.

Work History

Senior Journalist

www.imaws.org
Chennai, India
01.2025 - Current
  • Optimized workflow processes within the newsroom to improve efficiency while maintaining high journalistic standards.
  • Established a reputation for excellence in journalism by consistently meeting or surpassing performance metrics set by management.

Senior Journalist/News Editor

www.simpli-city.in
Chennai, Tamilnadu
02.2018 - 12.2024
  • Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Performed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.

Senior Reporter

Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd
Chennai, Tamilnadu
08.2010 - 02.2018
  • Reviewed, edited and headlined work of less experienced reporters.
  • Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
  • Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Performed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
  • Managed all aspects of content production for digital properties.

Senior Reporter/News Sub Editor

The New Indian Express
Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu
06.2002 - 08.2010
  • Created articles on wide range of topics such as politics], civic affairs and crime
  • Researched and produced daily news reports.
  • Interviewed guests on specific topics.
  • Maintained current understanding of events from local level up to international news.
  • Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
  • Responded to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency, at any hour.

Content Writer

www.india4u.com
Chennai, India
06.2000 - 01.2005
  • Crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.

Reporter

Evening Madras
Chennai
07.1995 - 02.2000

Reporter

Coromandel Star
Chennai
11.1990 - 09.1994

Education

Master of Arts - English Language and Literature

St. Joseph’s College
Tiruchirappalli

Post-graduate Diploma - Journalism and Mass communication

Madras Christian College
Tambaram, Chennai

Associate of Arts - English Literature

National College
Tiruchirappalli, India

Certification

EF- SET (C1 Advanced)

Skills

Breaking News-Reporting

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Timeline

Senior Journalist

www.imaws.org
01.2025 - Current

EF- SET (C1 Advanced)

03-2024

Senior Journalist/News Editor

www.simpli-city.in
02.2018 - 12.2024

Senior Reporter

Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd
08.2010 - 02.2018

Senior Reporter/News Sub Editor

The New Indian Express
06.2002 - 08.2010

Content Writer

www.india4u.com
06.2000 - 01.2005

Reporter

Evening Madras
07.1995 - 02.2000

Reporter

Coromandel Star
11.1990 - 09.1994

Master of Arts - English Language and Literature

St. Joseph’s College

Post-graduate Diploma - Journalism and Mass communication

Madras Christian College

Associate of Arts - English Literature

National College

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